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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.

Burda 7/2022 Preview | First Look | Commentary | Line Drawings

2022, Burda, Burda 2021 Line Drawings, Burda Magazine

Here is the Burda 7/2022 preview. Burda 5/2022 was a dresses-galore issue that I loved! Burda 4/2022 has a lovely cottage core section that I found adorable and inspiring. So...

Burda 6/2022 Line Drawings | Commentary |

2022, Burda, Burda 2021 Line Drawings, Burda Magazine

Here we are with Burda 6/2022 preview. Burda 5/2022 was a dresses-galore issue that I loved! Burda 4/2022 has a lovely cottage core section that I found adorable and inspiring....

Burda 5/2022 Preview | First Look |Commentary | Line Drawings

2022, Burda, Burda 2021 Line Drawings, Burda Magazine

Burda 5/2022 line drawings are here and it’s a dresses-galore issue! Burda 4/2022 has a lovely cottage core section that I found adorable and inspiring. So far Burda 1/2022 was...

Jalie Nico Raglan Tee 3669 Sewing Pattern Review

2021, DIY Sewing Projects, Fabric Types, Indie Sewing Patterns | The Best Reviews, Jersey Knits, Mens, Sewing, T Shirts

Here is a favourite raglan T-shirt sewing pattern that I have sewn 5 times already – Jalie 3669 Nico Raglan Tee. I love sewing for my husband as it is...

Burda 11/2013 #103 Sewing Pattern Review | A Brief Foray into Kibbe Soft Gamine

2022, Burda, Burda Magazine, DIY Sewing Projects, Sewing, Silk, Tops, Women

Today’s post is a Burda 11/2013 #103 pattern review, a lovely billowy blouse sewn in Liberty silk crepe de chine. The top has been on my Trello “Patterns to Sew”...

Burda 4/2022 Preview | First Look | Commentary | Line Drawings

2021, Burda, Burda 2021 Line Drawings, Burda Magazine

Updated 3/4/2022 Here we are with Burda 4/2022 first-look preview. So far Burda 1/2022 was a bit meh, while Burda 2/2022 had some interesting design. The most recent Burda 3/2022...

Tailor Academy Review

2022, Craftsy Class Review

Today’s post is a review of Tailor Academy – an online sewing masterclass for all levels taught by Stefan Wimmer, a ninth-generation tailor. Being a committed lifelong learner means I...

Vogue 1549 DVF Wrap Dress Pattern Review

2022, DIY Sewing Projects, Dresses, Sewing, Vintage patterns, Vogue Patterns, Women, Wrap Dresses

Updated 10/02/2022. Todays post is all about that iconic 70s vintage wrap dress from Diane von Furstenberg. I now have made it for the second time in a cotton lawn...

McCalls M6044 Chambray Men’s Shirt

2022, Chambray, M6044, McCalls, Mens, Sewing, Shirts, Uncategorized

McCalls M6044 is the pattern that keeps on giving! I love using this pattern to make shirts for my husband. This would be number 9 that I have made for...

Trend Patterns Raglan Dress TPC22 Sewing Pattern Review

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

Today’s post is a Trend Patterns Raglan Dress TPC22 sewing pattern review that I made last year in the most gorgeous Liberty Silk. I’ll start off by saying that I...

Burda 3/2022 Preview |First Look |Commentary | Line Drawings

Burda, Burda 2021 Line Drawings, Burda Magazine

Updated 6/3/2022. The line drawings for Burda 3/2022 are here and I must say – there are many dresses in this issue. I can’t wait for my issue to arrive....

Burda 2/2022 Preview |First Look | Commentary | Line Drawings

2021, Burda, Burda 2021 Line Drawings, Burda Magazine

Updated 6/3/2022. After an underwhelming Burda 1/2022, the line drawings for Burda 2/2022 have arrived! Scroll on for the first look, full line drawings, and a video browse through of...

5 Common Sewing Goals (and How I’d Rewrite Them)

2021, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

5 Common Sewing New Year’s Resolutions (and How I’d Rewrite Them) Over the years of my sewing life, I’ve spent an age thinking about what sewing goals I wanted to...

Burda 1/2022 Preview |First Look | Commentary | Line Drawings

2021, Burda, Burda 2021 Line Drawings, Burda Magazine

Updated 26/1/22. As we head into the festive season, Burda has released the first look of what to expect in the January 2022 issue (Burda 1/2022)! I recently received my...