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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…

Sewing tools that may change your life

13th March 20185th March 2020 by Jenni McGill

Jenni McGill

Sharing is caring I wanted to share with you all things that I use when ever I sew, things that have made my life easier, influenced and or inspired me, things that have solved problems and simply made me smile. My mission and my passion: Have you ever found a…

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…

Google first think later?

4th January 20184th January 2018 by Jenni McGill

Jenni McGill

Where do you get your inspiration from these days? If you were tasked with answering a question, what would your first step be? Would you scribble down your thoughts — or would you Google it? Now, with the advent of personal assistants like Siri and Google, that aim to serve…

Success is what you make it!

15th December 201712th January 2018 by Jenni McGill

Jenni McGill

Christmas markets and craft fairs! I have done a few markets now, the first being a primary school Christmas fair. The only way I can describe my first experience is cold and long! You always have to be there really early, so as to unload your bursting at the seams…