Transform a smart men’s shirt into a summer weekend wardrobe staple with Jennie Jones’ on-trend off-the-shoulder top.
Author: Jennie Jones
Jennie Jones
Jennie Jones discovered sewing when she had children and her work is featured regularly in Simply Sewing magazine. Her Fast Fat Quarter designs show makers how to craft modern gifts, accessories and homewares using just one or two pieces of fabric. She shares a mix of handmade loveliness with a bit of vintage thrown in on her Instagram @thestitchinghut. Jenny harbors a fairly serious fabric buying habit
The beauty of this beginner-friendly clutch bag sewing pattern is how little fabric you need to make it! All you need is a fat quarter of your favourite prints and a few simple supplies to make your very own summer-ready accessory. Note: In this free bag pattern we’ve used a 1cm (³/₈in) seam allowance unless otherwise stated.
Get snap happy with this stylish reversible camera strap sewing pattern and step-by-step tutorial.
This week we’re bringing you daily quick-make gift ideas that you can sew up in an evening – just in time for Christmas. They all need just one or two fat quarters of fabric so you should be able to raid your stash and start sewing instantly. You will need Two fat quarters of fabric Lining fabric: 27x38cm (105⁄8x15in) Zip: contrasting colour, 25cm (10in) Basic sewing kit Enter our competitions from the latest issue here they’re brilliant … Notes Use a 1cm (3⁄8in) seam allowance. We’ve used: Foxglove by Aneela Hoey for Cloud9 Fabrics Bow clutch bag tutorial: step by…
Get that back-to-school feeling with this cute pencil case designed by Jennie Jones.
Keep your sunnies protected from scratches while you’re out and about this summer! Jennie Jones is here to show you how to sew a lined case with this free tutorial…
Use your fat quarters to make this speedy DIY clutch bag designed by Jennie Jones
These bowties can be made using just one or two fat quarters from your stash!