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.
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.
A complete guide to sewing for beginners
Browse our complete guide to sewing for beginners to pick up all the essential knowledge you need.
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.
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+ 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
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Get the official 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.
14 of the best summer dress sewing patterns
Sew your own seasonal wardrobe with our summer sewing patterns, from fun sundress patterns to DIY caftans. Reach for the lightweight fabrics and get cracking with these beach-ready me-mades.
Free memory bear pattern
Preserve precious memories forever with Lucy Ward's free memory bear pattern
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.
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.
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
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 Sew
Your comprehensive guide to high quality fabrics
To create beautiful pieces, you first need the highest quality fabrics! Discover the best fabrics for sewing and quilting with Liberty.
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.
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.
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 turn a scarf into a summer cover up
Learn how to make a summer gown with this free sewing pattern for you to make and wear all summer long.
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…