I’m Hila (pronounced Hee-lah). I am addicted to creating: sewing, knitting, crochet. I love all things sewing, I sew dresses, skirts, trousers – clothes for myself and my family. On this blog, I write sewing pattern reviews and reviews of sewing, knitting, and crocheting related things.
Sewing has been a passion of mine for the last 6 years. I sew with Burda Style magazine, Knipmode, Patrones, Vogue, McCalls, Simplicity, New Look sewing patterns, Indie sewing patterns and just about anything adventurous I can get my hands on.
I am also passionate about improving sewing productivity and I share tips and tricks on how to increase sewing productivity here.
I have a YouTube channel where you can see my creations in real-time so to speak – pop over and say hello there. My sewing podcast is all about sewing with a different angle – authentic and raw.
You can email me anytime at info@saturdaynightstitch.com with questions, comments, or suggestions to improve Saturday Night Stitch!
Media
Saturday Night Stitch creations have been featured in Love Sewing Magazine (4 times to date) and SEW magazine. Along with guest posts in US-based magazine Sewn, I am a contributor on one of the top sewing podcasts – Clothes Making Mavens.
I have collaborated and participated in book launch tours, pattern launches and written a tutorial for the Pattern Review site.
Over on the Minerva Blogger Network, I regularly guest post my monthly projects and have been a proud #minervamaker since 2017.
Work with me
BRANDS: If you are a brand looking to advertise or collaborate on sponsored content, welcome!
You can email me anytime at info@saturdaynightstitch.com. Please provide more information about how we may work together. I look forward to working with you!
PRODUCT REVIEW POSTS
Saturday Night Stitch features products and services that are relevant to its audience. If a product is sent for review, there is no guarantee that I’ll write a standalone post about the product. However, I will definitely test the product and provide feedback. The product may be used for an upcoming project. In that case, an Amazon affiliate link for the product may be included in the post. If an Amazon affiliate link isn’t available, a direct link to the product on the manufacturer’s or seller’s page may be provided.
If a product did not perform as expected, I will not post a negative or damaging review. However, I will provide constructive feedback on why it may not be a product I can recommend to my audience.
Other ventures
As well as my guest posting – I love to inspire others to write and share their passions. I started a second site www.thriveandearn.com for people like me who would love to earn a livelihood doing what you love. You can follow my keto lifestyle journey on my health and fitness blog www.hilasketokitchn.com. Writing is a passion of mine and I do more of that on my lifestyle, personal development site www.houseofhila.com.
I have come a long way since I started blogging and have learned so much that I am so excited to share with others.
My 2014 About me 🙂
I am Hila, a stash recovering addict with loads of creative energy, 5 kids bursting with vim and verve, and a Saturday night that I can dedicate to really dealing with my demiurgic juices.
So the 5 kids take up most of my time which leaves me time to browse and read lovely blogs inbetween my daily grind (bathroom mostly). I read blogs see lovely things being made / created then I buy the pattern and fabric online because ‘one day’ I will make this …soon….i hope….after the others that I have in the queue already………
Do you see the vicious cycle I get caught up in. Leading to loads of stash fabric, yarn, books, craft supplies and a worried looking husband! The blog came about as a way for me to make things and remember that I can do it, a way to get into the habit of setting aside time to just be me and sew knit crochet. I also blog cause it is nice knowing that in years to come I can look back on this and say ‘Wow way back when…..’
Apart from stitching I also love gardening and occasionally put up pictures here. Books are my weakness and I write about the ones I read here.
tantoverde
September 23, 2014 5:35 pmWow! Five kids 🙂 Fantastic you find some time to knit and sew – and even blog – great job.
Hila
September 23, 2014 5:47 pmThank you! I am surprised at how much fun I am having blogging, its like another creative outlet 🙂
sewing40damgate
July 4, 2015 6:56 pmGreat blog! I love all the sewing stuff and the book reviews are a real bonus!
Hila
July 5, 2015 10:55 amThanks!
Marije Bijlsma
October 3, 2014 1:26 pmReally awesome clothes you´ve made, I wish I knew how to do that, maybe I´ll learn if i stop by here more often 🙂
Hila
October 3, 2014 2:00 pmThanks Marije ! Making your own stuff can be so much fun.
luciledegodoy
October 5, 2014 5:39 pmNice reading and knowing about you. Beautiful work too.
