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}
This should really be titled “The Most Embarrassingly Overdue Post. Â Ever.” Â But for SEO purposes, I’ll stick with DIY Bookcase Built-in With Sawdust Girl. AÂ really long time ago, I won an amazing prize package and the opportunity to work with Sandra of Sawdust Girl fame. Â That was in May of 2013. Sandra and I exchanged {…Continue Reading}
Sharing these floral Dressage Leggings feels a bit like an afterthought after all the great inspiration of the tester’s pattern tour. These were a pair I cut during the last stages of testing, but have only just now found the time to sew them. They’re slightly different than the final pattern, as the rise and {…Continue Reading}
I am a huge fan of Frances Suzanne and their Flip This Pattern series! Â They’ve always got some fun twist up their sleeves and February’s theme is no exception. Â February “Free for All” is all about showcasing – you guessed it – free patterns! I took the opportunity to use two free patterns and {…Continue Reading}
Welcome to Day 2 of the Haven Acres Mini Collection Tour! Do you wonder how I came up with the names for the collection?  A year ago, I made an equestrian-inspired look as my first entry as a competitor in Project Run & Play. It just so happens that I have a cousin with a pony {…Continue Reading}
Testing a pattern is a group effort, requiring a team of volunteers to sew trial garments, proofread, and tech edit.  Every person is unique in the testing process, each bringing their own particular skills to the table.  I’ve been thinking a lot about how all these different types of testers work together to become an amazing machine, {…Continue Reading}
Sometimes I get invited to participate in pattern tours, and if it’s something I like and my girls or I will wear and I have time, I’ll happily join. Â Then there’s the Mini Hudson Pants, where I cold-called Kelli, the designer behind True Bias and essentially invited myself to be on the tour! I’m {…Continue Reading}
A LOT has happened in 2014 around Jennuine Design and A Jennuine Life! Â Here’s a review of everything: January: Project Run & Play and Tiny Sewists series A long-time dream was realizes when I had the opportunity to participate as a competitor on Project Run & Play. Â I made it through the first round with {…Continue Reading}
Well, I’m finally unpacked enough to unbury my sewing machine and cutting table! Â I’m pleased to be able to participate in Michael Miller’s Twelve DIYs of Christmas with a cute and cozy project I made for my girls that’s just perfect for attending outdoor events around the holidays: I had planned on drafting a {…Continue Reading}
Have you ever wished you could travel in time and give your past self something?  Well, that’s the case for me with this book by Virginia Lindsay, Sewing to Sell. Sewing to Sell is a book for anyone who wants to begin, or is currently trying to make money sewing.  Virginia has a successful Etsy {…Continue Reading}
