Pattern review Archives - It's Sew Simple

Rookie, skilled or an expert?

11th January 2019 by Jenni McGill

Jenni McGill

My Pattern review Style: Melissa blouse Pattern by Papercut patterns I think honestly, I qualify as an expert at 90% of sewing skills, I wish it was 100% but I am not sure that is possible. What with all the new modern fabrics and different styles forever evolving, there is…

Why sewing benefits your mental health

19th September 2018 by Jenni McGill

Jenni McGill

Sewing benefits mental health I really enjoyed reading the blog I have linked below and can relate to all 6 reasons why sewing helps with mental health. Honestly, I don't think I suffer from mental health, I do have many issues that could affect my mental health. I suffer from;…

I love the Simple Sew kimono dress

22nd May 2018 by Jenni McGill

Jenni McGill

Simple Sew Kimono dress This may sound ironic considering the name of these patterns, but I was quite surprised how simple this dress is to make. As soon as I opened the instructions and saw the 6 steps, it was evident this would not take me long. My ethos is…

Simple sew classic sweat shirt pattern

17th May 201817th May 2018 by Jenni McGill

Jenni McGill

Simple sewing pattern: The Classic sweat shirt When you make your own clothes you may as well make them a bit special, whats the point in making something plain when you can jazz it up a bit. No one else will have one like it and you can be a…

A pattern for the adventurous beginner

4th May 2018 by Jenni McGill

Jenni McGill

The Chelsea collection by Simple sew Sewing the skirt: The seams are quick and easy to sew, make sure you sew the right panels together, the notches are important and each paper pattern has side front or side back written on it. This all helps. Not forgetting that the opening…

Ultimate trouser pattern review

29th March 201828th March 2018 by Jenni McGill

Jenni McGill

A paper pattern review for the The ultimate trousers by Sew Over it Body shape and sizing Everyone's body shape is different, so I don't believe there is a standard size. I spent many years making toiles for made to measure Brides, these gowns used to fit like a glove,…

Pattern review The Linden Sweater Grainline studio

26th March 201824th March 2018 by Jenni McGill

Jenni McGill

Pattern review: The Linden Sweatshirt Grain line studio I have been looking for a simple sweatshirt pattern for a while and this shape is perfect. I want to make sweatshirts with different manipulation techniques on the centre front panel, along side adding some embroidery badges. I can’t get to the wholesalers for…

Simple Sew Lottie Blouse and Skirt pattern review

23rd March 201823rd March 2018 by Jenni McGill

Jenni McGill

Simple Sew Lottie Blouse and Skirt pattern review I am a big fan of making sewing simple and Simple Sew paper patterns do just that. I will be using them in my sewing workshops and stocking them on my website very soon. I need to test all the patterns I…