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Pattern favourites: quick and easy sewing patterns

In our dreams we would have all the time in the world to sew and make ourselves a completely handmade wardrobe. It would look fabulous with the most amazing pieces that all looked like they were made by fashion designers. In reality we are happy with a...

This entry was posted in Pattern Favourites, Inspiration on August 14, 2019 by Simplicity New Look.
New Vogue Pattern collection

Today we would love to introduce the latest Vogue pattern collection. Many different designers got involved with creating this collection and the final pieces are absolutely stunning! We have gathered some of our favourites, although it was very hard t...

This entry was posted in Vogue® Patterns on August 9, 2019 by Simplicity New Look.
Dress patterns edit: Shift Dress

No wardrobe is complete without a classic shift dress! The shift dress became popular in the 1960's after Audrey Hepburn's little black dress (designed by Hubert de Givenchy) featured in Breakfast at Tiffany's. The shift dress is a loose fitting, slee...

This entry was posted in Dress patterns on August 1, 2019 by Simplicity New Look.
Maker's showcase: July

We hope you're keeping it as cool as possible in this little heatwave we're having in the UK. It sure is hot hot hot! Hopefully you can get some sewing done in this heat or at least plan some new makes. We're here to provide you with some beautiful m...

This entry was posted in Maker's Showcase on July 25, 2019 by Simplicity New Look.
Pattern Favourites: Swimwear & Cover Ups

Summer is in full swing! The sun's out, flowers are blooming and the summer holidays are right on our doorstep. Whether you're staying at home, going on an exotic holiday or anything in between, taking a swim to cool down is often needed! What better w...

This entry was posted in Pattern Favourites on July 18, 2019 by Simplicity New Look.
Sewing Tips From Wendy Gardiner - Sewing With Knits

We're welcoming our brand Ambassador Wendy Gardiner back on the blog today! This time she's covering stretchy and knitted fabrics. Sewing stretchy fabrics can be tricky as they can slip and stretch, but with a few simple steps you can tame their waywar...

This entry was posted in Learn to sew on July 11, 2019 by Simplicity New Look.
Summer Wardrobe Inspiration

Now that we're well into the summer season we thought it was time to share some of our lovely summer patterns with you! Whether you're staying at home or going on a sunny holiday, we hope we can inspire you to make some time to sew something new for yo...

This entry was posted in Sewing patterns, Inspiration on July 4, 2019 by Simplicity New Look.
Maker's Showcase: June

It's officially summer! We love seeing all your summery and colourful makes and we thought we'd share a few of our favourites with you! Scroll down to see some amazing inspiration from the makers and creators from our sewing community. Get ready to s...

This entry was posted in Maker's Showcase on June 27, 2019 by Simplicity New Look.
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SEW TODAY is a not to be missed sewing magazine that is published 8 times a year. It showcases all the designs from Butterick, Kwik Sew, New Look, McCall’s, Simplicity and Vogue® Patterns. You'll be the first to see the latest pattern relea...

This entry was posted in Sew Today on June 20, 2019 by Simplicity New Look.
Sewing tips from Wendy Gardiner - Avoiding a Sewing Mishap

Brand Ambassador Wendy Gardiner is back on the blog today to share her top 10 sewing tips with you! You can be a complete novice, an actual stitching pro or anything in between and you're probably still making mistakes. Luckily there are things you can...

This entry was posted in Learn to sew on June 13, 2019 by Simplicity New Look.

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