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Wow! Have we got a packed issue for you this month! Not only do we have the gorgeous Havana skirt in the Capsule Wardrobe collection, but we also have this amazing cover star summer dress. The Lucia, in size range UK 6-30 can be made in two different

Are you watching series 10 of the Great British Sewing Bee? We are loving having the sewing show back on the telly box! Have you got a favourite to win, are you trying out any of the techniques or sewing the same garments? Hop on over to our latest S

The Great British Sewing Bee returns to Sunny Bank Mills in Leeds to celebrate its 10th series this year, with a dozen more stitchers competing to be named Britain’s Best Amateur Sewer. Ghosts star Kiell Smith-Bynoe – himself an alumnus of the celebr

With Season 10 of BBC One's The Great British Sewing Bee in full swing, we're delighted to be able to bring you this exclusive keepsake from the book that accompanies the series. In this preview 36-page publication we've bagged access to a digital ve

The fashion world has recently seen a resurgence in the popularity of traditional button-down pyjama sets – and we are totally here for it! There’s nothing better than relaxing at home in a comfy pair of sophisticated PJs. This co-ord set from Closet

Sew The Lucia Dress (UK sizes 6-30) in two lengths −above the knee without the gathered frill, or mid-calf length. The Lucia has a fully lined bodice with a buttoned front. Finished off with an elasticated waist to provide some stretch so you can eas

The sewing space is often credited with being a welcoming and warm space for all. It is a place to express creativity, improve mental health and find community. But it is so important that as sewists we think about how we can make this space more inc

Get your quilt on and create this absolutelystunning rainbow masterpiece designed by Paula Steele. ■ Patterned cotton quilting fabric: 1.25m each in red and orange and 1m each in yellow, green, blue, purple and pink■ Low volume cotton quilting fabric

■ A pre-ironed plain white t-shirt■ A sheet of water soluble fabric stabiliser (such as Sulky Sticky Fabri-Solvy or DMC Magic Paper)■ An extra fine water erasable pen■ 12cm embroidery hoop■ Thread - light pale yellow (745), mid beige (739), light ter

Sign up to our newsletter to download your bonus digital copy of Sewing for Kids – worth £9.99 – for free! Inside this bumper special you'll find 50 gifts, homewares and outfits to sew for your little ones! You will find all the templates you need to

By 1975, DVF was making 15,000 wrap dresses a week. The DVF wrap dress has been worn by thousands of women, and hundreds of celebrities. It was created in all types of colourful patterns and fabrics. By 1975, DVF was making 15,000 wrap dresses a week

Nothing says summer quite like a lovely cool wrap skirt! Wear it over a swimming costume or with vest tops or T-shirts for many different looks. This is the third pattern in our summer capsule wardrobe series − and can be made in two different length

■ Lightweight cotton fabric: 115cm wide x 4m■ Elastic: 1cm wide x 150cm■ Cotton tape: 2cm wide x 2m■ Basic sewing kit Step one Downoad and print your pattern from gathered.how/sewing-downloads. Cut out and stick together along the dashed lines. Step

■ Canvas bag■ Small cotton fabric pieces■ Dark brown or black stranded cotton (we used DMC 938)■ Paper-backed fusible web■ Pencil■ Tracing paper■ Fine-tip iron transfer pen or pencil■ Chenille needle■ Scissors■ Iron ■ Download the template from gathe

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■ Grey faux fur fabric 100x50cm■ Ivory faux fur fabric 55x45cm■ Beige plush fabric 26x15cm■ Black wool felt 12x8cm■ Beige wool felt 2x2cm■ Ivory wool felt 5x4cm■ White stranded cotton■ Polyester toy filling 250g■ Basic sewing kit ■ Faux fur fabric in

I taught myself to sew in my early 20s out of necessity, as I didn’t have a lot of money. My mum bought me my first machine second-hand which I still use occasionally after more than 30 years and I still try to sew as frugally and as sustainably as I

There are many tools for dressmaking. I've put an asterisk next to those that I consider to be essential; the others are nice to have, but you can add to your kit as and when you feel you need to. * Shears/dressmaking scissors are typically bigger th

From the brand new book to accompany Series 10 of the BBC One TV show The Great British Sewing Bee, we’re bringing you this exclusive PDF pattern to download and try at home. When the Simply Sewing team first received their copy of The Great British

A nod to ’90s and ’00s shapes and pop culture, these amazing trousers will make a stylish and playful addition to your wardrobe! This pattern has cargo-style pleated pockets, a fly zip front and an elasticated waist. The project is more advanced beca

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■ Pattern sheet x 2 (Tracing required)■ Instruction sheet ■ Fabric Dress A*: Main fabric: 2.8mx140cm Lining fabric: 1mx140cm Dress B: Main fabric: 2.6mx115cm or 2.3mx140cm Lining fabric: 1.2mx115cm or 1mx140cm ■ Buttons: three 25mm■ Clear elastic: 1.