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.
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.
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!
Beginner Sewing Patterns
New to sewing or looking to refresh your skills? Explore our collection of free beginner sewing patterns to help you gain confidence, from easy clothes to make to simple accessories and projects for children and home.
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.
8 easy and free dress patterns for beginners
Browse our range of stunning free dress patterns and refresh your wardrobe. Choose your favourite and get sewing!
Sew your own infinity dress – no pattern needed!
Twist it, drape it, tie it... make one infinity dress, then enjoy countless ways to wear it! Portia Lawrie shows you how to sew a convertible infinity dress
How To Sew
A complete guide to sewing for beginners
Browse our complete guide to sewing for beginners to pick up all the essential knowledge you need.
How to do Sashiko embroidery
Learn all about the history of the ancient art of Sashiko embroidery plus how to do it. Then practise your new-found skills on two free patterns with Gathered!
How to do visible mending
Master the art of visible mending with Flora Collingwood-Norris' colourful tutorial.
Sewing Patterns
Find your next me-made project to sew with our collection of sewing patterns for garments, accessories, toys and home decor.
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.
15 kids sewing patterns that you can make as a beginner
Looking for easy sewing projects for children? Discover our pick of beginner-friendly patterns perfect for making something special they'll love to wear or play with.
25+ exciting animal patterns to sew at home
We love to stitch an adorable stuffed animal! Learn how to make your own cuddly toys with our favourite animal patterns to sew