Simply Sewing

Whether you want to step-up your social media content, start selling your handmade goods, or simply want to find like-minded sewists to connect with - there’s something for every level in Sew, Share, Sell! Inside this handy bitesize booklet you’ll find information on how to set up social media accounts, improve engagement rates, hone your photography skills and grow your audience. If you’re feeling like you want to take it to the next level and set up an online shop, then we’ve got tips for that too! From branding and marketing to the all-important pricing. There’s a lot to digest, we know. Don’t put any pressure on yourself - just carry on doing what you love and let this content inspire you on your maker’s journey. Where will it take…

Our favourite time of year has arrived! Not only is the sun shining but The Great British Sewing Bee is back on our TV screens. Our Wednesday nights are the highlights of our weeks once more, and in between episodes you can find out more about the contestants and brand-new host Sara Pascoe by reading our feature on page 18. The show is often just the beginning for many sewists who go on to achieve great things. If the show has you inspired to take your making to the next level, our brand-new booklet about setting up your own creative business has all the advice and guidance you need. WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYSEWING #SIMPLYSEWINGMAG facebook.com/simplysewingmagazine twitter.com/simplysewing_ pinterest.com/simplysewingmag instagram.com/simplysewingmag…

There's no hiding our excitement as The Great British Sewing Bee returns to our TV screens. As series 8 gets well underway, we've been chatting to new host Sara Pascoe (p18). We've also secured you an exclusive dress pattern from the brand-new book (p22) and you'll find a dress project from former Sewing Bee winner Juliet Uzor (p79) to try too. As exciting as that all is, I have to say, our proudest achievement this issue is our collaboration with pH7 Patterns in being able to showcase the Litmus Jacket (p28) as our first gender-neutral cover pattern. Let us know your thoughts @SimplySewingMag…

PH7 PATTERNS This innovate pattern company is stripping away gender-based restrictions and bringing makers the opportunity to sew a wardrobe that suits their style. Our cover star, The Litmus Jacket (p28), is just one example and we’re so excited to be featuring it! JULIET UZOR Sewing Bee star Juliet has brought out two books this season, and we’re bringing you a pattern from each! The Pleated Dress (p22) and the June Dress (p79) are two summer wardrobe staples that we can’t wait to get making and styling. MACY CAMILE Macy Knight of macycamile.com is a passionate fashion designer and sewing blogger. Her creations have a ‘modern feminine-whimsical’ vibe and that definitely comes through in the beautiful top and skirt set (p54) she’s designed for us this month. SAMANTHA WAUDE Samantha of @purplesewingcloud is our guest writer for…

“Even the shortest videos receive higher engagement than static content.” Clicks on searches for local businesses increased by 23% in February–May 2020, and although there were pandemic-related reasons for that, it’s still well worth you creating a Facebook Business page for your brand. It’s a great way to reach a more diverse audience (especially in terms of age), and it can be profitable for indie businesses thanks to new features such as Facebook Shop and Creator Studio. With the right content, some affordable paid ads and a bit of video promotion, you and your business can thrive on the Facebook platform. A quick side note: at the end of 2021, Facebook’s parent company rebranded to Meta. Although we don’t fully know what this will mean, the industry view is that its push…

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