Hila
October 5, 2014 6:13 pmThank you! Doing the Blogging 101 really helped me with this bit 🙂
angielizandre
October 7, 2014 4:00 pmHi 🙂
I have nominated you for the ” One Lovely Blog” award. If you would like to participate and accept the award you can check it out here: http://angielizandre.wordpress.com/2014/10/07/one-lovely-blog-award/
hyancer16
October 11, 2014 11:47 amYou have a wonderful blog, very talented as well, thanks for sharing!!!
Hila
October 11, 2014 11:59 amThank you!
Christina Wang
December 22, 2014 1:53 amWow I’m amazed by all your beautiful sewing! Your super talented and that’s great you still find time with five kids!
Hila
December 22, 2014 6:45 amLols thank you for your kind words; i think once you get the sewing bug you are hooked. 😉
Sewing Shatki
December 24, 2014 4:53 pmHi Hila,
Thanks for “liking” my burlap project. Very nice blog and nicely done work!! It sounds like you have found your perfect creative outlet. Post pictures of your kids! PS. I just read “Seabiscuit,” great read!
Hila
December 26, 2014 11:45 amAw thanks! Seabiscuit on my reading list!
Samantha
December 27, 2014 1:45 amThanks for following my blog, Strings Attached! I love yours too! Your work is beautiful
Hila
December 28, 2014 12:28 pmThanks Samantha!
culviculvi
January 4, 2015 5:37 amMy goodness, Hila! I have two and can’t get it together! I saw your like on one of my posts and my first reaction was what a cute picture of you with the flower in your hair. Now that I’m’ here, I am loving your wild, fun, crafty spirit!
Hila
January 7, 2015 12:54 pmThank you for your kind words! You seem quite on the ball! I admire what you are doing with setting up your online shop and working on a pattern! Go you! You are quite an inspiration – one day I hope to be where you are 😉
Thimberlina
February 28, 2015 11:09 amLoving reading your blog….think I need a couple of hours to put aside to catch up and see all the fab things you’ve made! Thanks for following me, which then meant I saw yours! Trying to work out which country you’re from, and then saw the magazine with £ sign so I know you’re in the UK! ✂️😀✂️
Hila
February 28, 2015 2:07 pmThanks Ali! I really enjoy your blog and I think I first came across your blog via something on Pinterest ;-).
Thimberlina
February 28, 2015 2:18 pmwe all find each other eventually! Must be those crafty vibes!
Nomzi Kumalo
March 18, 2015 9:55 am🙂
wrongdoll
May 10, 2015 6:40 amThanks for the follow Hila. I’m just coming to the end of a basic evening course in fashion and dressmaking and have started the blog as a way of connecting with other stitchers. I’ve been having a look through your posts and finding so much to inspire me – it’s great and I love your writing style! After reading your review of the crafty sloper class, I have put that on my to do list as I have pattern drafting aspirations. And I see you are a fan of the Hollyburn skirt – I have just received the pattern in the post 🙂 I’m new to the blogosphere but am already hooked – a creative outlet on so may levels. I look forward to following your adventures in stitch.
Hila
May 10, 2015 11:23 amThank you! Am glad you enjoyed my little seeing adventures. The sewing community is so awesome! When I started blogging I had no idea how incredibly inspirational following other bloggers wpuld be😀. I look forward to seeing your journey. Keep stitching!
Alisa Wong
June 3, 2015 1:06 pmHello beautiful! It’s always interesting to see your creations. I enjoy your blog and I’ve nominated you the for the Versatile Blogger Award: https://alisawong.wordpress.com/2015/06/03/versatile-blogger-award/.
Have a lovely day and happy blogging! :’)
Hila
June 3, 2015 6:55 pmThank you for your nomination Alisa! I am glad you like and enjoy my blog! I enjoy reading your blog too😃.
jennifersews
June 16, 2015 12:43 pmJust thought that I would stop and say hi! I have been reading your posts for a while and really enjoy reading them 🙂
Hila
June 17, 2015 3:45 pmHi Jennifer! Thanks for stopping by. I am glad you enjoy the blog. I certainly enjoy reading your posts – I must have clicked a dozen times on your sleeveless Granville post😃
elizabeth kay booth
August 28, 2015 5:26 pmWow, you get alot of work done on Saturday nights with the distraction of 5 kids. I agree it’s very important to have your own set creative time. It makes us better mamas, I think. 🙂
Hila
August 29, 2015 9:31 amI couldnt agree more! I learnt the hard way that being a martyr for the family only builds resentment. Me time is very important😃
eileenpatterson
September 17, 2015 3:48 pmWhen I was pattern shopping a woman called her MIL a “wanna-do.” She bought lots of patterns and fabric because she wanted to do them but never had the time.
