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SewWhatYvette

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

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August 7, 2019

Eleonore Sew-Along Jalie 3461

Let’s do Another Sew-Along! An Eleonore sew-along, that is Jalie’s Eleonore 3461. If you were part of my last sew-along you know how I play.  It’s free again! Starts August 17, 2019.  Registration is now closed.  All the tutorials will become available for sale 2 weeks after this sew-along wraps up.  Please email me for the details. The posts will...
Categories sewing Comments: 6
August 5, 2019

Tania 3906 Sew-Along Wrap-up

Tania 3906 Sew-Along Wrap-up My work on this one is complete, so here’s our Tania 3906 sew-along wrap-up. My first official sew-along was this one; Tania 3906, a coatigan by Jalie.  46 people participated, some of whom disappeared without a word. The remainder were very generous with their comments, photos, and support.  Thank you.   If you’ve landed here through...
Categories garments/sewing Comments: 3
July 29, 2019

Produce Bags

Produce Bags using Re-purposed Polyester Window Sheers This Produce Bags project began when I (finally) realized that all those flimsy plastic bags that I put my produce into at the grocery store were strangling our earth.  Nothing fancy, quick and easy, and furthermore, here in my town the check-out clerks admire them.   I had a discoloured window sheer that...
Categories Free Patterns/not clothes or quilts/sewing/sewing Comments: 2
June 27, 2019

Madrid Top Cool and Breezy

Summer has (finally)  Arrived in Southern Ontario! Enter a new Madrid top cool and breezy. It’s day 11 of the 12-day Coffee + Thread Madrid Dress Tour! Have you been following as one spectacular version after another is shared? I was a tester for this pattern before it was released.  Designed by Olga, of Coffee + Thread, I particularly like...
Categories garments/sewing Comment: 1
June 17, 2019

Self-Made Bias Binding

Self-Made Bias Binding  Why self-made bias binding? I prefer to make my own because most of the manufactured stuff is often a cotton poly mix, stiff and boring. My method involves cutting a piece of on-grain fabric a specific size, cutting off then re-attaching a corner to make a trapezoid (yes) before marking the cutting lines and sewing it into...
Categories not clothes or quilts/sewing Comments: 12
June 13, 2019

Point Presser/Clapper and Point Turner

Point Presser/Clapper & Point Turner Introducing a New Tool and an Old Favourite   It’s all about using the right tools, and if you are aiming for professional results, I recommend both a Point Presser/Clapper and a Point Turner. Point Presser/Clapper If you want to press sharp, flat points, pleats, and creases YOU NEED THIS TOOL!  The pointy part at the...
Categories garments/sewing Comments: 4
June 4, 2019

Fabric Marking Tools my Favorites

Fabric Marking Tools, These are my Favorites! It’s all about accuracy, so here are the fabric marking tools that are my favorites.  And, it’s not a “one size fits all”.  It depends on the fabric, thick, thin, textured, or smooth.  It depends on the colour of your fabric, and what you want to mark on it.   If you just want...
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June 1, 2019

Happily Sewing Along & Future Sewing Plans

Yes, we’re Happily Sewing Along Guess what?  There are 40 people participating in my Jalie Tania Coatigan Sew Along!  Hopefully, they are all happily sewing along, but we haven’t even begun to sew yet. It’s password protected though. If you aren’t participating, my recent blog posts are probably pretty boring.  Please don’t leave me, there’s other stuff going on that...
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May 21, 2019

Alice & Charlotte by Jalie

Introducing Alice and Charlotte by Jalie Two more new sewing patterns, Alice & Charlotte by Jalie Alice #3904 Sewing pattern for an easy-to-wear, feminine top, semi-fitted at bust and hips, with more ease around the waist. V neck finished with facing, cap sleeve and optional keyhole back (required for kids sizes, optional in adult sizes). The diagonal seaming allows you...
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May 19, 2019

Tania Coatigan Sewing Pattern 3906 from Jalie

Tania Coatigan Sewing pattern for an open-front, relaxed-fit unlined blazer that can be worn as a cardigan the Tania Coatigan. Pockets in the diagonal seaming, special notched collar that lays flat against the neck. Very versatile, it can be made in a wool blend, a structured knit (ponte) or linen. You can size up or down, depending on the look...
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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.
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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