Category: sewing

January 18, 2019

Cardigan inspired by Living Coral

Round 1; a cardigan inspired by living coral I enjoyed the first challenge of the sewing bee! Sewing a cardigan inspired by living coral. If you’d like more information about the sewing bee, I wrote about it here. The details are on the patternreview.com website, here. Coral is one of those colours that make me happy. It conjures up images...

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January 12, 2019

5th Annual Sewing Bee

Patternreview.com is hosting their 5th Annual Sewing Bee Have you heard about it? The 5th Annual Sewing Bee hosted at Patternreview.com? I’m very “goal-driven”, “goal-inspired”, “deadline-loving”……..I think you get the drift. I’m a member of patternreview.com and I love their contests. I don’t enter them all, but this one called my name. Round 1: Sew a Knit Cardigan inspired by...

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January 5, 2019

Full Bust Adjustment to Jalie Dolman 3352

Let’s start by being honest, when I sew for myself, I don’t need to do a Full Bust Adjustment. (Read a post I wrote about making this tee for myself.) (FBA) Recently I helped out at a sewing retreat hosted by my friend Catherine, owner of Distinctive Sewing Supplies by presenting a few short seminars. One of the attendees requested...

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December 21, 2018

Emilie Pattern Modifications (Hacks)

How I Modified (Hacked) Emilie This post describes a few of my Emilie pattern modifications.  The new, and free sewing pattern from Jalie; Emilie, is a gifting sewist’s dream come true. (Get yours here) I’ve made 6 with plans for more. My first 3 and the latest Emilie’s were sewn according to the pattern, the 4th and 5th versions were...

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December 19, 2018

Emilie, a Free Pattern from Jalie!

Do you sew with Jalie patterns?  You know I do.  I’ve sewn up a lot of Jalie patterns for children, myself and my hubby.  At a recent sewing retreat, Emilie was wearing a really nice pink top that was a cross between a cozy sweater and a classy tunic.  We all admired it, and she whispered that it was going...

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December 17, 2018

A Jalie Gift

Are you a sewist?   Still hoping to sew something girlie?  Quickly?  Last minute like?  Yes?  Then hold on…….. Something’s coming from Jalie, a free gift for you, a really useful free gift for you! I can’t tell you more until Wednesday, but……………………………I can help you get ready.  Select your fabric(s), 40% stretch in width and length, something soft and drapey. ...

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November 27, 2018

Stack & Whack a 6-Pack

Stack (& whack) a 6-Pack   I sew more than garments.  I quilt, too.  Mostly scrap quilts.  But others, too.  Our quilt guild, the Trent Valley Quilter’s Guild asked me to teach a workshop on “Stack & Whack” in the Spring of 2019.  I agreed and the fun began.  A one-day workshop requires a project that can be mostly completed...

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November 24, 2018

Galaxie 2 Kitchen Wearables and Accessories

Galaxie 2 This collection is all about kitchen accessories and wearables. This sewing pattern is the second one of the GALAXIE collection, a yearly tradition! All items listed below are included in this pattern that comes with fully illustrated instructions. GALAXIE is the perfect pattern for gifts and uses easy-to-find fabrics. PHOENIX APRON Modern apron with sleek pocket. Ties cross in...

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November 14, 2018

Garment Sewing Retreat with Jalie in Ingersoll

A Garment Sewing Retreat with Jalie I’m counting down the days, I’ve sewn up a few new garments, and I have 3 lectures ready to present!   Catherine Goetz of Distinctive Sewing Supplies organized this garment sewing retreat for November 19, 20 and 21.  The featured guest is Emilie of Jalie, with Catherine and I assisting with guidance as needed.   In preparation for...

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November 5, 2018

Sewing Charts to Print for your Sewing Ease

Sewing Charts In today’s world of meters/yards, and grams/ounces I find it a challenge to keep it all straight in my head.  Math was never a strong skill for me and when Catherine Goetz, owner of Distinctive Sewing Supplies decided to downsize her online store, she suggested that I post her charts here for YOU! Sewing Chart for Selecting Thread and...

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