Finding raincoat fabric in cool prints isn’t always the easiest, so I conducted an experiment to see if I could make a waterproof raincoat using board short fabric… Spoiler alert, it worked beautifully!! Raspberry Creek Fabrics sponsored my sewing for the Project Smooth Sorbet collection with Project Run & Play. Because of that, I didn’t want to {…Continue Reading}
If you follow me on Instagram or the Sew Jennuine Design group on Facebook, you’ve probably seen little hints about my next pattern, the Pixel Pullover. Â I had to keep some of the details quiet, as the pattern is featured in One Thimble sewing e-magazine and I had to wait until the designer and pattern {…Continue Reading}
This is a video tutorial for a pattern that will be releasing shortly. Â I link to this post in the tutorial, so I needed to publish this ahead of time. Clean Finish on a Lined Sleeve from Jennuine Design on Vimeo. This definitely falls under the category of easiest to show vs. photos or drawings. {…Continue Reading}
Welcome to the first Fitting Files post! Â I intend for this to be a regular post here on A Jennuine Life as a companion to my Jennuine Design patterns. Â This post will cover how to make a narrow shoulder adjustment specifically for the Satya Romper pattern. While kids generally require fewer fitting adjustments than adults, {…Continue Reading}
This is a sponsored post. I was invited to participate in a promotional campaign from Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores to introduce a new collaborative project with Jennifer Garner (yes, THAT Jennifer Garner) for a series of over 100 crafting kits targeted at kids aged 4 to 11. Â I immediately replied “yes!” because I love {…Continue Reading}
Today I have the first of two video tutorials I have planned to  accompany the Moto Jacket pattern.  This video is to show how to shorten a zipper, which is necessary for this pattern, and comes in handy for many patterns requiring a zipper. The pattern has illustrations and written steps, but I know sometimes {…Continue Reading}
Hello! Over the weekend, I managed to grab some time to make a video tutorial showing the construction of the LOL Swing Top yoke and shoulder. These are two areas that can sometimes be potentially confusing when shown in still photos or illustrations. Â I actually show a way to back into the rolling described in {…Continue Reading}
I’m excited to share this collaboration with you! Â Kim of Kimmie Sew Crazy and I have been working to bring you a free PDF tutorial for ruched leggings as an add-on to my Dressage Leggings. They work equally well with the basic legging pattern as with the riding style with panels. You’ve already seen the {…Continue Reading}
So folks, you know I love creating illustrations for my patterns. Â I like that I can make portions transparent to show what’s happening underneath, that there’s no worry about the fabrics being confusing, and that I can make design changes without having to sew and photograph all over (flip-flopped pony ears, anyone?) All that’s well {…Continue Reading}
Here’s a quick tutorial on how I pattern match on my sewing projects. Â Whether across a seam or across a piece like a pocket, the steps I use are the same. Â All it takes is a little bit of patience and some precision and you’ll be matching in no time! I took the time {…Continue Reading}
