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May 17, 2019

Neckline Alteration to Control Unwanted Stretching

I sew a lot of white tops each season, as they stain easily. You know, coffee, tea, red wine, etc. This fabric, a 2 x 2 rib from a bargain bin has a nice feel, but no memory. Once it’s stretched, it stays stretched. I had a neckline nightmare on my hands! Time for a neckline alteration. It innocently began...

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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”!...

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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...

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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...

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February 7, 2019

Jackets by Jalie

Basically Jalie Blog Tour, my Jackets by Jalie I am sew excited to be a part of the “Basically Jalie Blog Tour” with “Jackets by Jalie”! As a “Jalie Ambassador” I have a lot of experience sewing with Jalie sewing patterns, as a result, I often have helpful tips and techniques. (Jalie Sewing Patterns are drafted flawlessly and their instructions...

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January 28, 2019

Basically Jalie Blog Tour

I’m participating in the Basically Jalie Blog Tour! If you’ve been around my blog for a while, you KNOW how much I love Jalie sewing patterns. Their instructions are clear and concise, and the fit of their garments is sew good! Some of your favorite bloggers and me! will showcase their Jalie basics this February 6-12th! Each day, 4 or...

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January 25, 2019

120 Winners in the Sewing Bee

120 Entries, 120 Winners There were 120 entries, including mine, in the 5th Annual Sewing Bee at Patternreview.com. Amazing! And, of those 120 entries, there were 120 winners! Did you follow this first round? Did you read the reviews, check out the photos? Here’s a link to the blog post on Patternreview. No, my entry did not move on. And...

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January 5, 2019

Full Bust Adjustment to Jalie Dolman 3352

Let’s start by being honest, when I sew for myself, I don’t need to do a Full Bust Adjustment. (Read a post I wrote about making this tee for myself.) (FBA) Recently I helped out at a sewing retreat hosted by my friend Catherine, owner of Distinctive Sewing Supplies by presenting a few short seminars. One of the attendees requested...

garments/sewing Comments: 10

December 21, 2018

Emilie Pattern Modifications (Hacks)

How I Modified (Hacked) Emilie This post describes a few of my Emilie pattern modifications. The new, and free sewing pattern from Jalie; Emilie, is a gifting sewist’s dream come true. (Get yours here) I’ve made 6 with plans for more. My first 3 and the latest Emilie’s were sewn according to the pattern, the 4th and 5th versions were...

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December 19, 2018

Emilie, a Free Pattern from Jalie!

Do you sew with Jalie patterns? You know I do. I’ve sewn up a lot of Jalie patterns for children, myself and my hubby. At a recent sewing retreat, Emilie was wearing a really nice pink top that was a cross between a cozy sweater and a classy tunic. We all admired it, and she whispered that it was going...

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