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Sharing my creativity one stitch at a time. Email me at yvettechilcott at yahoo dot ca

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November 4, 2024

Meet Sam by Jalie 4458

Meet Sam by Jalie 4458 A gift for my hubby, this is better than “ready to wear”! Meet Sam by Jalie! Jalie describes Sam as: If you loved the Alex fleece but are looking for a full-zip option, Sam is your perfect match! This sleek, hip-length jacket with a high collar keeps you warm on cool days and layers beautifully...
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November 1, 2024

Sewing Classes Fall Winter 2024

Sewing Classes Fall Winter 2024 Hey there!  My classrooms are alive with the sound of sewing!  We just wrapped up our 5th Jalie Garment Retreat, where 8 sewing enthusiasts spent 2 days with me, sewing Jalie garments!  (Pics will follow in another post.) And the sewing classes keep on coming! November 2024 Sewing Classes: Wednesday November 6th: Sew Stylish, Cover-stitch/Serger...
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October 15, 2024

Claudette by Jalie, Sew Versatile!

Claudette by Jalie was Timed Perfectly! “Everywhere” I look, I see shirts, shackets, and cozy vests!  Do a google search of “shacket”, just for fun.  Claudette is the jumping off point for most of the results.  Most of them are shown in plaids.  My first Claudette was sewn in a cotton linen blend, black and white yarn-dyed plaid.  Read my...
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October 15, 2024

Elsa by Jalie, Sleeveless Tops and Dress

Elsa by Jalie is a new release! It’s a pattern for three fitted, sleeveless tops and dress with either a mock turtleneck (A) or a banded crew neck (B) with the armhole slightly cut-in.  Extended sizing options go from child size 2 up to 5XX!   Elsa by Jalie is available in three lengths: cropped top (hits at the belly...
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September 28, 2024

Claudette Shirt/Dress Teaching Sample

I’m getting ready to teach a virtual class using Jalie’s Claudette, so I’m busy making notes and a Claudette Shirt/Dress teaching sample. Here’s what happened!  I took a few minutes to look for images on the internet and an hour passed! But I found LOTS of inspiration!  I typed in “shacket” and went down a rabbit hole.  It’s getting into...
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August 11, 2024

Jalie’s Louise for under the Sun

Going to Aruba in July meant I needed sun protection.  Hence, Jalie’s Louise for under the sun, (4453).  I’d already sewn one version of this  Multi-Sport Jersey pattern so knew it would be ideal for the trip. The version shown above is the exact pattern, with no alterations, and I really enjoyed making it.  The exterior pockets on the back...
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July 13, 2024

Jalie’s Tank & Swimshorts

Jalie’s Tank & Swimshorts Thanks to Marlene, of That Sewing Place Newmarket, I made Jalie’s tank and swimshorts to swim in.  I would never have looked twice at this combo,  but I don’t really know why. I am a real fan of tankinis, and that’s what this combination turned into.  I teach for That Sewing Place, both virtually and in...
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July 10, 2024

Jalie’s Claudette 4451

Jalie’s Claudette 4451 I LOVE Jalie’s Claudette 4451,  and it brings back great memories.  When I was a teen, my mom (who was my mentor and a fantastic sewist) made me a shirtdress.  It was corduroy, the softest narrow-wale corduroy in a warm rust colour.  Unfortunately, I grew out of it far too quickly.  And I have no pictures.  I...
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June 17, 2024

Chantal by Jalie, a Swing Dress or Top

Chantal by Jalie, Swinging this Summer! This post; Chantal by Jalie,  took a long time for me to produce.  Mostly because this Spring has been too cool and damp for me to wear it in comfort.  That was the only obstacle!  This dress/top was really easy to put together and it is soooooo easy to fit. The pattern number is...
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May 30, 2024

