Jalie’s Charlie Bomber Jacket in Fleece

I recently taught an on-line class for That Sewing Place Newmarket.  Our project this time was Jalie’s Charlie Bomber jacket (#3675) (fully lined) and I sewed my teaching sample in fleece.  I always make a teaching sample. 

Teaching on Zoom has it’s challenges, and so I often teach from my sewing machine with a camera set up between me and the presser foot.

My classes always include little details that I include in my version of the instructions.  This little hanging loop is an example.  Notice, too, how neatly the zipper and the collar line up at the neckline of this Charlie Bomber Jacket.

I also suggested that everyone make a sample of the welt pocket BEFORE attempting to insert it into the jacket.  I really like this pocket and, like most sewing projects, are easy, if you take them one step at a time.  Having a sample to refer to can be a big help.

It was a great 5-week course and I look forward to working with them again.  I’ll be heading to Newmarket in person for a live retreat in October, but before that we plan on sewing Jalie’s Renee Ponte Pants. (That Sewing Place just received a fantastic new Ponte in black that I can’t wait to see.)

(I added a welt pocket to my versions and will include those directions in the class.)

If sewing Jalie’s garment patterns interest you, I am hosting my own 2-day retreat here in Trenton Ontario November 17 & 18, 2023.  I only take 10 people, so if you’re interested, please email me at yvettechilcott@yahoo.ca for more info. (here’s some info about the last one I had.)