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Do you love sewing? I do, and I love sharing my sewing pattern reviews here. I started by sewing for my kids 6 years ago after my twins were born and I found myself needing something to help me relax as I now had 5 kids.

The funny thing is that when I started my sewing journey, I never thought I’d sew for myself but I got the bug and now I have a completely 100% handmade wardrobe. I have sewn everything from mens coats, trousers, shirts to little girls dresses, leggings and everything in between.

If you love sewing, dressmaking, and tailoring then you will find lots to be inspired by here. I share some tips and tricks I have picked up over the years. You will find helpful and honest reviews here on Saturday Night Stitch.

I am passionate about using sewing magazines like Burda, Knipmode, Patrones and La Maison Victor in my sewing as well as indie pattern companies and Vogue, McCalls, New Look, Simplicity paper patterns.

Baby scooter dress McCalls M6727

DIY Sewing Projects, Kids Sewing, McCalls M6727, Sewing, Twins clothes

I am going to Switzerland this weekend to see my baby niece who was born in July. Super Exciting! Decided to make her a dress similar to the ones I...

Simplicity 3854 Baby’s Dress Sewing Pattern Review

2014, DIY Sewing Projects, Kids Sewing

I made these cute stripey dresses after I was inspired by Janet over at KitchenTableSewing. An adorable little girl’s dress. I used a multicolor stripe poly cotton bought from Leeds Market....

Knitting | Wrist warmers using Norwegian knitting style.

Nordic Knitting | Wrist Warmers

2014, Accessories, Knitting

Here is a knitting project that I am very proud of because it was my first attempt at Nordic knitting. I used navy blue and white baby yarn that I...

Kids Sewing | Simplicity 1473 Kids Sewing Pattern Review

Simplicity 1473 Pattern Review

Boys, DIY Sewing Projects, Kids Sewing, Sewing, Simplicity 1473

Pattern Review of Simplicity 1473 Sewing pattern. This was the first one I sewed up – I have since made more for my twins – hooded dresses here. An easy...

Pattern Review: Coco by Tilly and the Buttons

DIY Sewing Projects, Jersey Knits, Sewing

What can I say? I love sewing with indie sewing patterns and the Coco dress by Tilly & The Buttons is a favourite. It was my first overlocker project. Using...

Moneta by Colette Patterns Sewing Pattern Review - Indie Sewing Pattern Company

Colette Patterns Moneta Knit Dress Review

Colette Patterns, DIY Sewing Projects, Sewing, Women

So I finally completed the Moneta. This is actually a muslin but a wearable one as it turns out. My thoughts are : I like it –...

Burda 9645 Sewing Pattern Review

Boys, Burdastyle 9645, DIY Sewing Projects, Kids Sewing, Sewing

Linen trousers! Loved making these. the instructions were soo easy peesy lemon squeezy to follow. I didn’t put the pockets on it because well my six month old twins don’t...

McCalls M6727 Review – Scooter dresses

DIY Sewing Projects, Kids Sewing, May 2014, McCalls M6727, Sewing, Twins clothes

They say practice makes perfect…… I wouldn’t agree with perfect bit but it certainly does improve technique. My second go at making these cute dresses for my girls went faster...

Upcycled baby onsie into stuffed elephant toy

Kids Sewing, May 2014, Stuffed toys

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Crochet Granny Square Baby Blanket in Acrylic DK Yarn

Granny square crochet blanket

DIY Sewing Projects, May 2014

Just finished this granny square blankie. The kids love it and I had much fun making it....

McCalls M6727 Pattern Review | Grumpy Owls

DIY Sewing Projects, Kids Sewing, May 2014, Sewing, Twins clothes

This was a relatively easy project and I enjoyed making a pocket for the first time. I was challenged by the curved seams in the yoke of the dresses. I...

From Onesie to Stuffed Toy Elephant

DIY Sewing Projects, Kids Sewing, Refashioned, Stuffed toys

Updated Feb 2020. My babies had outgrown these lovely fluffy onesies and I really wanted to have them as a keepsake. I decided the best way to keep them would...

Kids pyjamas | Pattern Drafting Book | Winifred Aldrich

Metric Pattern Cutting for Children’s Wear and Babywear Book Review

Boys, DIY Sewing Projects, Kids Sewing, Self Drafted Pattern, Sewing, Sewing books

In this post I review the book: Metric Pattern Cutting for Children’s Wear and Babywear by Winifred Aldrich I have always been interested in pattern drafting for kids. Being a...

Small Sewing Space & How to Organise

2013, organisation, Sewing, Sewing Room Ideas

How to Organise a Small Sewing Space Updated 11/04/2021. Are you looking for sewing room ideas on a budget for super small sewing space? Look no further. Here is how...