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Autumn may be on the way but we love these colder months as it means you can bring out the capes, the knits and the comfy wear. And with a fabulous 50% promo on all New Look patterns, you can spend the darker days cosied up to your sewing machine, creating this season's go-to looks.

Try this Amazing, New Easy-to-Sew  Jacket & Coat Pattern:

No sooner have the children gone back to school than we turn our thoughts to shorter days and longer nights especially as there has been a distinctly autumnal nip in the air after a surprisingly mild end to the Summer holidays. Looking on the bright side, this means that many of us are welcoming the prospect of spending cosy evenings stitching at home using the latest Autumn/ Winter fabrics in exciting textures and must- have colours for this season.

Hands up who is excited about showing off your Sewing Challenge entry? Or hands up whose sewing room is draped with various fabrics waiting to be pinned manically?! Yes the time is near, and you guys have just over 2 weeks to complete your entries.

Simplicity's mission this year? To celebrate 90 years of inspired sewing. And what better way to celebrate in style, with a gorgeous collection of gifts, designed with stitchers in mind.

Summer is the season for special gatherings, whether it be a garden party, a wedding or a BBQ. Which means plenty of occasions to get sewing for.

Here is a round up of our favourite sewing patterns, so you can create your own stylish makes this summer.

Are you ready for new Simplicity patterns? Us too! This September, we will be sharing some exciting new additions to the already massively popular Madalynne and Dottie Angel collection, as well as a whole host of other designs. Autumn has never looked so good!

So, to help you get a head start to thinking about which fabulous fabrics you're going to choose, here we are to give you a sneak peek of what to come.

One week since the launch of the 2017 Simplicity Summer Sewing Challenge and what a week it has been! After an amazing response that has seen hundreds of our allocated free patterns snapped up by eager stitchers, the window for free pattern requests is now closed.

If you haven't yet requested a pattern, then you can still get involved! Simply purchase one of the Simplicity Summer Sewing Challenge patterns and let your creative juices flow.

This year marks a big milestone for Simplicity - yes, you heard it right, let’s cheers to 90 years of inspired sewing.

This October is Simplicity's official 90^th Birthday, but we're not going to wait until then. We've already started celebrating...well, 90 is a big one!

We've all had that dream sometime in our life, to have superpowers, to fly, to have great strength and even immense speed...just imagine how quickly you would be able to sew that new dress?!

Now dreams can become reality, for one night only as least - as we have a special arrival of superhero costumes coming to Simplicity UK. You can reward us with the key to the city if you must!

With the patterns set to land on the site next week, here is a sneaky peek!

Do you tend to have a little helper on hand when you get the sewing machine out? Sewing is a skill that lasts a lifetime, so why not pass the knowledge on whilst they are still young. We have 3 great patterns to get your children sewing this summer. So, get those machines side by side and enjoy a creative summer with your mini me. Continue reading →