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How To Sew A Drawstring Bag – Easy Sewing Tutorial
If you’d like to take a sewing class from the comfort of your own home, The Crafts Channel on Youtube is the place for you! Featuring crafty video tutorials by none…
Read Now8 Romantic Wedding Makes Fit for a Prince and Princess!
Anticipation is growing for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding – but you don’t have to be royalty to appreciate these crafty projects! Make your special day truly individual, or delight a bride and…
Read NowGet Ready For Sew Saturday 2018!
The stitchiest day of the year is making a comeback! Sew Saturday will be returning on 6th October this year, so mark the date in your diaries and get ready…
Read NowSew 110 Sneak Peek
May day, may day! Issue 110 of Sew has hit the news stands, packed with inspiring projects that you’ll want to make right NOW. It comes with a FREE Simplicity pattern to…
Read NowCall The Midwife! Your Wardrobe Is More 50s Than You Realise
The 1950s is one of the most memorable periods in fashion history. Ask anyone about the women of this period, and two visions spring to mind: the 50s housewife and…
Read NowSew Issue 109 Sneak Peek
Issue 109 of Sew has arrived, with all kinds of inspiring dressmaking projects, plus items to make for the home or to give to your loved ones. This issue’s FREE New Look…
Read NowKid’s Superhero Cape
If you enjoyed making Lane Huerta's dog cape featured in the April '18 issue of Sew, why not whip up a matching child's version for your little hero as well?…
view patternFleur de Couleur cross stitch
This colourful floral cross stitch by Jamie Chalmers, AKA Mr X Stitch, was inspired by the vibrancy of a Californian poppy in the sunlight, and the diverse petal formations of…
view patternSay It Ain’t Sew - How Free Classes Are Doing Good
We all know that sewing is good for us – not only is it satisfying to create something from scratch, it’s also a great way to relax and unwind. Since 2010,…
Read Now1,560 Hearts – Sewing in Memory of WW1
As well as being fun, stitching is known to also be very beneficial for mental health – being a meditative process that inspires confidence and feelings of accomplishment, and helping people…
Read NowNo-Pattern Tunic Dress
This easy belted tunic dress is the perfect project if you’ve ever wanted to try drafting your own pattern. Simply follow the diagrams to measure and cut the pieces from rectangles…
view patternStitch a Cute Coffee Cup Character!
After David Attenborough revealed how much plastic is ending up in our oceans in Blue Planet II, our New Year resolution has been to cut down on the amount we…
Read NowKissable Clutch
It’s a little known fact that there’s a legal requirement to have at least one kooky purse in your life, and these bold lips by Ruth Oliver will make you happy to…
view patternJoin In Bernina’s Christmas Tree Campaign
Christmas offers so many stitchy opportunities to get creative, such as stitching your own festive tree decorations. They also make lovely gifts for others, showing that you are thinking of…
Read NowJersey maternity tunic
Finding clothes that both fit and flatter during pregnancy can be a laborious task but here, Amanda Walker’s tunic has taken out all of the stress. Designed to accommodate a growing…
view patternPeplum pleat top
A figure flattering choice for all, this peplum top by Amanda Walker is sure to get heads turning. Featuring a secret pleated detail within the design – which we sent off…
view patternFlora top
The majority of this back detail top by Amanda Walker is made with a four thread overlocker. A sewing machine will also be needed to make buttonholes and gathering stitches;…
view patternEasy tie blind
With its contrast lining and grosgrain ribbon ties, this roll-up blind looks fresh and contemporary, and is easy to make. Our technique for attaching the hook and loop fastening tape…
view patternPatchwork Stars
If you’ve never tried patchwork before, practise it on a small scale with Corinne Bradd’s decs. Or, if you love the technique, you’ll love how they put small scraps to good use.…
view patternSew Create and Craft’s Halloween Witch!
This spooky witch by Create and Craft sewing ambassador Debbie Shore still has a flair for fashion with her stripy tights and lace up boots! She’s sewn entirely from felt, so…
Read Now8 Top Sewing Kits for September - Create and Craft
Create and Craft has a greater variety of sewing kits than ever before, making it sew easy to take up the art of sewing. You don’t even need to be a…
Read NowEmbroidered Top
Sewing a design with satin stitch is like painting with thread, filling areas of a motif so that the fabric beneath does not show through. It's best to use a…
view patternGet Involved With The Big Stitch!
We all like a bit of retail therapy now and then – and the British Heart Foundation (BHF) is on a mission to help us be more creative with our garment…
Read NowSew’s Top 5 Downloads
With the arrival of May, it’s hard to believe that we’re already a quarter of the way through 2017 already! We’ve also been blown away with the creativity and hard work of our readers –…
Read NowDress to tunic rework
We all have clothes that we love so much, but we can no longer fit in! But instead of throwing them out or replacing them, Amanda Walker shows how to…
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