Jennie Jones
Designer Maker
Jennie Jones discovered sewing when she had children and her work is featured regularly in Simply Sewing magazine. Her Fast Fat Quarter designs show makers how to craft modern gifts, accessories and homewares using just one or two pieces of fabric. She shares a mix of handmade loveliness with a bit of vintage thrown in on her Instagram @thestitchinghut. Jenny harbors a fairly serious fabric buying habit
Recent articles by Jennie Jones
How to make a cosy poncho
Keep cosy this winter by making your own warm poncho! Learn how to sew your own poncho pattern with Jennie Jones' step by step guide
How to make a bento bag
Make your own Japanese-style fabric bag with our free bento bag sewing pattern. Use this step-by-step guide by Jennie Jones to piece together to fold three fabric squares into an elegant me-made accessory!
How to turn a shirt into a blouse
Jennie Jones explains how to turn a shirt into a blouse in time for summer! Follow her step by step guide to make your own.
DIY Pattern Weights Tutorial
Cutting out your sewing patterns will be a breeze thanks to this guide to how to make pattern weights by Jennie Jones. Read on for our free tutorial.
Dog doorstop pattern
Make a four-legged friend to guard your door in durable denim with Jennie Jones' doorstop how-to. Make your own with her adorable dog doorstop pattern
How to make fabric paper chains
This clever twist on the traditional paper chain by Jennie Jones will adorn your home with seasonal cheer. Read our step-by-step guide...
How to make headbands
Slick back your tresses with these DIY hairbands made in a few simple steps. In this tutorial we'll talk you through two different ways to make your own headbands in this quick and easy tutorial.
How to make a drawstring bag
Make a drawstring bag to carry your essentials with this quick fat quarter project from Jennie Jones.
How to make a velcro wallet
Get the kids together for a crafternoon and make Jennie Jones’ simple-sew DIY velcro wallets by hand or machine.
Free Gardening Apron Pattern
Get your garden blooming this summer with Jennie Jones’ retro pocket-front gardening apron pattern can be made from one fat quarter of fabric!
DIY jazzy harem pants
Stop, it’s hammer time! Choose a jazzy print and let the fabric do the talking with Jennie Jones’ comfy quick-sew guide to how to make harem pants.
How to make an apron
Gift the star baker in your life Jennie Jones' contrast trim half apron project (and hopefully they'll repay you in cake). Follow our easy steps for how to make an apron without a pattern needed.
How to make fabric baskets
Keep your sewing patterns in one place and brighten up your craft space with Jennie Jones’ simple fabric basket pattern.
Easy Men's shirt refashion
Transform a smart men’s shirt into a summer weekend wardrobe staple with Jennie Jones’ on-trend off-the-shoulder top.
How to make an envelope clutch bag
Brighten up your craft space with a slice of summer with Jennie Jones' clasp-fastened envelope clutch bag DIY in a mouth-watering watermelon print.
How to sew a camera strap
Get snap happy with this stylish reversible camera strap sewing pattern and step-by-step tutorial.
Quick-sew sleep mask DIY
Get a good night's sleep with this quick sewing mask project created by Jennie Jones.
How to sew a bow clutch bag
Whip up a bow-detail clutch bag using a contemporary geometric print in two colourways. Jennie Jones is here to show you how to whip up this quick gift idea…
T-shirt to Peplum Top Refashion
Jennie Jones shows you how to pep up a classic striped tee with a simple-sew peplum detail. This quick and easy refashion is great for beginners as you don't need to follow a sewing pattern.
T-shirt to teddy bear refashion
Upcycle a t-shirt into an adorable teddy bear with this free teddy bear sewing pattern designed by Jennie Jones
How to sew a pencil case
Get that back-to-school feeling with this cute pencil case designed by Jennie Jones.
How to make a sunglasses case
Keep your sunnies protected from scratches while you’re out and about this summer! Jennie Jones is here to show you how to sew a lined case with this free tutorial...
How to make a hot water bottle cover
Snuggle up and keep warm with this cosy hot water bottle cover designed by Jennie Jones.
How to make a DIY quick-sew clutch bag
Use your fat quarters to make this speedy DIY clutch bag designed by Jennie Jones