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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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August 7, 2022

A Robe for Hubby, Jalie 2567

If you sew for men, this pattern is a real winner. It’s a classic, designed for children and women, but I used it to make a robe for hubby; Jalie 2567. (Actually, I made 2 bathrobes for him using this pattern.) It’s available as a PDF only, but that doesn’t bother me. Sometimes I print and tape, but I used...

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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 22, 2022

Machine Satin-Stitch Applique

Machine Satin-Stitch Applique on a Curvy Font I used this Font And I downloaded it here: 555 Outline Fonts – 1001 Free Fonts https://www.1001freefonts.com/outline-fonts-3.phpI enlarged each letter at about 2 inches tall. Satin-Stitch Applique: Thread your sewing machine up with a decorative thread in the needle. Be sure that if your thread is a 40 weight or thicker, that you...

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May 16, 2022

Scrap Happy Toiletry Bag for Dad

This month’s Scrap Happy pattern is a toiletry bag for Dad. Or a zippered bag for anyone. It’s fully lined with terry cloth, has a full zipper, a hanging tab, AND appliqued with a name. Or letters. Or not at all, but why not? I’m including a GREAT font that I found that’s perfect for the machine applique. It’s 2...

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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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May 8, 2022

8 Things I Sewed with Fusible Thread

I LOVE using fusible thread! And you know I love to share my creative sewing passion, so here are 8 things I sewed with fusible thread! It makes basting a breeze! Particularly on soft fluid knits. The fusible part helps to stabilize the edge. Use Fusible Thread in your Sewing Machine. Wind a bobbin with it for your sewing machine. ...