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July 23, 2022

Sharing the Jalie Love

Teaching people to sew with Jalie’s sewing patterns is sew much fun!  It’s all about sharing the Jalie Love.  For the most part I’m still teaching using Zoom, but do have a 2-day workshop coming to That Sewing Place in Newmarket!   I’ve had students from all over the place on Zoom!  It’s a great way to take classes without having...

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June 9, 2022

How I Drafted my Functional Front Pockets for Jalie’s Eleonore Pull-on Jeans Pattern

Functional Front Pockets Wow, that’s the longest title I’ve written, then shortened it to functional front pockets.  (Sew far)  When Jalie’s  Eleonore Pull-on Jean pattern was first released the front pockets were “faux”.  Non-functional.  After I made a pair (or 2, or 3) I knew I needed functional front pockets and drafted my own.  And wrote about how I did...

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June 5, 2022

Karine Raglan Cardi by Jalie

Karine Raglan Cardigan Sew, this Karine Raglan Cardi #4242 is a real WINNER!  Since sewing it a few weeks ago, I have worn it most days.  The comfortable fit, 2 roomy pockets, the great sleeve and body length, AND it’s “my” colour”.   Karine is another one of Jalie’s new releases, and it fits perfectly into my wardrobe.  I had the...

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May 28, 2022

ZOOM Modern Joggers

ZOOM Modern Joggers A new pattern from Jalie!  I’m not a jogging pant kinda gal, but I LOVE these Zoom modern joggers #4238!  They have STYLE!   Like, there’s elastic in that waistband!  And did you see those pockets? Here’s Jalie’s description of this new pattern:  Jogger pants pattern designed for French terry. High-rise cut with wide elastic waistband, back yoke...

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May 14, 2022

Almost Instant Summer Sewing

Jalie’s Dolman #3352, is almost instant summer sewing! It got hot really fast here in Southern Ontario Canada.  Too fast for my liking.  One day I needed a jacket, socks and shoes, the next day it was sandals, capris and no sleeves. I needed almost instant summer sewing, and Jalie Dolman #3352 came to the rescue.   This piece of gorgeous...

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April 23, 2022

Fusible Thread Pocket Basting

 Fusible Thread Pocket Basting Read on and see what I did for this fusible thread pocket basting.  It made for “Pocket Perfection”. I recently sewed myself a new version of Jalie’s #3245, Raglan Tunic and Racerback Tank.  The pattern includes the option of adding 2 cute patch-pockets.  I “passed” on adding the pockets as I tend to put “stuff” in...

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April 1, 2022

Maxime, Zoom Class with Me

Maxime Zoom Class Sew one for yourself, or for your man, or for a child, 28 sizes are included in Maxime, this 3-Season jacket pattern # 4012 by Jalie!  I’m teaching this Maxime Zoom class through Stitch by Stitch Kingston, for 4 weeks, beginning Wednesday April 20th.   Maxime Zoom Class Sample for Hubby Here are a few photos of hubby...

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March 20, 2022

Thick Sherpa Bathrobe

Or, a new suit for my hubby, lol.  I tease him about his robe wearing, and he came back with “don’t laugh at my suit”, lol.  Bill’s New “Suit”, a Thick Sherpa Bathrobe I used a vintage Stretch and Sew pattern, #2000, Classic Robes pattern that has been in my “often used” collection for years.    The fabric is well...

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March 10, 2022

Jalie’s Maxime, via Fabricville

Jalie’s Maxime, via Fabricville, my 3-season Jacket My review and post about Jalie’s Maxime, via Fabricville is up!  It was an interesting experience, sewing with fabric I’d never sewn with before, as well as the logistics and challenge of ordering fabric on-line without touching it, lol.   Maxime, not just for Girls There are 28 sizes included for girls and...

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February 9, 2022

Add a Front Zipper to Jalie’s Laurent Hoodie

Why did I add a front zipper to Jalie’s Laurent hoodie?  I have 3 reasons: I wear glasses and don’t like to pull anything over my head. Even though I’m not fussy about my hair, I hate messing my “do”. Because I can, lol, and as a teacher, it became an opportunity for sharing more of my skills. Here’s Jalie’s...

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