Inside, you’ll find 16 beginner-friendly projects designed to help you build confidence and enjoy the process. From handmade clothes and thoughtful gifts to cosy homewares, every project is simple, achievable, and requires no complicated tools. Plus, we’ve included some delightful recipes to enjoy along the way - because creativity isn’t just for the sewing room, right?
SIMPLE SEWING
Mollie Makes: Simple Sewing
COUCH TO CAPE • Transform your favourite cosy blanket into a chic, stylish cape with this quick and easy upcycle project by Debbie Wainhouse
fringe benefits • Upcycle two rugs into a bespoke summer bag with Anna Alicia’s clever upcycling hack
QUICK FIX • Sew a planter that perfectly matches your home dėcor with this fabric plant pot from Anna Alicia
Home Comforts • Use colourful printed cottons to make mood-boosting appliqué cushions by Jessica Entwistle
QUICK FIX • Debbie Wainhouse’s super-quick knotted hairband is the stash-busting way to easily accessorise any outft
Summer nights • Grab a drapey fabric and sew yourself a lightweight cover-up for the warmer evenings with this project from Debbie Wainhouse
A VIRTUAL CONNECTION • There are so many ways to get involved with the wonderfully warm and welcoming online sewing community
QUICK FIX • Add a touch of vintage charm to a wedding, party or room with ditsy floral bunting. Blooming lovely!
FINISHED BY HAND • Made in pre-quilted cotton and finished with hand-tied stitching, sew Anna Alicia’s quilt in record time
Lucky Star • Jennie Jones upgrades a favourite striped tee with a simple-sew lace panel. Make your own in an hour!
Waxing lyrical • Wrap picnics, lunches and leftovers the sustainable way with Juliet Bawden’s waxed lunch bag. Make it from fabric offcuts for extra eco-friendly points!
HOT OFF THE MACHINE • Made from just a rectangle of fabric and a piece of elastic, this patternless skirt how-to from Portia Lawrie is simple but oh-so effective
Neat Idea • Tame the clutter with Anna Alicia’s easy-to-sew fabric baskets
WEEKEND VIBES • Whip-up a cute pair of pom pom pjs thanks to Jessica Entwistle’s easy how-to
THROWN-ON GLAMOUR • Sew an effortlessly elegant duster coat as your go-to outer layer for the summer months with this patternless project from Juliet Uzor
Pamper day • Jess entwistle shows you how to sew simple scrunchies and a matching zip pouch to store them in - a perfect gift set
TEMPLATES • HERE ARE THE FULL-SIZE TEMPLATES TO MAKE THE APPLIQUÉ CUSHIONS AND FLORAL BUINTING
FRENCH TOAST • We wanted to share the perfect breakfast recipe to make your day extra special - Jason’s Sourdough Very Berry French Toast.
CHOCOLATE, CHERRY & GINGER BROOKIES • A delicious mash-up of two favourite sweet treats
LEMON AND PISTACHIO CELEBRATION CAKE • A light pistachio and lemon flavoured sponge layered with Bonne Maman Raspberry and Wild Blueberry Conserve
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