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

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        • Soup Bowl Cozy for Use in the Microwave
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November 27, 2018

Stack & Whack a 6-Pack

Stack (& whack) a 6-Pack   I sew more than garments.  I quilt, too.  Mostly scrap quilts.  But others, too.  Our quilt guild, the Trent Valley Quilter’s Guild asked me to teach a workshop on “Stack & Whack” in the Spring of 2019.  I agreed and the fun began.  A one-day workshop requires a project that can be mostly completed...
Categories quilting/sewing Comments: 5
November 24, 2018

Galaxie 2 Kitchen Wearables and Accessories

Galaxie 2 This collection is all about kitchen accessories and wearables. This sewing pattern is the second one of the GALAXIE collection, a yearly tradition! All items listed below are included in this pattern that comes with fully illustrated instructions. GALAXIE is the perfect pattern for gifts and uses easy-to-find fabrics. PHOENIX APRON Modern apron with sleek pocket. Ties cross in...
Categories sewing Comments: 4
November 14, 2018

Garment Sewing Retreat with Jalie in Ingersoll

A Garment Sewing Retreat with Jalie I’m counting down the days, I’ve sewn up a few new garments, and I have 3 lectures ready to present!   Catherine Goetz of Distinctive Sewing Supplies organized this garment sewing retreat for November 19, 20 and 21.  The featured guest is Emilie of Jalie, with Catherine and I assisting with guidance as needed.   In preparation for...
Categories garments/sewing Comments: 3
November 5, 2018

Sewing Charts to Print for your Sewing Ease

Sewing Charts In today’s world of meters/yards, and grams/ounces I find it a challenge to keep it all straight in my head.  Math was never a strong skill for me and when Catherine Goetz, owner of Distinctive Sewing Supplies decided to downsize her online store, she suggested that I post her charts here for YOU! Sewing Chart for Selecting Thread and...
Categories Free Patterns/not clothes or quilts/sewing/sewing Comments: 4
November 2, 2018

Bill’s Shorts Again Jalie 2107

Bill’s Shorts Fit! Success!  Bill’s shorts fit!  In a previous post, I shared my experience with this great pattern, Jalie 2107.  I also mentioned that the first pair was too tight in the waist.  Boo hoo. Fortunately, I had enough of that same cotton twill to make a larger pair. I started by selecting the size by his waist measurement,...
Categories garments/sewing Comments: 3
October 26, 2018

Twin Needle Top Stitch Steps on Eleonore Jeans by Jalie

Twin Needle top-stitch is THE BEST! I LOVE using a wide twin needle to top-stitch on denim or twill weight fabrics.     I just completed (another) pair of these great Eleonore pull-on jeans by Jalie in a beautiful stretch Bengaline.  I love my wide twin needle for the top-stitching and streamlined the process so I didn’t have to keep exchanging the...
Categories garments/sewing Comments: 26
October 15, 2018

Creativ Festival Fall 2018, Sewn Up

The Creativ Festival Fall 2018 is History! My contribution to the Creativ Festival Fall 2018 was helping Catherine Goetz, owner of  Distinctive Sewing Supplies, as part of her amazing team.  We began set-up around 9 am on Wednesday, and by 12:30 we were finished!  Lorna, Beth and I shared a lovely room at the Garden Hilton, which was nearby, so we checked in,...
Categories about Yvette/garments/sewing Comments: 6
October 1, 2018

Men’s Pants Jalie 2107

Men’s Pants (or shorts) I don’t sew for my hubby too often.  Bathrobes and shirts are it, for the most part, other than a bit of mending.  He doesn’t wear tee-shirts, preferring button down short sleeved shirts with pockets.  He’s 6 ft 3,  so I often add a couple of extra buttonholes and use the extra buttons that come with “good”...
Categories garments/sewing Comments: 4
September 28, 2018

Lisette Skirt in Stretch Woven

I made Lisette in Stretch Woven Lisette (Jalie 3883) pattern description:  Slim-fitting, a high-waist pull-on pencil skirt that sits at the navel with two length options: mini or knee length. A: Skirt with elasticized waist B: Skirt with elasticized waist and flattering angled seaming, perfect for color blocking. C: Skirt with wide waistband. A super quick sewing project, perfect for beginners,...
Categories garments/sewing Comments: 0
August 29, 2018

Jalie 2107 Pants for Men and Boys

Jalie 2107 Pants for Bill I’m on the last leg of a 10-day vacation.  The first few days away from home are always relaxing and full of anticipation.  Then I realize how much I miss my fur babies.  And I miss my friends.  And I miss my family.  Then I start to think about sewing. What am I going to...
Categories garments/sewing Comments: 5

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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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