Simply Sewing is a practical magazine for makers who sew, or would like to start sewing. Its contemporary look and feel, fresh attitude and ideas, beautiful photography and inspiring projects will have you behind the sewing machine from the get-go!
WELCOME!
UPSTAIRS • From the bedroom to the bathroom via the nursery and landing, get set to show your !rst-"oor rooms some fabulous fabric love!
BOLD BOUDOIR • Add tassels, pictures and hoops for a boho bedroom makeover in eye-catching colours!
LAUNDRY BAG
LAMPSHADE
PILLOWCASE WITH TASSELS
FABRIC-MOUNTED PICTURE FRAMES
FRESH LOOKS • For the bedroom, bathroom and landing, these projects will co-ordinate your first floor!
FABRIC BOXES
TISSUE BOX COVER
PATCHWORK TOWEL
TOILET ROLL HOLDER
Appliqué towel and bolster
BENCH CUSHION
BANNER
COSY COVER-UP • Winter’s a long way off, but every home needs a hot water bottle cover! By Jennie Jones.
PRETTY IN PINK • Soft pastel pinks and greys create a cool, calming bedroom – the perfect place to relax!
BED RUNNER
CLOUD CUSHIONS
BEAN BAG
COVERED NOTEBOOKS
STORAGE TRAYS
COAT HANGERS
THE Essential STITCHING AND SEWING GUIDE! • Everything you need to kick start your home sewing projects!
TIME TO PLAY • Stitch tactile toys for a child’s room to spark their imagination and invigorate indoor play.
GEOMETRIC BUNTING
KITE HEIGHT CHART
PLAYMAT
JIGSAW CUSHIONS
STACKING RINGS
STOOL COVERS
DOWNSTAIRS
KITCHEN BRIGHTS • The kitchen is the heart of the home, so treat yours to a fresh look with colourful accessories.
POT HOLDERS
OVEN GLOVES
APRON
CARRIER BAG TIDY
TEA COSY
TEA TOWEL
CREATIVE COASTERS • Combine weaving and hand sewing to make Diana Stainton’s cute hot air balloon coasters.
THE PERFECT SETTING • Smart table linen adds to any occasion, but if you’re not sure your budget will stretch to buying some then don’t worry – it’s so easy to make your own!
ZIGZAG NAPKIN
FRAYED NAPKIN
HEMSTITCH NAPKIN
BASKET LINER
TABLE MAT
CHAIR COVER
TABLE RUNNER
DECOR FOR DOORS • Give your doors some fabric love with this muffler, door stop and draught excluder set by Dawn Worthington.
CREATIVE SPACES • Be inspired to brighten up the areas of your home where you're most creative: the sewing room, home office and garden!
FABRIC COVER-UPS • Brilliant ways to spruce up your sewing room, using beautiful fabrics and practical ideas.
SEWING MACHINE COVER
FABRIC LETTERS
CABLE TIDY
BOARD TIDY
BOARD COVER
SEWING PINAFORE
PERFECT POCKETS • Have a wardrobe clear-out and make Jessica Entwistle’s upcycled denim organiser – it’ll be great for storing all your sewing bits and bobs.
WORK IT! • Stitch co-ordinated desk accessories and storage ideas to create a workspace that inspires you.
BACKPACK
MAGAZINE FILES
RING BINDER COVER
DESK TIDY
SLOGAN BANNER
OFFICE ORGANISER
LOOK SHARP! • Keep your sewing scissors safely tucked away in Jennie Jones’ padded floral case. It’s a snip to make!
DECKCHAIR STRIPES • In the garden or on the beach, deckchair stripes are the way to go for your al fresco accessories!
GARDEN CUSHION
WINDBREAK
PICNIC THROW
DUFFEL BAG
DECKCHAIR SLING AND CUSHION
THE GUIDE KNOW HOW • Let us walk you through your sewing kit essentials and explain some terms and techniques
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