Learn how to make pleats using our expert guide, covering everything from knife pleats to box pleats.
How to sew
Learn how to sew with Simply Sewing’s handy guides and tutorials, created by our in-house sewing experts.
Darn, stitch and patch your way through your wardrobe with our guide to mending clothes.
Work bold flourishes and gathers into your projects with our guide to adding ruffles. Read on to learn how to make ruffles!
We all know we should trace a pattern before cutting, but how many of us can honestly say we do? Here are our top tips for perfect tracing
Which is the best thread to use with your sewing machine? Our guide to sewing machine threads will help you pick the best type for your project so you can get the best results from your stash!
Browse our complete guide to sewing for beginners to pick up all the essential knowledge you need.
Make beautiful gatherings in your clothing with shirring! Learn how to sew shirring and make your own gorgeous shirred dress.
Start your sustainable sewing journey by learning how to sew a hole! Patching up your clothes has never been so easy!
Learn how to wind a bobbin and thread your machine with our step-by-step guide.
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!


