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

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March 13, 2025

I’m going to Substack

Hi there, As you may be aware, I am giving up this blog due to the high costs of maintaining it. I’m on Substack, just finding my way around, and you’re welcome  to follow me.  I’d love to see you there where I’m continuing my sewing journey.   yvette’s Substack | yvette chilcott | Substack
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February 23, 2025

Moving On, Thank You!

Good morning dear readers.  I have decided to close down my (this) website.  I’m moving on. As you know, or might not, I started this adventure to fill a void in my life.  I had owned a (successful) sewing machine/knitting machine store that I had started in the 1980’s in my home when my children were small.  It went storefront...
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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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Played with more crumbs of denim, ideas are swimmi Played with more crumbs of denim, ideas are swimming in my brain! #denimdenimdenim #crumbquiltingscraps
Preparing a teaching sample, this woven cotton/pol Preparing a teaching sample, this woven cotton/poly/spandex is ready for pre washing, with the cut ends serged together. The project is Jalie’s Roxanne cargo pants for That Sewing Place Newmarket. #jalie #jaliepatterns #jalieroxanne #thatsewingplacenewmarket #sewwhatyvette
This project was a bit out of my comfort zone, fir This project was a bit out of my comfort zone, first it was the colour and then it was the blouse pattern. The pants were sewn first, that fabric insisted on following me home. I sewed a streamlined pair of Jalie's Eleonore pull-on jeans. BUT, I had nothing to wear with them. I went to Fabricland in Belleville and found 2 pieces, a very stretchy jersey, and THIS crinkle gauze. Both are the same colour. The jersey was quickly serged into a Jalie Dolman, but this fabric needed to be a blouse. Out came my stash of Burda Style magazines and this blouse pattern was perfect. Winter 2016. I like the gathered neckline and the little covered button there, too. It had been a while since I sewed a Burda with no seam allowance or hem allowance, and lots of tracing, but the results are sew worth the effort. I'm glad I tackled it. #fabriclandcanada #jaliepatterns #jalieeleonore #sewover60 #burdastyle
The Jalie Eleonore pants are complete. Streamline The Jalie Eleonore pants are complete. Streamlined, so no faux fly, back pockets or back yoke. I raise the rise, deepen the pockets, and reduce the back crotch length and they fit me perfectly! Now, to sew some tops. #jalie #jaliepatterns #jalieeleonore #sewover50tops #sewover50
Working on a pair of streamlined Eleonores by Jali Working on a pair of streamlined Eleonores by Jalie. I LOVE this print, and wanted a dressier look. I have this pattern customized to my fit, higher rise, flatter back curve, and for this version I skipped the faux fly, the back pockets and back yoke. #jaliepatterns #sewingwithjalie #jalieeleonore #sewover50 #sewover60
Back pocket on Jalie’s Eleonore, I love to perso Back pocket on Jalie’s Eleonore, I love to personalize them. #jalie #jaliepatterns #sewwhatyvette #sewingjeans #backpocket
I love using “surprise” fabric for pant pocket I love using “surprise” fabric for pant pockets! These are Jalie’s Eleonores, customized to my shape. Legs lengthened, rise added to, and the back reduced. #jalie #jaliepatterns #jalieeleonore #sewover50 #sewover60 #sewjeansthatfit
I'm in the process of closing my website, and movi I'm in the process of closing my website, and moving my free patterns and tutorials over to my facebook group; SewWhatYvette. The "Anything" bag tutorial was added this morning. #learntosew #freesewingtutorial #sewabag
It became a twin-set! I had just enough of this c It became a twin-set! I had just enough of this cozy sweater-knit after making my teaching sample of Jalie’s Helene 3677 to make myself a new Jalie 2805. #jalie #jaliehelene #jalie2805
And now there are two #denimlove #scrap #denimscra And now there are two #denimlove #scrap #denimscraps #fabriccrumbs
All finished! Jalie’s Helene, 3677, in a cozy s All finished! Jalie’s Helene, 3677, in a cozy sweater knit. This one is a teaching sample for a Zoom class at That Sewing Place, Newmarket. #jaliepatterns #jaliehelene #thatsewingplacenewmarket #sewingknits #sewwhatyvette
A new class sample almost complete, Jalie’s Hele A new class sample almost complete, Jalie’s Helene 3677. This was a speedy project, sew far, 3 hours from tracing the pattern to this stage. I have some great tips to share with the class via Zoom for That Sewing Place Newmarket. #jaliehelene #jalie #thatsewingplacenewmarket
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
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