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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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May 14, 2019

Jalie Sneak Peek at Spring 2019

Sneak Peek at the Newest Jalie Collection I chose 5 patterns in this collection of 12, made each one, and some of them twice.  There’s something for everyone to sew up in this group.  First of all because of the inclusive size range, also the styles cover casual to elegant wear, beginners and a bit trickier.   Tomorrow is “Launch Day”!...
Categories garments/sewing Comments: 5
May 3, 2019

Survey Results about Classes Planned

Survey Results about Classes Planned Around your Input Survey Results from your Input It’s a long, long post! 52 people participated!  I think that’s exciting!  I had a great time reading the responses, and although not everyone left me with their name, most of you did.  I appreciate that.  And it seems everyone who responded has and uses a sewing...
Categories about Yvette/sewing Comments: 4
May 2, 2019

The Madrid Review

The Madrid, I was a Tester Olga, of Coffee and Thread has just published her newest pattern, the Madrid Dress.  Here’s the description on her website: The Madrid is a Bohemian inspired faux wrap dress or tunic with a tiered skirt. Three length options and sleeve variations let you create a garment that’s effortlessly cool and easy to style. It...
Categories garments/sewing Comments: 9
April 27, 2019

Classes and Workshops Survey

Teaching Classes and Workshops are “My Thing” UPDATED AT 2:18 Friday May 3rd, Survey is closed, thank you for participating. Most of you, my readers, know that I love to teach.  Lessons, classes and workshops were the back-bone of my success as a knitting machine and sewing machine retailer. New opportunities for teaching have presented themselves and I’d like your...
Categories about Yvette/Knitting Machines/sewing Comments: 2
April 20, 2019

Machine Knitting Techniques Workshop

Taking a machine knitting techniques workshop will ensure your garments look professionally made. Machine Knitting has been part of my adult life and although I don’t knit as much as I used to, I still machine knit and love to teach. I’m teaching a Machine Knitting Techniques Workshop to a group of knitters in Omemee and have been making samples...
Categories Knitting Machines Comments: 3
March 12, 2019

12 New Jalie Patterns Spring 2019

12 Jalie Patterns in a new Collection Spring 2019 It’s a “work in progress”, but close to completion, a collection of 12 new Jalie sewing patterns for 2019 will be released soon.  As a Jalie Ambassador, I get to choose a few and sew them up for “advance promotion”.  Emilie (Jalie) teased those of us attending a garment sewing retreat...
Categories garments/sewing Comments: 2
March 11, 2019

My Sewing Plans

What are my Sewing Plans? I’m on vacation, so I’m not sewing ANYTHING!  But I think about sewing. And I think about blogging.   I think I’m obsessed about sewing plans.     I’m excited to announce that I’ll be guest posting for Fabricville for Spring 2019 so I chose 2 Burda patterns and some fabric, and as soon as I get...
Categories garments/sewing Comments: 2
February 26, 2019

Men’s Pants for Traveling

Why did I sew men’s pants for traveling?  Because I can! My hubby and I LOVE to travel!  As a result, we know exactly what features we need in travel clothes.  Everybody’s needs are very specific including ours.  My 6 ft 3-inch tall hubby carries glasses (and/or sunglasses) so all his (long) shirts need pockets.  That’s shirts, not tee-shirts.   He...
Categories garments/sewing Comments: 4
February 13, 2019

Love Dress by Sewera Fashion by a Tester

Love Dress Pattern Description The Love Dress is a slim fitting women’s dress pattern sizes 32 – 50 / 2 – 20, with flattering curved bust darts and back waist darts. The front pattern pieces include separate A – C Cup and D+ Cup pattern pieces. The slightly high and wide neckline is finished with a shaped facing. 3 different...
Categories garments/sewing Comments: 4
February 11, 2019

Roho Blouse by Coffee + Thread

Roho Blouse Pattern Description The Roho blouse is a loose-fitting raglan top made for lightweight to mid-weight woven fabrics with drape. The blouse can be styled many different ways, depending on your mood for the day. It’s a perfect casual top to lounge around on Sunday mornings. Pair it with a skirt or trousers and it’s suitable or the office....
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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
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
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