Sewing & Quilting
Grab some fabric scraps and try a bit of festive origami with our fabulous folded fabric star ornament
Whip up Anna Alicia's folded fabric star ornament for your Christmas tree – we're here to show you how!
Add some nordic style to your noël with these 10 free Christmas gnome sewing patterns
Sew your own funny little fella with our collection of gnome sewing patterns.
DIY polkadot headband tutorial: Jump on this 2025 hair accessory trend
Make a Parisian-inspired headband in just six steps with this free headband sewing pattern.
Why we’re obsessed with the DMC vintage wooden chest for embroidery storage
Are you searching for a new thread storage solution or eager to organise your sewing room? This exquisite, collectable wooden chest from needlework experts DMC could be your answer.
Free sausage dog soft toy sewing pattern – the perfect gift for Dachshund lovers!
Make the most of your print fabric scraps and use them to bring a ditsy duo of canine softies to life with Lucy Ward's free dog sewing patterns and step-by-step guide.
What's new?
We tried and tested the BenQ e-Reading Desk Lamp review and these were the results...
We put the BenQ e-Reading Desk Lamp to the test to see if it’s the ultimate craft light. Read on to find out how it performed!
Simply Sewing patterns & templates
If you're a Simply Sewing reader, bookmark this post and use it to find links to all of our recent issues' patterns and templates for the projects inside our magazine.
Get the kids sewing with these fun & easy projects they're guaranteed to love!
Encourage children's creativity with our guide to easy sewing projects for kids and help them discover a new hobby!
Make a warm hug in blanket form with our DIY weighted blanket tutorial
Weighted blankets are the sewing project equivalent to a hug! Learn how to make a weighted blanket with our tutorial.
This striking patchwork quilt is easier to sew than it looks! Make yours and master the pinwheel block
Mix and match bold print fabrics to make an eye-catching design using Julie Rutter's classic pinwheel block
Quilting
Looking for free quilt patterns or patchwork projects? Our quilting section includes a range of quilts, cushions and accessories for you to make tonight. You'll find step-by-step instructions, free downloadable patterns and help & advice to help you master the basic techniques, from paper piecing to binding your quilts.
Learn how to resize a quilt block to make it work with any sized quilt
Find out how to turn standard size templates into mini marvels or super-sized squares with our free tutorial!
Master half-square triangles with our free modern mini quilt pattern
Looking for a speedy project? Try this modern mini quilt by Lou Orth.
13 easy quilting patterns for beginners – download them tonight!
Do you want to dip your toe into the world of quilting? Get started with our favourite simple quilt patterns for all abilities.
Sewing
Find your next sewing project here! Dive into this section to find easy sewing patterns for making your own clothes and accessories or home sewing and gift ideas. You'll also find guides to answer all your questions, from the basics to next-step-help and advice from our experts.
This snowman soft toy is the perfect Christmas gift for little ones!
No need to wait for a white Christmas – you can sew your own frosty friend with Jo Carter’s smiley snowman pattern. Read on for our free snowman pattern and step-by-step guide to how to make a snowman toy.
Your NYE outfit sorted: Sew a beautiful velvet evening dress
This evening dress pattern from Portia Lawrie is the very definition of glamour! Add a touch of luxe to your party wear with this project
Add some magic to your Christmas tablescape with this free starry table runner pattern!
Give your Christmas table a personal touch with this stellar Christmas table runner pattern!
