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May 19, 2024

4th Jalie Garment Sewing Retreat Update

This will be short and sweet; I have a couple of spaces that have just been opened up in my 4th Jalie Garment Sewing Retreat. The reviews of past retreats are amazing and I guarantee that your garment sewing skills will improve. I have sewn most of their garment patterns, many of them a few times, some of them more...

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April 18, 2024

Jalie Garment Sewing Retreat at That Sewing Place Newmarket

I’m all geared up for another Jalie Garment Sewing Retreat at That Sewing Place Newmarket! They host this twice a year, Spring and Fall, and I LOVE being the instructor. Here’s how That Sewing Place describes it: This in person retreat with Yvette Chilcott will give you the opportunity to work on your projects while benefiting from Jalie brand ambassador...

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March 12, 2024

4th Jalie Garment Sewing Retreat

I’m hosting my 4th Jalie Garment Retreat! As a Jalie Sewing Ambassador, I’ve sewn most of their garment patterns. Many of them have been the focus for classes, both in person and on Zoom. I have an extensive knowledge of the techniques that add a professional touch to your garments. Sewing machine, serger, and cover-stitch hints and tips are all...

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November 1, 2023

Jalie Retreat with Yvette

Jalie Retreat with Yvette Join me at Stitch by Stitch Kingston for 2 full days of Jalie garment sewing. November 27 & 28! As a Jalie Ambassador, I’ve sewn most of their impeccably drafted garment patterns, many of them multiple times. In this upcoming retreat I’ll share my experiences. Here is Stitch by Stitch Kingston’s description of my retreat: Jalie...

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October 26, 2023

Third Jalie Garment Sewing Retreat

Yes, I’m Gearing up for my Third Jalie Garment Sewing Retreat These retreats are sew much fun! I started this retreat thing in November of 2018. My friend Catherine invited me to help out at a retreat that she organized in Ingersoll Ontario. The featured guest was Emilie of Jalie, and I was hooked. I wrote a post about it,...

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April 25, 2023

Second 2-Day Jalie Garment Sewing Retreat

Second 2-Day Jalie Garment Sewing Retreat with me, Yvette Matthys Chilcott laFosse, a Jalie Creative Ambassador. Save the date! Featuring Jalie’s well drafted garment patterns, here is their story: Jalie is a mother-daughter company. It was founded by Jeanne in 1983 when Émilie was only 3 years old. The two now make a fantastic duo who brings you practical patterns...

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November 21, 2022

Half of a Jalie Garment Sewing Retreat

Sew, What’s Half of a Jalie Garment Sewing Retreat? That’s what happens when you plan a sewing retreat for the last part of November. A snow storm is forcast. Snow comes. The 401, a major road, is closed in areas. The forcast was for as much as 40 cm in some areas for day 2. It became half of a...

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September 4, 2022

Sew Easy Jalie Dolman 3352

It’s a Sew Easy Jalie Dolman There’s a saying; “when life throws you scraps make a quilt”. And I do, I LOVE scrap quilts. But sometimes the scrap is a garment fabric! So then it becomes a challenge to see if I can get a wearable out of it. My late mom was a wizard at this and love the...

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August 10, 2022

Jalie Garment Sewing Retreat

A Jalie Garment Sewing Retreat is Happening! Jalie Garment Sewing Retreat Date Change! Finally, (for me) a Jalie garment sewing retreat! Ever since I helped out at a retreat in Ingersoll for my friend Catherine with Emilie (Jalie’s Emilie) I’ve wanted to host my own. After all, I am a Jalie Ambassador! I sew Jalie, wear Jalie, and frequently teach...

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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...

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