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What’s your sewing story?

21st May 201821st May 2018 by Jenni McGill

Jenni McGill

What's your sewing story? Sewing has always been part of my life. My grandmother (she is featured in the cover picture) introduced me to sewing, arts and crafts, at a very young age, she had a black singer sewing machine. She would make teddy bears with me, make lemonade, and…

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…

Can sewing skills help your child’s well-being?

19th February 201819th February 2018 by Jenni McGill

Jenni McGill

How can my sewing skills help my child's education? My son is in his 3rd year at Primary school and I have found myself making or buying costumes nearly once sometimes twice a term. School day-to-day is routine and activities are structured and offer a sense of stability and make…

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…

How Has Teaching Changed?

29th July 2017 by Jenni McGill

Jenni McGill

How has teaching changed during your time as a teacher? (more…)