This post contains affiliate links, designated by * I’ve been hard at work on my latest pattern – the Pixel Pullover. Â A pullover in May, you say? Â Well, when you’re designing for the seasons Down Under, that’s how it works! The Pixel Pullover is featured in One Thimble Issue 19, which is available now on {…Continue Reading}
The Skiff Tee pattern is here! Â I posted a sneak peek of the line drawings in my Facebook group Sew Jennuine Design what seems like ages ago. Â Other obligations and the holidays pushed it back, but I got it published in January! This is a really fun tee! Â The silhouette is a simple slim-fitting tee {…Continue Reading}
The Flash Leggings were something I had been considering for a while. Â A solid, straightforward pattern that would be a good introduction to Jennuine Design patterns. The version Monica made recently for her son clinched it in my mind. Â After all, #boyscanwearleggings so why not put them out there as a unisex pattern. These are {…Continue Reading}
I have another pattern release to announce!  The Clipper Shorts have set sail to join the Schooner Tee & Dress released in April.  The Clipper Shorts have launched with great fanfare, filling a need for a more classic styled short for kids. Unisex and sized for children newborn through 12 years, the Clipper Shorts have a range {…Continue Reading}
Testing a pattern for fit, accuracy and clarity of instruction is essential in publishing a pattern.  The Schooner Tee had 29 testers working together to perfect everything.  Happily, the pattern only needed minor tweaks from the version they started with. Many of the testers have blogs or Instagram accounts so we put on a very informal blog tour. {…Continue Reading}
The Schooner Tee and Dress has launched!  Sorry, I just can’t help myself with the sailing terminology… Sized for girls newborn through 12 years, the Schooner Tee is an easy pattern appropriate for a beginner with adorable ruffled dolman sleeves with a unique (and fast!) construction. The flutters offer great comfortable sun protection for delicate shoulders. {…Continue Reading}
As testing for the Divided Dress was coming to a close, the idea of offering a simpler version came up. Â It would be a “taste” of the features and fit of the Divided Dress, but without sleeves or the colorblocking. Â As there would be no “divisions”, it would be a “unified” dress and so the {…Continue Reading}
My latest pattern, the Divided Dress, is here!  This one is a fun, quick sew using knits. Sized for girls newborn through 12 years, the Divided Dress is great for color blocking, mixing prints, playing with stripes, or custom knit panels.  “Divided” or circular shawl bodice Comfy a-line silhouette Long, short or sleeveless with sleeve {…Continue Reading}
After a great introduction with One Thimble Issue 12, the Calla Lily Crop Top has now joined the pattern catalog here at Jennuine Design. The Calla Lily Crop Top features a waist-skimming high-low hem with a button or snap closure in the back which can be made as a visible or hidden placket. Â Fully lined, {…Continue Reading}
This post contains affiliate links, designated by *. Now that things have calmed a bit around here from getting the Satya Pants released, it’s time to talk about the other pattern I released.  I contributed the Calla Lily Crop Top* to One Thimble Issue 12*. First let’s chat about One Thimble.  It’s a sewing e-magazine, so {…Continue Reading}
