I’ve been working away on my next pattern – only this will be a three-pattern collection called the Haven Acres Mini Collection. The three pieces will be the Sweet Pea Cap, the Haven Acres Blouse, and Dressage Leggings. Â The plan is for all three to be sized to fit newborn through 12 years. The {…Continue Reading}
The copy of Sewing to Sell goes to Michelle Smith, who said “I would most like to learn how to keep track of sales, cost of goods and more.” And the winner of the free Jennuine Design pattern for Sew Mama Sew’s Giveaway Day is Elisabetta who said “I am a new bloglovin’ follower” {…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}
I’m participating in Sew Mama Sew’s Giveaway Day with your choice of patterns from my shop. I’ll make it easy and just ask for you to comment with your favorite sewing technique to enter. Â I’d love it if you followed A Jennuine Life on Bloglovin’, followed my Facebook page, or Instagram. Â If you do any {…Continue Reading}
I’m having my own little celebration of Cyber Monday at Jennuine Design: Just click over to the pattern store and shop away!
Because it’s all about the bags, ’bout the bags, ’bout the bags… Sorry, I just couldn’t resist it one more time. Â Because this Pattern Parcel is all about the bags! Barcelona Bag and Wallet by Pat Bravo Butterfly Sling Purse by Emmaline Patterns Evelyn Hangbag by ChrisW Designs Midtown Messenger Bag by Betz White {…Continue Reading}
I’ve had the immense pleasure of meeting two-thirds of the talented ladies who blog for Shaffer Sisters.  Scary and Al met up with Lauren Dahl and I and a larger group of sewing bloggers the evening before Snap! Conference last spring in Salt Lake City.  Let me tell you, they could not have been sweeter or more {…Continue Reading}
If you’re a child of the 80’s, you may be familiar with the term “Betty” which refers to something that is beautiful, or a “hottie”. Â That definition seems very appropriate for the two patterns I’m sharing this week: First up is the Betty Skirt, which is on my cutting table at this very moment because {…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}