With 5 kids I can see why you get called by the fabric (and everything else) and don’t have time to respond.
lorieb
October 18, 2016 1:21 pmfunny, the only stuff I have “stashed” over the years is fabric. When my children were little (20 years ago) I sewed a lot (with boys it was costumes, quilts etc, not much for them to wear) I have several buckets of leftover fabric and projects that I never finished…
Jennifer Yamamasu
December 11, 2016 5:11 pmHello Hila!
Within the last two years, I began sewing my own clothing in earnest on a Janome 423 S (no longer in production). I was so pleased to discover your blog and Instagram postings. Your collection is incredible. What I especially admire is how well your garments fit. I also marvel at your use of pattern and color to enhance garment design. How long have you been sewing your own clothing? Do you have any advice for how one could develop her garment fitting techniques? Where do you get your inspiration? With what machine(s) do you sew? I hope you do not mind the questions. My long term goal is to create a wardrobe with great fit, color and texture and your creations inspire me!
Best Regards,
Jennifer
Hila
December 16, 2016 2:39 pmHi Jennifer,
Thank you for your kind words. I have been sewing my own clothes properly since early 2014. Fitting is something I am still learning with each project – there are a lot of great blogs and tutorials on Youtube that have helped me. I get my inspiration mostly from the other blogs I read and from Instagram. I use a Husqvarna sewing machine. Just keep experimenting with your style and dont be scared to try out new colours or silhouettes. Enthusiasm is the most important thing and you have plenty. Are you on IG? I’d love to follow you and share in your journey. Hila. x
Breezy
February 20, 2017 2:00 amHey Hila,
I just got done browsing the pictures of the amazing garments you’ve made- and I have to tell you that everything I’ve seen looks SO amazing, and like the previous commenter said, all of your garments fit so well! Your blog inspires me and makes me happy while browsing because you’ve created such beautiful things. Keep up the good work xx i can’t wait to see what you’ve got for the future!
Hila
February 23, 2017 7:08 amThank you so much for your kind words. I appreciate them. XXX
rrita
March 7, 2017 7:53 pmHi Hila! I found you through Ali and sewdownsbury and I am so happy I did! I find it so inspiring that other moms with more kids can tackle the struggles of every day life and still find time for themselves, sew, do gardening, blogging and probably even more! I have difficulties managing life with two kids and when I see someone like you I start to think: “oh, maybe I should have more kids and I’ll get better too!” 🙂 Anyway, I can’t wait to see more of your work!
Hila
March 12, 2017 5:05 pmHi Rrita! Thank you for your kind words. So glad you enjoyed looking around the blog. I would argue that 2 kids are possibly more challenging than 5 🙂 By the time you get to 5 they sort of just get on with it 🙂
Ana Silva
April 24, 2017 2:26 pmHi Hila! Just want to thank you for your energy and so many beautiful dresses. Your sewing rhythm and joy was an inspiration for me today!
Hila
May 3, 2017 9:57 amThanks Ana. I am so glad you enjoyed the blog posts. x
EmilyAnn Frances
March 4, 2018 3:46 amHi there, Hila! I had to set up a new blog so please come over and visit me at https://retroglambyemilyann.wordpress.com/
My former photo hosting site has too many problems. They started deleting photos from subscriber’s sites as a way to coerce them into purchasing a higher priced plan for “quality service”. My blog lost too many photos. I told them to stuff it and started a new blog with the photos uploaded to WordPress.
I enjoy our contact so much. My first posting gives you credit and a link for the great styling ideas I got from your recent blouse project.
Hila
March 4, 2018 8:31 pmHow exciting to set upon a new adventure of a new blog! Following you there 🙂
EmilyAnn Frances
March 4, 2018 8:36 pmA big thank you. I look to you for cool styling ideas. 🌹🌹🌹
Kerstin Shadbolt
May 26, 2018 4:36 pmJust found you – so glad I did! I’m looking forward to reading through your archive. I’ve just watched your Burda Style post – my favourite patterns. Happy sewing!!
Hila
May 28, 2018 3:33 pmThanks Kerstin for you kind words. x
Linda
June 7, 2018 1:05 amSuch lovely makes! I find much in common with your color and pattern choices. I’m envious of your peacock Renfrew. I’m in much the same boat, lots of fabric and patterns, also lots of kids. I’m trying to bust through some things this summer before the next baby arrives. I’m looking forward to looking through more of your new posts, and the old ones now that I’ve found your blog.