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

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August 5, 2018

A Travel Bag, Hold Stuff Securely

A Travel Bag, Why? Here’s why I made a travel bag; We travel quite a bit, and love to sight-see.  There’s always “stuff” to carry;  maps, passports, money, umbrellas, rain poncho and a water bottle.  And, I’m not in the habit of carrying a purse.  I like my hands free to open doors and hold hand-rails while my “stuff” is...
Categories not clothes or quilts/sewing Comments: 8
July 28, 2018

Grandma’s Kitchen Quilted Joined No Sashing

Grandma’s Kitchen is Pat Sloan’s Sew-Along Quilt Grandma’s Kitchen Quilt instructions are still available on Pat Sloan’s website, and they’re free! This is a 6-row quilt, so I joined it into 3 sections and quilted each section by machine, using my walking foot.   Here are some of the quilted blocks. Setting Blocks Peppermint Swirls The Kitchen Table Grandma’s Apron...
Categories sewing Comments: 6
June 8, 2018

Plant Hammock for a Very Heavy Plant

A Very Heavy Plant needs a Strong Plant Hammock This plant hammock was inspired by my friend Cheryl who wanted fabric in her garden.  I LOVE that idea, and had one more plant hammock to make, this one for a big, heavy (ugly) pot. The planter pot measured 34 inches from the top edge, around the bottom and back to...
Categories not clothes or quilts/sewing/sewing Comments: 0
June 4, 2018

Rose 3881 a new Summer Blouse from Jalie

Rose, New from Jalie Rose.  Even the name makes me think of summer, and this Rose is a sleeveless button-down shirt.  Perfect for summer! Rose pattern description: Sleeveless button-down shirt with collar, relaxed fit through waist and hips, bust dart (adult sizes only), rounded hem, back yoke, forward shoulder seam and box pleat at the back.  A: With bound armhole,...
Categories garments/sewing Comments: 10
June 3, 2018

Lisette 3883 Jalie has another new Pattern

Lisette is a Skirt! Lisette is a skirt, but not just ANY skirt.  Another new addition to the Jalie pattern line; slim-fitting, 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...
Categories garments/sewing Comments: 5
June 2, 2018

Mimosa 3890 Scoop-neck Tees New from Jalie

Mimosa 3890 Even the name is lovely; Mimosa. Relaxed fitting t-shirt with curved hem, side slit hem, banded scoop neckline and choice of sleeve. A: With chest pocket and short rolled sleeve B: Long sleeve with optional flounce at the shoulder C: Short self-tie sleeve. I made my Mimosa sample in View C with the short self -tie sleeve in...
Categories garments/sewing Comments: 9
June 1, 2018

Bobbie 3880, A New Pattern from Jalie

Bobbie 3880 Bobbie 3880 is brilliant!  It’s a magic v-neck pullover!  Rounded-V neck dolman top with unique cropped-tank-like facing that keeps the neckline against the body and hides the bra at all times. No more layering, no more unwanted “reveals”, even when you bend over to pick up something on the ground or hail a cab! The outer layer has...
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February 18, 2018

Jalie 3352 Dolman Garment 3 in the Wardrobe Contest

Garment 3, the Second of the Required 3 Tops. Jalie 3352 dolman is my pattern choice for garment #3.  The pattern is available from Distinctive Sewing Supplies (now closed when the owner, Catherine retired) in Oakville, and it includes 27 sizes! Added January 2020, click here to purchase this great pattern through Amazon.ca I’ve had this pattern in my collection...
Categories garments/sewing Comments: 6
June 20, 2017

Quilt in Sections then Join them Easily

I made this quilt. Quilt in Sections is the way I completed it.  Then I joined the sections, and here’s how I did that. And I loved every (almost) block.  I also really, really like the setting.  Thank you Pat Sloan.  Asymmetrical. I used all left-over Christmas prints from other projects, and white on white or cream background fabrics.  I...
Categories quilting Comments: 12
March 16, 2017

Jalie Raglan Tee 3245

You might recognize this pattern, the Jalie Raglan Tee, it’s the same one I used to make the racer-back cami (view C) shown on the bottom left.  Read about it by clicking here.   I received this piece of fabric from Distinctive Sewing Supplies to make view B, without the pockets. (Distinctive Sewing Supplies’ owner; Catherine, is now retired, so...
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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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