Sleeves Create your Style E-book

Sleeves, Create your Style My book is complete and ready to print!  Sleeves, Create your Style is ready!  Working from a basic sleeve pattern, I’ll show you how to create more than 1 dozen distinctive sleeve variations so you can personalize the sleeves in your sewing journey.  I hinted at it in this post (click here) And wrote about it...
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I’m a very creative person with a flair to share and a desire to inspire. Since selling my business in 2014 my time is spent teaching and creating.
On a cold snowy day in Ontario cozy is a requireme On a cold snowy day in Ontario cozy is a requirement. Jalie’s 2805, long sleeves plus the turtleneck fits the bill. Made of a medium weight sweater knit. #jaliepatterns #jalie2805
Getting creative in my sewing room! This piece of Getting creative in my sewing room! This piece of fabric called my name during a recent visit to Fabricland and the ideas just kept coming. I used Jalie's Dolman #3352 (one of my favorites), raised the neckline, added a neckband, AND shoulder accents with covered buttons. #jaliepatterns #jaliedolman #sewnbyme
My newest cat bed is being tested. It appears to My newest cat bed is being tested. It appears to be approved. #catlover #catbed #scrapflannel
I did a Jalie sewing marathon this past weekend, m I did a Jalie sewing marathon this past weekend, made 5 garments! Here are Karine worn over a modified Dolman (sleeve bands added, and lowered neckline with added neckband, and my old, faithful Eleonore jeans. The other garments will be shown later. #jaliepatterns #jaliekarine #jaliedolman #jalieeleonore
Hot weather dressing, fabric is Polartec Power Dry Hot weather dressing, fabric is Polartec Power Dry from #Discovery Fabrics. Jacket is Jalie’s Louise 4453 over tank 6625 (modified) and Eleonore jeans. No sunburn for me. #jaliepatterns #jalielouise #jalietank #jalieeleonore #discoverytrekkingfabric
Yard work and housework calls for comfort; Jalie’s Monique in a cool cotton knit worn over an old pair of Renee Ponte pants in a light stretch denim. #jaliepatterns #jalie #jaliemonique #jalierenee
Another Jalie Dolman with a neckline “borrowed” from 2805, just because I can, lol. #jaliepatterns #jaliedolman #jalie2805
Jalie’s Dolman in a textured knit fabric, perfec Jalie’s Dolman in a textured knit fabric, perfect for summer. I used the “wrong “ side of the fabric for the neckband. Worn with Jalie’s Eleonore jeans, my most sewn pattern. #jaliepatterns #sewingjalie #jaliedolman #jalieeleonore
Getting ready to teach a cover-stitch class, weari Getting ready to teach a cover-stitch class, wearing Jalie’s Mimosa (3890) with a straightened hem and a flared sleeve (from my Sleeve book). I love the casual fit! Worn with Jalie’s Eleonore jeans made from Ponte. #jaliepatterns #jalie #jaliemimosa #jaliemimosatop #jalieeleonore
I’ve set up my Epic3 for embroidery for the firs I’ve set up my Epic3 for embroidery for the first time. What struck me the most is how sturdy everything is. It all fits together perfectly. The hoop attaches smoothly with no pulling, tugging or pushing. Thank you, #husqvarnaviking and #stitchbystitchkingston. This is going to be a great experience. #sewwhatyvette #epic3 #sweetpeaembroidery
by Jalie; cozy Caroline. This version features uni by Jalie; cozy Caroline. This version features unique, deep side pockets that stay at the front and a snuggly collar. The sleeves and the bottom are cuffed. The fabric is a navy wide ribbed stretch terry, it shows best in the frame on each side of the photo. #jaliepatterns #jalielife #jaliecaroline #sewwhatyvette #sewover50
Sewing up a storm with Jalie's newest patterns. (A Sewing up a storm with Jalie's newest patterns. (And an old favourite too). Top is Monique in a bold black and white ITY print, paired with cropped Eleonores. #jaliepatterns #jalielife #jaliemonique #jalieeleonore #sewwhatyvette #sewover50
More Jalie magic, this is another of my new tops; More Jalie magic, this is another of my new tops; Monique, made of a cotton blend knit, paired with Denyse made of a cool poly/rayon. #jaliemonique #jaliedenyse #jaliepatterns #jalielife #sewwhatyvette #sewover50
V-neck pullover in a vibrant floral ITY. Pattern i V-neck pullover in a vibrant floral ITY. Pattern is Jalie's new Monique. Worn with Eleonore pull-on jeans. #jaliepatterns #jaliemonique #sewwhatyvette #sewover50 #jalieeleonore
Happily Scrapping! February’s Scrap Happy episo Happily Scrapping! February’s Scrap Happy episode is a generously sized tote bag that wraps and snaps into a tight little roll. French seams, boxed corners, great features that you can use in other projects, sign up before Saturday. The zoom class is Sunday, February 26 at10:00 Toronto time. Cost is $5 and includes complete instructions. yvettechilcott@yahoo.ca #sewwhatyvette #sewscrappy #sewscraps #sewtotebag
The quilting is complete, construction has begun! The quilting is complete, construction has begun! @artisticquiltswithcolor #freespiritfabrics #tamarackjacket #grainlinestudio #sewwhatyvette #sewingclasses
Warm hands, thanks to Mimi mittens from Jalie! 17 Warm hands, thanks to Mimi mittens from Jalie! 17 sizes are included. I used a remnant of nylon for the outer layer, some polyester quilt batting for filler and fleece inside and for the cuffs. @jalie_patterns @sewwhatyvette #jaliemimi #sewingmittens
Reversible Vase Cover, over a glass jar. Instruct Reversible Vase Cover, over a glass jar. Instructions are coming, it took 2 fat quarters plus elastic. Serger friendly! @sewwhatyvette #scrapfabricproject #scrapfabric #sergersewing
Sewing with my sistas. This group of women (plus Sewing with my sistas. This group of women (plus a few others who aren’t in the pic) clothed 8 children in the Quinte West Adopt a Child program, sewed 70 pairs of pj pants and crocheted toys and hats. We used Jalie’s Martin lounge pants and boxers pattern, which I slightly modified for simplicity. (Blog post is coming with details) @quinte_west @jalie_patterns #jaliemartin @sewwhatyvette #sewingpjs #sewingproject #sewingforchildren #sewingforcharity
Picked up yesterday, hubby’s getting a new robe! Picked up yesterday, hubby’s getting a new robe! This soft cozy fleece is perfect for Jalie’s robe 2567. @jalie_patterns #sewwhatyvette #jalie2567 #sewbathrobe #sewrobe
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