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June 13, 2019

Point Presser/Clapper and Point Turner

Point Presser/Clapper & Point Turner Introducing a New Tool and an Old Favourite It’s all about using the right tools, and if you are aiming for professional results, I recommend both a Point Presser/Clapper and a Point Turner. Point Presser/Clapper If you want to press sharp, flat points, pleats, and creases YOU NEED THIS TOOL! The pointy part at the...

garments/sewing Comments: 4

June 4, 2019

Fabric Marking Tools my Favorites

Fabric Marking Tools, These are my Favorites! It’s all about accuracy, so here are the fabric marking tools that are my favorites. And, it’s not a “one size fits all”. It depends on the fabric, thick, thin, textured, or smooth. It depends on the colour of your fabric, and what you want to mark on it. If you just want...

not clothes or quilts Comments: 9

June 1, 2019

Happily Sewing Along & Future Sewing Plans

Yes, we’re Happily Sewing Along Guess what? There are 40 people participating in my Jalie Tania Coatigan Sew Along! Hopefully, they are all happily sewing along, but we haven’t even begun to sew yet. It’s password protected though. If you aren’t participating, my recent blog posts are probably pretty boring. Please don’t leave me, there’s other stuff going on that...

garments/sewing Comments: 5

May 21, 2019

Alice & Charlotte by Jalie

Introducing Alice and Charlotte by Jalie Two more new sewing patterns, Alice & Charlotte by Jalie Alice #3904 Sewing pattern for an easy-to-wear, feminine top, semi-fitted at bust and hips, with more ease around the waist. V neck finished with facing, cap sleeve and optional keyhole back (required for kids sizes, optional in adult sizes). The diagonal seaming allows you...

garments/sewing Comments: 2

May 19, 2019

Tania Coatigan Sewing Pattern 3906 from Jalie

Tania Coatigan Sewing pattern for an open-front, relaxed-fit unlined blazer that can be worn as a cardigan the Tania Coatigan. Pockets in the diagonal seaming, special notched collar that lays flat against the neck. Very versatile, it can be made in a wool blend, a structured knit (ponte) or linen. You can size up or down, depending on the look...

garments Comments: 16

May 17, 2019

Jalie Simone & Nicole are 2 New Sewing Patterns

After much anticipation, the new collection of sewing patterns has been launched and this post is my take on the Jalie Simone & Nicole. To order your patterns, click here to visit the Jalie website. Added January 2020, click here to order your Simone pattern through Amazon.ca As a Jalie Creative Ambassador, I received these patterns at no charge...

garments/sewing Comments: 12

May 17, 2019

Neckline Alteration to Control Unwanted Stretching

I sew a lot of white tops each season, as they stain easily. You know, coffee, tea, red wine, etc. This fabric, a 2 x 2 rib from a bargain bin has a nice feel, but no memory. Once it’s stretched, it stays stretched. I had a neckline nightmare on my hands! Time for a neckline alteration. It innocently began...

garments/sewing Comments: 3

May 14, 2019

Jalie Sneak Peek at Spring 2019

Sneak Peek at the Newest Jalie Collection I chose 5 patterns in this collection of 12, made each one, and some of them twice. There’s something for everyone to sew up in this group. First of all because of the inclusive size range, also the styles cover casual to elegant wear, beginners and a bit trickier. Tomorrow is “Launch Day”!...

garments/sewing Comments: 5

May 3, 2019

Survey Results about Classes Planned

Survey Results about Classes Planned Around your Input Survey Results from your Input It’s a long, long post! 52 people participated! I think that’s exciting! I had a great time reading the responses, and although not everyone left me with their name, most of you did. I appreciate that. And it seems everyone who responded has and uses a sewing...

about Yvette/sewing Comments: 4

May 2, 2019

The Madrid Review

The Madrid, I was a Tester Olga, of Coffee and Thread has just published her newest pattern, the Madrid Dress. Here’s the description on her website: The Madrid is a Bohemian inspired faux wrap dress or tunic with a tiered skirt. Three length options and sleeve variations let you create a garment that’s effortlessly cool and easy to style. It...

garments/sewing Comments: 9

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