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November 21, 2022

Half of a Jalie Garment Sewing Retreat

Sew, What’s Half of a Jalie Garment Sewing Retreat? That’s what happens when you plan a sewing retreat for the last part of November.   A snow storm is forcast.  Snow comes.  The 401, a major road, is closed in areas.  The forcast was for as much as 40 cm in some areas for day 2.  It became half of a...

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November 13, 2022

100 Days Wearing Jalie daily

I did it!  100 days, wearing Jalie, daily! When I first began this personal Instagram challenge I didn’t have a goal for how many days I was going to do this.  I was just dressing one day and realized that I only wear “Me-Mades”, and that most of them are Jalie patterns.  So I just started posting pics on Instagram...

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November 4, 2022

Sewing for me, Over 60

Sewing for ME Hey Sewist!  Are you passionate about sewing for yourself?  As for me, I find GREAT pleasure in sewing for me, and learning how to adjust the patterns for my slowly changing body shape.  I’ve been sewing my own clothes “forever”.  Mom was a very talented sewist and it rubbed off.  My 2 sisters and I were always...

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October 17, 2022

Sew with me

Sew with me, in person or virtually, either way, I love spending time with sewists!   Sew with me on Tuesdays A great group of sewing enthusiasts meet at the Quinte West Library most Tuesday afternoons to sew together in person.  We have quilters and garment makers of all levels and the atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and full of giggles and...

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September 30, 2022

All Dressed Up in Jalie

There’s a family wedding coming up, and as the father-of-the-groom’s wife, I just knew that my “uniform” of Jalie’s Eleonores wouldn’t do.  Time to dress up.  A bit.  I don’t wear dresses anymore, except in the heat of the summer, so it was going to be some sort of pant outfit.  I chose Melanie 3889 in a flowing floral rayon...

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August 10, 2022

Jalie Garment Sewing Retreat

A Jalie Garment Sewing Retreat is Happening! Jalie Garment Sewing Retreat Date Change! Finally, (for me)  a Jalie garment sewing retreat!  Ever since I helped out at a retreat in Ingersoll for my friend Catherine with Emilie (Jalie’s Emilie) I’ve wanted to host my own.  After all, I am a Jalie Ambassador!  I sew Jalie, wear Jalie, and frequently teach...

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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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