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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.

The Avid Seamstress The Sun Dress Sewing Pattern Review x3

DIY Sewing Projects, Dresses, Indie Sewing Patterns | The Best Reviews, Sewing, The Avid Seamstress, Women

In the middle of the hottest summer in UK this week, I am sharing three of my favorite summer dress sewing patterns – The Avid Seamstress The Sun Dress. The...

Burda 7/2023 Preview | First Look | Commentary | Line Drawings

Burda, Burda Magazine

Here we are with the summer offering of Burda 7/2023 and it is quite a feast for those seeking some summer sewing inspiration. The line drawings are building nicely on...

Burda 6/2023 Preview |First Look |Commentary | Line Drawings

Burda, Burda Magazine

Here we are with Burda 6/2023 first-look preview. I have some sewing plans from this issue that I am pretty excited by. Burda have revamped their pattern ranges and are...

Pauline Alice Patterns Carme Blouse Sewing Pattern Review

Carme Blouse, DIY Sewing Projects, Indie Sewing Patterns | The Best Reviews, Pauline Alice Patterns, Sewing, Tops, Women

This summer I am sharing some of my favourite summer sewing projects. Today’s summer sewing project is the Carme Blouse from Spain-based independent pattern company Pauline Alice Patterns. They have...

8 Best Sewing Patterns of 2023

Most Popular, Sewing, Uncategorized

My Favourite Sewing Patterns of 2023 From Scandi minimalist chic to boho flair, these top 8 best sewing patterns are packed with inspiration. I love the sewing projects I made...

Burda 1/2023 Preview | First Look | Commentary | Line Drawings

2023, Burda, Burda 2021 Line Drawings, Burda Magazine

Burda have just released the January 2023 magazine preview. Yay! I like it when they release the preview earlier so I can decide ahead what to sew or whether to...

Burda 12/2022 Preview | First Look |Commentary | Line Drawings

2022, Burda, Burda 2021 Line Drawings, Burda Magazine

Today’s post is the Burda 12/2022 sewing magazine preview. Burda 11/2022 didn’t wow me too much and I really didn’t find anything that called to my sewing energy. However, Burda...

5 Best Sewing Books that Improved my Sewing Skill

Sewing books, Uncategorized

Looking for ways to improve your sewing skills? I am a big believer in lifelong learning, depth of mastery of skill, and continuous improvement. The desire to improve your sewing...

Love Notions Kids Compose Robe Sewing Pattern Review x2

2022, Boys, DIY Sewing Projects, Kids Sewing, Sewing

I recently sewed another of the Love Notions Kids Compose Robe sewing pattern and what a fun sewing project it was! My son had outgrown his housecoat six months ago....

Burda 10/2022 Preview |First Look |Commentary | Line Drawings

2022, Burda, Burda 2021 Line Drawings, Burda Magazine

Today’s post is the Burda 10/2022 preview. Burda 8/2022 issue had a statement trenchcoat as the highlight while Burda 9/2022 has been the best of the bunch so far for...

Mens Sewing: McCalls M6044 Pattern Review

DIY Sewing Projects, Fabric Types, M6044, McCalls, Mens, Sewing, Shirts, Uncategorized

Updated 22/8/2022. I have another men’s shirts sewn from McCalls M6044 in a fabulous watermelons poplin cotton that I bought from Etsy. Mens sewing can be such a challenging task,...

Burda 9/2022 Preview |First Look |Commentary | Line Drawings

2022, Burda, Burda 2021 Line Drawings, Burda Magazine

Today’s post is the Burda 9/2022 preview. I only recently received my Burda 8/2022 issue which had a statement trenchcoat as the highlight. I really loved Burda 7/2022 and am...

6x Kate & Rose Giselle Dress Sewing Pattern Review

2022, DIY Sewing Projects, Dresses, Indie Sewing Patterns | The Best Reviews, Kate & Rose, Linen, maxi dress, Sewing, Sewing Challenges, The Monthly Stitch, Women

Updated 12/7/2022. This is a pattern review of two views of Kate & Rose Giselle Dress Sewing pattern. I have 6 of the Giselle dress versions to share in this...

Tessuti Patterns Apron Sewing Pattern Review

2022, DIY Sewing Projects, Indie Sewing Patterns | The Best Reviews, Sewing, Women

I sewed up the Tessuti Patterns Apron sewing pattern using a neutral beige linen fabric to recreate a Japanese crossback style apron that I have admired for a while. One...