Sewing & Quilting
20 toy sewing patterns for babies and children
Making toys for kids is possibly the most fun we can have with our sewing machines... or at least the cutest fun! Read on and discover the cutest toy sewing patterns on the internet.
Get stitching with our favourite Sewing Bee patterns
Spotted a pattern on the Great British Sewing Bee that you’d love to make? Check out our Sewing Bee patterns to have a go at making the projects at home!
The Great British Sewing Bee 2025: Catch up with episode one right here!
The Great British Sewing Bee 2025 is coming soon! Discover all the latest news about the series, when it's on, and where to watch.
DMC Vintage Wooden Chest thread storage review
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.
Get the NEW Great British Sewing Bee book worth £17.99 when you subscribe to Simply Sewing magazine
Get the official Great British Sewing Bee 2025 book when you start your Simply Sewing magazine subscription! Offer strictly limited - join our friendly sewing community today and start your sewing journey.
What's new?
Meet the Sewing Bee's Patrick Grant 2025!
Patrick Grant is one of the original Sewing Bee judges and has been on the show since it first launched in 2013! Find out more about Patrick's background and his thoughts on the latest series of the show.
‘I couldn’t tell who would be there in the final’: Esme Young's behind-the-scenes gossip about the new series of the Sewing Bee
We caught up with The Great British Sewing Bee’s legendary judge Esme Young to find out all the gossip from this year's show.
Introducing the 2025 Contestants of The Great British Sewing Bee!
Meet the 12 talented contestants competing in the brand-new series of The Great British Sewing Bee!
Catch up with Great British Sewing Bee presenter Sara Pascoe
Get to know the Sewing Bee's latest host! We spoke to comedian Sara Pascoe to get all of the behind-the-scenes gossip about our fave show.
Sara Pascoe reveals why Sewing Bee 2025 is her favourite series yet
Back for Sewing Bee 2025, Sara Pascoe gives us a sneak peek at what to expect from the new series.
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.
14 of the best Hexagon Quilt Patterns
We're crushing hard on hexie quilts, so we've rounded up this quilt gallery of some of our favourite hexagon quilt patterns to inspire you!
Quilt our 8 free foundation paper piecing patterns
Lynne Goldsworthy has designed eight free foundation paper piecing patterns for you to quilt! Download her intricate circle and star block templates below...
Quilting for beginners: your go-to guide!
Get ready to make your first quilt – no previous sewing skills needed! Learn the ropes with our beginners guide to quilting and you'll be hooked in no time.
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.
The best wedding dress patterns for 2025
There’s nothing quite as special as sewing your own wedding dress, and we’re here to help you find the perfect pattern.
Clothing care tips for longer lasting fabrics
Keep your new clothes looking their best with these clothing care tips and discover sustainable repairs and upcycling techniques to keep worn-out items going for even longer!
Simply Sewing Magazine - out now!
Take a look behind the cover of the latest issue, order your copy and catch up on issues you might have missed.