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.
30+ Halloween sewing patterns for spooky season!
In the mood for some spooky stitching? Explore our Halloween sewing patterns to find a creepy project to stitch!
How to make a Halloween garland
Conjure up the perfect piece of Halloween decor with Kirsty Hartley’s easy step-by-step guide on how to make a Halloween banner. Have fun with glittery stars, spooky bats and colour-popping pom poms.
Impress Patrick Grant and Esme Young with these essential sewing techniques!
Improve your sewing and learn a new skill with these Great British Sewing Bee techniques. They’re good enough to impress even the toughest judges!
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.
Inspired by the Sewing Bee? Here's 21 online sewing courses to boost your skills
Discover the joy of making your own clothes, give home sewing a go or try a new technique to boost your skills with our round-up of the best places to learn to sew online
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21 cute and creepy Halloween costumes to make for kids
Dress your little ones up in one of these sweet and spooky Halloween costumes for kids! There's everything from dragon outfits to kitty costumes.
Last minute Halloween costumes you can whip up this October
In need of a super quick, easy Halloween outfit? You’re in luck, each of these last minute Halloween costumes ideas can be created with just a few materials in no time at all.
DIY maxi skirt pattern thats perfect for your autumn wardrobe
Portia Lawrie puts a luxe twist on festival-inspired style with this paisley-print skirt made to your exact measurements. Read on to find out how to make a maxi skirt.
20 funny Halloween costumes to make and wear
Have a laugh with these funny Halloween costumes! From funny couple Halloween costumes to silly fancy dress ideas, you’ll be the comedian of the party with these looks.
Make a charming cuddly pal with our free fox sewing pattern
Quick, quilted and totally huggable – make your own fox plush toy from fabric with our step by step guide
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 make a fabric flower brooch with scraps of fabric
Make a fabric flower brooch for spring! These little blooms are a doddle to make so make a few and pin to lapels, accessories handbags and embellish spring footwear.
How to make the cutest trick or treat bucket for Halloween
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 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.
Stay stylish while you're doing your stretches! Learn how to sew a yoga mat bag with our free pattern.
Turn up to your next yoga session with your own bespoke yoga mat bag. Find out how to make your own with this free sewing pattern.
Make these Sewing Bee inspired patterns this weekend
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!
How to make a blanket with pockets to keep you cosy
Make the ultimate warm blanket with this toasty patchwork blanket with pockets from Juliet Bawden. You’ll never want to be without it!