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The Great British Sewing Bee 2025: Punk and glamour in episode 3!
The Great British Sewing Bee 2025 is back! Discover all the latest news about the series, when it's on, and where to watch.
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10 best Brother embroidery machines to buy in 2025
Looking to find the best Brother embroidery machine for your needs? Discover the best Brother embroidery machines for everyone from hobbyists to business owners.
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!
DIY Wrap dress pattern: How to make a wrap dress in a day
Learn how to make a custom-fit, multi-way wrap around dress with Portia Lawrie’s DIY wrap dress pattern tutorial
Which overlocker should I buy?
Discover the best overlockers – aka serger sewing machines – plus threads and needles with our complete guide.
New & Trending
Catch up with Gathered's freshest and most popular articles and craft projects!
Granny Square Day 2025
Our favourite crochet holiday returns with Granny Square Day 2024 on 15th August!
Sara Pascoe reveals why Sewing Bee 2025 is her favourite series yet
Back for Sewing Bee 2025, Sara Pascoe gives us a sneak peek at what to expect from the new series.
‘I must warn you: swimming costumes are not allowed’: how I learned to embrace nakedness the Finnish way
Join Amy McPherson on a journey to Finland where she discovers how the Scandinavians bring clarity to their lives by ditching their clothes and turning up the sauna heat.
12 clever kitchen storage hacks you need to know about
Get organised with these kitchen storage ideas from cutlery organisers to clever corner cupboard storage.
Say hi to the latest issue of Love Patchwork & Quilting
Take a look behind the cover of the latest issue, order your copy and catch up on issues you might have missed.
10 stunning kitchen island ideas you’ll love
Thinking about a kitchen island? Discover our favourite design ideas to help you find the perfect fit.
Learn to sew
Feeling inspired by the Sewing Bee? Get started with our beginner's guides and easy sewing patterns
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.
30 best bag patterns to sew
Looking for a new bag? Find inspiration with our pick of the best bag patterns to sew!
21 of the best plus size sewing patterns
We come in all shapes and sizes, so why shouldn't our sewing patterns too? Get started on your me-made wardrobe today with our pick of the best plus size patterns for curvier body shapes...
Drawing
Sketch, stencil and stipple your way to perfection with handy illustrated guides and tips from expert artists
The complete guide to shading techniques
Shading is the quickest way to breathe life into your drawings. Shade like a pro with our clever tricks and techniques
Stippling art: a beginner’s step-by-step guide
Stippling art can be used to create interesting effects – and it's a lot easier than you might think! Have a go at stippling with our simple step-by-step drawing guide
Create magic with our enchanting mushroom drawing tutorial
Take your pencils with you on an autumn walk and sketch in the fresh air. Discover how to create a beautiful mushroom drawing with our simple guide
Painting
Paint like a master with detailed guides and tips on painting across mediums, brush types and techniques
Perfect your paintings with the best acrylic paint brushes
Make your art shine by choosing the best brushes for acrylic painting. Find the right paint brushes for you with our detailed guide!
9 of the best acrylic paint sets and brands
Not sure which type of acrylic paint to buy? Here’s our pick of the very best
25 watercolor techniques every painter should use
Discover how to become a brilliant painter with these creative watercolor techniques for artists of all abilities
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How to build an autumn capsule wardrobe with Gudrun Sjödén
Discover how to build a sustainable capsule wardrobe for the autumn season. We’ll show you how a few handpicked garments are all you need to create a versatile collection.
10 best Brother embroidery machines to buy in 2025
Looking to find the best Brother embroidery machine for your needs? Discover the best Brother embroidery machines for everyone from hobbyists to business owners.
40 things to make with a granny square
Not sure what to do with granny squares? Then check out our favourite granny square projects – from cosy footwear to vintage kitchen chic.
Buyers guides and craft supplies
Treat your craft room to some new kit with our expert guides and craft kit round-ups
19 of the best macrame kits
Want to start your macrame journey but not sure where to start? Here's some of the top macrame kits on the market so you can start knotting away.
Best LEGO Technic Kits in 2025
Take your love for LEGO to the next level with any of these amazing Lego Technic kits!
Get creative with 40 of the best craft kits for adults in 2025
Want to pick up a new hobby? Then read on to find an amazing selection of craft kits for adults in a range of different crafts.
Watch our video guides
Try our free tutorials to grow your skills and learn a new craft
How to embroider: A complete guide to embroidery for beginners
Discover the ultimate guide to embroidery. Find top tricks and tips on how to embroider with the experts.
30+ Free Granny Square Patterns
Whether you want to learn how to crochet a Granny Square, or something more challenging, here's our collection of free crochet Granny Square patterns!
How to crochet for beginners guide
Want to learn how to crochet for beginners? We'll take you through the basics and beyond in our learn to crochet guide!
Tried and tested: expert reviews
We test out the latest craft products for you so you can buy with confidence
This tool will change the way you make knitted i-cord
How well does an i-cord machine perform against knitting them yourself? We put the Caydo electric i-cord maker to the test.
This all-in-one hand blender set is a total game changer for home cooking (and here's why)
I tested the Laura Ashley 4-in-1 hand blender set, and this versatile piece of kit is my new kitchen staple! It makes blending, whisking and chopping easier than ever.
Review: A machine that can laser, cut, print, draw and more? That’s the xTool M1 Ultra!
I tested out the new xTool M1 ultra to see if this modular machine really is the ultimate tool for crafters.
Discover our magazines
We work with leading designers and experts to bring you the UK's favourite craft titles.
Love Embroidery 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.
Subscribe to Simply Knitting & get a Sirdar knitting needle set, worth over £50!
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Subscribe to Simply Crochet and get a Scheepjes Cahlista Colour Pack, worth over £85!
Find all the best offers and options for your Simply Crochet magazine subscription here! Try something new and receive Simply Crochet direct to your door with fab crochet gifts every month.