Encourage children’s creativity with our guide to easy sewing projects for kids and help them discover a new hobby!
Author: Emily Freer
Emily Freer
Former Simply Sewing Production Editor Emily loves trying new crafts. Her love of sewing started with making dresses for her nieces, but she quickly learnt that making things for adults who aren’t rapidly outgrowing everything is much easier.
Lean how to make a tie for a special occasion (or the office) with Jenni Smith’s classic style in a floral print.
Whether you want to update an existing scheme or revamp your space, curtains are the finishing touch that can instantly lift a room. Learn how to make your own pair of lined curtains with this step-by-step guide.
This cute little jewellery roll is perfect for keeping your favourite necklaces, earrings and bracelets safe and sound – ideal for weekends away.
Give your garments a neat and professional finish with an invisible zip! Master this essential dressmaking technique with our step-by-step guide to inserting an invisible zipper.
Every fairy princess needs a magic wand and these pretty stars make the perfect gift for any aspiring spell-caster.
Learn how to make four different types of cushion covers with our step-by-step guides from sewist Zoë Patching.
Rag rugging is a fabulously thrifty craft whereby old clothing and fabric scraps are cut up and woven through a hessian backing to create beautiful rugs and textile pieces for the home. It was incredibly popular during Victorian times when lower-income families embraced rag rugging as a way to make the most out of everything they had. They took the clothing that was no longer fit for purpose and worked their magic to make wonderful rugs for the cold, stone floors. True to the roots of the craft, rag rugging still hinges around using up what you have lying around.…
Meet last year’s winner of The Great British Sewing Bee! We interview them about their best bits on the show, tips and what it’s like to be on the Bee.
Rain, rain, go away! Keep school supplies safe and dry whatever the weather in a practical backpack that will stand out in the playground, with a secure zip fastening, handy pocket (perfect for stashing breaktime snacks!), and fabric-covered webbing straps for comfort. Sewing with oilcloth can be tricky at first, so check out our top tips for properly handling the fabric at the bottom of this page. Looking for more bag patterns to make? Try our free messenger bag pattern. Notes Use a 1cm (3⁄8in) seam allowance