About us
Simply Sewing is the UK’s No.1 sewing and dressmaking magazine, leading the modern making movement for over 10 years. Blending trend-led wardrobe updates with stylish home décor, handmade gifts, bag-making and plushie toys, and more! Collaborating with leading designers from across the globe, Simply Sewing inspires a vibrant community of style-conscious makers, giving readers the skills they need to elevate their hobby with expert tips and step-by-step guides for every project.Â
Every issue of Simply Sewing comes with at least two paper dressmaking patterns an include size range UK 6-30. Trusted, creative and influential, Simply Sewing is the ultimate destination for today’s home sewist.
“Sewing has timeless appeal and its popularity is soaring. At Simply Sewing we love showcasing the joy of making, from trend-led fashion to beautiful home décor and handmade gift ideas. Let us show you how to feel empowered through sewing and find joy in making and wearing you own clothes too. It’s an unbeatable feeling!” Charlie Moorby, Editor
Diversity policy
Sewing is for everyone At Simply Sewing, we want inclusivity to be at the heart of what we do. We’re committed to creating content that reflects and celebrates the diversity of the sewing community. Sewing is for everyone, regardless of ethnicity, age, size, ability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
We have begun work on a plan to drive meaningful change, but we know it’s a work in progress. We want to listen to you, our readers. Join the conversation on socials or get in touch with us at simplysewing@ourmedia.co.uk
Meet the Simply Sewing team
Get to know the people behind your favourite magazine…
Charlie Moorby, Editor
Former Mollie Makes Deputy Editor and CrossStitcher Commissioning Editor, Charlie has been editing Simply Sewing for 9 years. She is passionate about all things needle and thread! With over sixteen years’ experience in craft publishing, she’s edited and curated over 15 bookazines, contributed projects to numerous craft books, websites and shopping TV channels, and has had her written and design work featured in All About You, Beads Trends, Project Calm, Radio Times, and The Guardian.
Sarah Taylor, Senior Technical Editor
Sarah Taylor is the Technical Editor for Simply Sewing magazine. She loves making her own clothes and her wardrobe consists nearly entirely of handmade garments. Sarah is a sewing blogger and ran her own fabric shop and sewing school for six years before coming to work with Simply Sewing. When not sewing, she loves trying her hand at other crafts, baking, singing in Bristol Show Choir and befriending any cats and dogs she meets!
Caitlin McDougall, Production Editor
Caitlin has always had a love for all things crafty ever since it has been engrained in her from a young age by her talented mum. From embroidery to jewellery making to painting, she likes to dabble in and out of new and old mediums whenever she finds inspiration. She is currently learning how to use her new sewing machine in hopes to be able to start making her own summer clothes. Caitlin previously worked on Love Embroidery magazine for two years, before making the move to Simply Sewing.
Sarah Orme, Senior Digital Editor
Sarah is an experienced digital editor and keen crafter. she has previously written features for The Guardian, In The Moment Magazine, Project Calm Magazine, Your Home, HomeStyle, Homes & Antiques, countryfile.com, radiotimes.com and yourhomestyle.uk. In her free time, she loves to unwind with a creative hobby and she’s tried everything from linocut printing to crochet.
