Sewing & Quilting

Whether you’re a casual or a smart dresser, we have your wardrobe covered this month with two fantastic patterns. The McCall’s M6953 dress is a must have for the party season, but equally at home as a pretty spring dress. With four different hem lengths, a fitted princess seamed bodice and box pleats it’s a great way to improve your skills. For a quick and comfortable weekend wear pattern try the Simple Sew Poppy top and dress, which is great for a beginner with a soft pleats that drape from the neckline and an easy back keyhole button closure.

This month, we’re embracing winter, creating cosy quilts and to see us through Christmas and beyond!  

It’s time to get festive with three fantastic patterns for your winter wardrobe! The McCall’s M7658 is the perfect top for dressing up or down and a great pattern to start sewing with sheer fabrics or if you prefer it works equally well in jersey. The Simple Sew Cocoon jacket is a super simple make to keep your cosy this winter. Oversized with handy patch pockets, throw it on over a warm jumper for instant handmade style! 

Don’t miss our brand-new 6-part quilt-a-long series featuring this stunning design and step-by step instructions from top designer Jennie Rayment.

Each issue of Quilt Now will develop your skills and inspire you with the UK’s best patchwork and quilting projects, techniques and tips. Subscribe before 23rd November to ensure you receive the first part of the quilt-a-long which begins in issue 57.

What’s included:

• Japanese Floral Fat Quarter bundle From Craft Cotton Company
• 1.5m background and backing fabric
• 45x60” Heritage wadding

This issue comes with two gorgeous pattern Butterick gifts. Choose between a military style coat or cosy wrap collar jacket. Then make a stylish retro dress featuring three-quarter sleeves, buttoned wrap bodice and full flared skirt.

This month, we’re feeling all sparkly and thinking ahead to the most magical time of the year – Christmas!  

Issue 26 includes two fantastic season-spanning garments to suit all styles that can be easily adapted with party fabrics for the festive seasons. The McCall’s M7432 includes no less than 6 styles of jersey dress, making it a brilliant wardrobe basic and easy to sew too. The classic shape of the Simple Sew Babydoll dress pattern gives a flattering silhouette and allows you to practise your buttonhole skills.

Seeing double?! We've put together the ultimate party dress pattern pack inside issue 59 - with 7 styles to try in sizes 6-22; choose between the fabulous retro dress pack with off the shoulder detail and different skirt styles, or the illusion bodice dress that looks like separates! 

This month, we’re cosying up to autumn, sharing lots of beautiful quilts and smaller projects to inspire you to keep your sewing machine busy!

Get ready for autumn with two simple yet stylish patterns that you can make your own! Everyone needs a T-shirt and this issue’s Simple Sew Miranda T-shirt has a round and V neck option as well as two sleeve lengths, making it the perfect wardrobe staple. Kwik Sew K3704 is a simple fitted dress for work or play, with darts and zip that will look great in a bold print or plain cotton ready for the change of season.

This issue comes with a gorgeous McCall’s pattern gift, for four styles of shirts! Choose between a classic button down with stand collar or tunic length with safari tab sleeves and half collar. Add patch pockets or swap to short sleeves to create your perfect shirt. 

This month, we’re embracing the rainbow, providing you with all the projects, features and inspiration you need to inject some colour into your quilty world. 

Packed with essential wardrobe fillers, this issue includes the 4-in-1 McCall’s trousers pattern which features flared, cropped, regular length trousers and shorts, with pleated high waist and sash belt. Also included is the easy-to-wear Simple Sew Utility Dress; this relaxed pull-over dress is a breeze to sew with no tricky closures and a part elasticated, part tie belt. It’s the ideal dress to see you through the seasons. Build your skills and expand your home-sewn wardrobe with these flattering, season-spanning garments.

This issue comes with a gorgeous McCall’s pattern gift, for four styles of skirt! Choose between a maxi or knee length floaty skirt and two styles of pencil shape, then fit with waist darts and finish with a waist facing and hem vent. 

This issue comes with a gorgeous free McCall’s pattern gift, for a princess seam dress with v or round neckline, pleated or pencil skirt and optional sleeves

This month, we’re getting holiday ready, with sunny projects inspired by some of our favourite places and plenty of summer sewing inspiration

Sew this issue’s easy patterns ready for a summer of sunshine! The Kwik Sew Hi-Lo dress is a stylish, cool and comfortable make with a variety of design options, including two necklines, a contrast hem band and elasticated tie waist. The super-versatile Simple Sew Juliette Tie-back blouse will work as a great addition to your casual or smart wardrobe. Both are ideal for a beginner sewist or as quick makes for the more confident stitcher.

This issue comes with a gorgeous McCall’s pattern gift, where you can try the cold shoulder trend on two styles of top, a tunic and a dress. There are different sleeve styles to try and optional pockets! Plus this issue includes a template sheet with two more garments plus plenty of quick makes to try.

This month, we’re celebrating our 50^th birthday! Enjoy a jam-packed collection of beautiful quilting projects and interviews with not one but two VIP quilters. 

This issue comes with a gorgeous free Butterick pattern gift, for a raglan sleeve dress with panelled skirt and an on-trend McCall’s design for dungarees and trousers.

This month’s free Kwik Sew 4215 pattern is the perfect summer dress, with on-trend ruffle sleeves and two neckline choices – V-neck and round neck – making it great for weddings and garden parties. Add two versatile separates to your wardrobe with the free Simple Sew Sophia Top and Skirt pattern. It’s a great way to build your sewing skills and master zips and pleating.

This issue comes with a gorgeous free McCall’s pattern gift, with four styles of blouses to try. Choose between different sleeve styles and add an asymmetric hem. Why not take a look at the versions inside the issue where we play with stripes and border prints for an eye-catching design.