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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…

Papercut Kochi Kimono

1st May 20182nd May 2018 by Jenni McGill

Jenni McGill

Pattern review: Papercut Kochi Kimono This pattern company has to be my all time favourite. I have a few: Sewoverit Simple sew Sewme something Papercutpatterns: From the packaging, the graphics, instructions, styles, sizing and shapes. Everything about them is spot on, so much so that I wish they would make…

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…

My Country Living Fair preparation

23rd November 201723rd November 2017 by Jenni McGill

Jenni McGill

I recently taught 5 workshops at The Country Living Fair in Islington. It was an amazing show, with some stunning exhibitors. I had never been to this fair before and highly recommend you go. It is an experience, as soon as you walk through the doors the smell of Christmas…