Can you believe I’m back for another issue with Simply Sewing Magazine! First I showcased my quilted skirt tutorial in Issue 99 and now I’m sharing my velvet bag tutorial in Issue 100. This is a monumental moment for both myself and the mag.
October is Black History Month and this special edition featured an all black contributor line up. It was an absolute honour to be amongst my fellow black creators who shared their beautiful creations and insights.
I must discuss Rumana’s, The Little Pomegranate column which candidly discusses race and identity within the sewing community. Using Rumana’s words, she stats, “the sewing community is about celebrating our individuality and diversity“. Sewing is not only about “sewing”, it’s a microcosm of society, where matters of racism, ablism and inclusivity need to be approached in a nuanced way. It’s great to see steps being taken to making this a reality.
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About Simply Sewing
Simply Sewing is a magazine designed for makers who sew, or would like to start sewing. Its fresh attitude and ideas, beautiful photography and inspiring projects will have you behind the sewing machine from the get-go! It’s beginner friendly and ideal how sewing looking to learn through simple projects.
Simply Sewing delivers a fantastic range of sewing patterns, from small quirky toys and accessories to larger projects such as bags, home furnishings and simple garments. Customising your own clothes and home makes, and touches of embroidery and appliqué are also included, together with fun features and profiles of celebrity stitchers and bloggers. Each issue also carries a gorgeous free gift!
If you’re interested, you can check out the mag HERE.
Simply sewing Issue 100
Contributors:
- Carla Diogo, is a Bristol based pattern cutter and the creator of the Roxy Coat sewing pattern.
- Ken Kweku Nimo, is a Ghanian designer and author of Africa in Fashion which is available on Amazon.
- Alexis Bailey, is a creator who enjoys slow sustainable sewing.
- Mister Larrie, is an arts and crafts enthusiast, follow him on Instagram to see all his amazing makes.
Velvet Bag
