How Has Teaching Changed?
How has teaching changed during your time as a teacher? (more…)
Why am I leaving the teaching profession?
Last term I resigned so that I can work full-time on my new business, It’s Sew Simple from September 2017. You would think that answers my question and there is no need to continue, but there is much more to why I want to leave teaching, so allow me to…
Preparing for a pyjama party! Practice makes perfect
I have several workshops for all abilities, but wanted to start a few new ones, so I set about making a paper pattern for some pyjamas. I want them to be easy to make. I think pyjama trousers can be quite easy and perfect for a beginners class. (more…)
Country Living Fair
Itssewsimple was invited to work at the Country Living fair last month and jumped at the opportunity. Quickly researching what we could make in the 45 minute session with no sewing machines? Mmmm So once the CL agreed on a fabric keyring we quickly go sourcing materials. We ordered, embroidery…
Open Summer 2017!
We are updating our website this Spring, and aim to be live with all our workshops from September 2017. (more…)
Up-Cycling Workshop by @ItsSewSimple
UP-CYCLING WORKSHOP: Last week, I organised an Up Cycling workshop for under 15 year-olds. I have been given 10 pairs of old jeans to work with. I have set about thinking of ideas and decided on making bags. As you can see from the pictures, the jeans are highly-embellished with…
Grab @ItsSewSimple Freebies at @HandMadeFair
@ItsSewSimple freebies This September, @ItsSewSimple will be exhibiting at The Hand Made Fair at the Hampton Court Palace. The Handmade Fair brings together inspiring craft making with Kirstie Allsopp’s best designers and artisans, teaching and selling craft products and beautifully designed handmade wares. You can see my work on their…
@ItsSewSimple Will Exhibit at The @HandmadeFair
@ItsSewSimple are exhibiting at The Handmade Fair, a show that puts buying, learning and making at the heart of your day. Along with Kirstie Allsopp and our expert makers, we want to get Britain crafting! Everyone has a craft they can do and the fair will inspire you to find and…
Hello @SewSimple_
I am very excited to launch my new website and the birth of Sew Simple Shop. Please watch this space for new products, workshops and blog updates. Thank you. Jenni.