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Behind every good idea!

26th February 2018 by Jenni McGill

Jenni McGill

Research to designing and making, to promotion I have just finished running my 4 week Beginners course at the Arts Depot and loved every minute. Last week I spent 2 days creating my next set of workshops. This to me is the easy bit, although there is a lot of research,…

Learn to sew with @ItsSewSimple

21st January 201821st January 2018 by Jenni McGill

Jenni McGill

Workshops My new workshops start next week at The artsDepot and I still have some places left. I am starting with a 4 week beginners course, then I have created a family programme. For the beginners course book here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beginners-sewing-workshop-tickets-39613833041 The Family course will be designed for a parent and…

The best Kimono paper pattern is?

8th January 2018 by Jenni McGill

Jenni McGill

I am constantly thinking of new ideas for future sewing workshops. I teach all levels of abilities, from beginners to advanced seamstresses. The Kimono can be made by any ability, depending on the way you go about it and with which paper pattern, if any you use. In my advanced…

Do you have a favourite fabric?

23rd November 2017 by Jenni McGill

Jenni McGill

Fabric shopping My all-time favourite fabric is Liberty cotton, anything liberty basically! it is versatile, soft, presses so well and great for beginners fabric. I also love silk, there are less liberty silks available and they tend to be very dated. The Liberty prints on the other hand are endless.…

Why am I leaving the teaching profession?

23rd June 2017 by Jenni McGill

Jenni McGill

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

26th May 2017 by Jenni McGill

Jenni McGill

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

22nd May 201725th May 2017 by Jenni McGill

Jenni McGill

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!

25th January 201723rd May 2017 by Jenni McGill

Jenni McGill

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

18th July 201512th May 2017 by Jenni McGill

Jenni McGill

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

30th June 201512th May 2017 by Jenni McGill

Jenni McGill

@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…

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