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.
Rather be stylish than scary? Try something different with these 15 women's Halloween costumes
Stand out from the conventional costumes with these women's Halloween fancy dress ideas.
15 creative ideas for couples Halloween costumes
Explore these fun couples Halloween costume ideas and find the perfect theme for you and your loved one.
15 fun and cheap Halloween costumes that won't break the bank
Take a look at our ideas for cheap Halloween costumes for adults and make some scarily good savings this October!
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.
25 Fat quarter projects to make tonight
Looking for ways to use up your favourite fat quarter fabrics? Try these fun fat quarter project ideas that only need one or two fat quarters to sew.
What's new?
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.
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: Creativity and colour on display in Art Week!
The Great British Sewing Bee 2025 is back! Discover all the latest news about the series, when it's on, and where to watch.
What's the hardest thing to sew? Projects seasoned sewists need to try
Challenge yourself and grow your skills with these five sewing projects.
What can I sew in 30 minutes? 5 beginner projects to make tonight
Find your next quick sewing project with our 30 minute makes.
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.
How to build a capsule wardrobe with Simply Sewing
Create and sew your own capsule wardrobe that all mix-and-match together, so you can easily create many different combos and outfits.
10 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!
How To Sew
How to read sewing patterns for beginners
From choosing your size to picking the right cutting layout, learn how to read a sewing pattern with our beginner-friendly guide.
How to use a sewing pattern
So you're new to dressmaking and you've treated yourself to your first ever sewing pattern! Now what do you do with it? Read on to find out
A complete guide to sewing for beginners
Browse our complete guide to sewing for beginners to pick up all the essential knowledge you need.
Sewing Patterns
Find your next me-made project to sew with our collection of sewing patterns for garments, accessories, toys and home decor.
How to sew a circle cape: free pattern
Stitch up your own swishy circle cape with this tweed cape tutorial by Portia Lawrie.
10 midi dress patterns to revamp your wardrobe
A midi dress is a staple in any wardrobe, and when you sew your own, you know you’ll be making the perfect fit.
220 terrifyingly fun DIY Halloween costumes
Planning a spot of trick or treating or wondering what to wear to an upcoming Halloween party? Here's over 200 DIY Halloween costumes for you to craft and sew in style!