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.
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.
10 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.
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!
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.
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
What's new?
6 best industrial sewing machines for savvy sewists in 2025
Ready to upgrade your sewing tech? If you're looking to level up your dressmaking or home sewing, you may be asking "What is an industrial sewing machine and do I need to buy one?" We're here to help...
Complete guide on how to thread an overlocker
an overlocker machine is the perfect tool to take your sewing to the next level. Learn how to thread an overlocker with our guide.
The best overlockers in 2025 – Brother, Singer, Janome overlocker machines
Discover the best overlockers – aka serger sewing machines – plus threads and needles with our complete guide.
How to make a sock monkey
Stitch your own cheeky little friend with Sarah Jackman Read's sock monkey pattern!
How to do shirring (+ free shirring dress pattern and tutorial)
Make beautiful gatherings in your clothing with shirring! Learn how to sew shirring and make your own gorgeous shirred dress.
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.
Sew our easy jeans patch monster tonight
Patch up your little monster’s worn jeans with Jessica Entwistle’s tutorial for a quick and easy monster jeans patch.
How to make a trick or treat bucket
Boo! Have fun with this frighteningly fun Halloween craft project as we show you how to make a trick or treat bucket using fabric, felt and a few basic sewing supplies.
How To Sew
How to make a tie: step by step instructions
Lean how to make a tie for a special occasion (or the office) with Jenni Smith’s classic style in a Liberty floral print.
Your guide to sewing elastic: How to sew with elastic step by step
Sewing elastic is one of the most useful items in the haberdashery. We talk you through how to sew with elastic and add it to the clothes you make. Read on to find out how to use it to create clever effects and comfortable garments.
How to sew a hole (big or small) and fix pulled threads
Start your sustainable sewing journey by learning how to sew a hole! Patching up your clothes has never been so easy…
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. We'll show you how to make your own cape sewing pattern – perfect for practising sewing with wool-weight fabrics.
Free Teddy Bear Sewing Pattern
Make Lucy Ward’s teddy bear as an heirloom gift – with his honey brown faux fur, this friendly teddy is really big on cuddles! Learn how to make this wonderful free teddy bear sewing pattern…
40 easy sewing projects for gifts when you're short on time
Looking for quick gifts to sew for friends and family? We've chosen some of our favourite easy sewing projects to help you make amazing homemade presents for your loved ones