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

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May 29, 2020

An Easy Welt Pocket for Jalie’s Renee 4018

You asked, and I did it; wrote a tutorial for an easy welt pocket for Jalie’s Renee, that incredible new pant pattern that fits like a glove.  Here’s my original review of this pattern. This tutorial is based on my size “V” (40 inch hip).  For children you’ll want to decrease the dimensions.  This is my 3rd attempt at adding...
Categories not clothes or quilts/sewing Comments: 4
May 25, 2020

Add a Nose Wire Piece to my Mask Pattern

Adding a Wire Nose Piece to my Mask Pattern   I was wearing my mask at the grocery store the other day when I suffered a hot-flash.  Not just any old hot flash, the mother of all hot flashes, and the heat escaped my mask and hung out behind my glasses.  OMG!  Time to add a bendable nose-wire that might...
Categories not clothes or quilts/sewing Comments: 3
May 19, 2020

Pineapple Quilt Block Made Easy

Pineapple Quilt Block Made Easy no special ruler required!  I love scrap quilts, and my method of making this block with 1 1/2 inch strips of scrap fabrics makes this a great scrap buster, and a very colourful quilt. You can use any quilting ruler with 1/4″ markings. It all starts with a “square in a square” which can be...
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May 14, 2020

Bianca by Jalie 2020 Pattern 4019

I saved my prettiest for last; Bianca by Jalie, pattern #4019 part of the 2020 collection.   Bianca by Jalie Round-neck top and dress with or without cap sleeves. The neckline is finished with binding in the front and facing in the back A: Top that hits above the hips B: Knee-length dress with optional pockets. Wear it loose or...
Categories garments/sewing Comments: 5
May 12, 2020

Romy & Elle 2 New Jalie Tops 2020

Here I am again, this time to introduce Romy & Elle, 2 New Jalie Tops. Romy 2024 Sweater or Tunic by Jalie Loose-fitting raglan sweater and tunic with a batwing effect, funnel neck without neck seam and sleeve cuffs. The perfect pattern for beginners! The boxy sweater (A) is finished with hem band. The tunic (B) is tapered from bust down...
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May 11, 2020

Florence and Renee Jalie 2020

Florence 4020 by Jalie Boxy button-front shirt and shirtdress with band collar, cut-in sleeves finished with a band and rectangle chest pockets. The shirt (A) hits just above high hips. The dress version hits just above the knee and includes in-seam pockets. 28 SIZES INCLUDED Girls, Women, Plus sizes Sizing info / Back of pattern RECOMMENDED FABRIC Light-weight woven fabrics...
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May 10, 2020

Florence & Stella 2 more from Jalie’s 2020

Introducing Florence, and Stella Today I’d like to introduce you to Florence 4020 and Stella 4023; Jalie 2020’s great friends.  Florence is my new best friend and I’m having a great time with her.  She is a star in her own right, but gets along with others such as Stella, the new legging pattern really well.  Let’s get to know...
Categories about Yvette/garments/sewing Comments: 6
May 8, 2020

Maxime by Jalie, a 3-Season Jacket

Maxime by Jalie (description from Jalie’s website) Three-season jacket with clever 2-in-1 pockets. Encased elastic at hem and cuffs keeps the breeze out. The zipper has a full-length shield that doubles as a chin guard. Your fabric choice will make it a light windbreaker or a toasty fall jacket.   Let’s begin with the disclaimers: As a Jalie Creative Ambassador, I...
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May 6, 2020

Jalie 2020 Pattern Launch, I Sewed 7

The Wait  On February 20th, 2020, the PDF versions of Jalie’s new sewing patterns were made available to Jalie’s Creative Ambassadors. We chose our favourites and the marathon of sewing began.  For the Jalie 2020 pattern launch I sewed 7! 1 dress, 1 pair of leggings, 1 pair of pants, 1 jacket, 1 pullover sweater, 1 reversible topper and 1...
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May 3, 2020

Jalie 2020 Pattern Launch May 4th

Tomorrow!  It’s the Jalie 2020 pattern launch!  May 4th, 2020, there will be 13 new patterns to fuel your sewjo.  What did I Sew? I sewed up 7 of the new ones, and made 3 different versions of one named Florence.  One is a downright “hack” and you’ll see more of that in a few weeks. I’m working on a...
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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
Picked up yesterday, this very, very soft fleece i Picked up yesterday, this very, very soft fleece is destined to become a cozy Christmas sweater. Now to decide, will it be Jalie’s Emilie or Jalie’s Nathalie? Time will tell. #sewwhatyvette @jalie_patterns #jalieemilie #jalienathalie #sewchristmassweater
Jalie’s Danaelle completed. This one is my teac Jalie’s Danaelle completed. This one is my teaching sample for a recently completed class I taught for @thatsewingplace Newmarket. I bound the back-hood, front-hood and the neckline with a knit binding for a “finished look. @jalie_patterns #jaliedanaelle #isewmyownclothes #sewingteacher #sewingclassesonline #sewover50 #sewover60 @sewwhatyvette
This Sunday Scrap Happy Zoom class is a step by st This Sunday Scrap Happy Zoom class is a step by step tutorial to sew this vintage-styled roll-warmer. 10 am (Toronto time) November 27 on Zoom from my sewing room. Cost is $5 and registration is by email yvettechilcott (at) yahoo (dot) ca. until midnight today. @sewwhatyvette #iteachonzoom #rollwarmer #rollwarmers #sewingtutorials #sewingtutorialsforbeginners #scrapfabricproject
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