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June 17, 2024

Chantal by Jalie, a Swing Dress or Top

Chantal by Jalie, Swinging this Summer! This post; Chantal by Jalie, took a long time for me to produce. Mostly because this Spring has been too cool and damp for me to wear it in comfort. That was the only obstacle! This dress/top was really easy to put together and it is soooooo easy to fit. The pattern number is...

garments/sewing Comments: 2

July 27, 2023

Jalie’s 2023 Collection is LIVE!

Jalie’s 2023 collection is LIVE! And I’m thrilled to share a few of them WITH you.(Click here to go to Jalie’s collection, then be sure to came back!) The pants are made using the new, Denyse (#4347). They are easy to make and have an option for shorts. I did have to raise the rise in this pattern to get...

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May 28, 2022

ZOOM Modern Joggers

ZOOM Modern Joggers A new pattern from Jalie! I’m not a jogging pant kinda gal, but I LOVE these Zoom modern joggers #4238! They have STYLE! Like, there’s elastic in that waistband! And did you see those pockets? Here’s Jalie’s description of this new pattern: Jogger pants pattern designed for French terry. High-rise cut with wide elastic waistband, back yoke...

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March 10, 2022

Jalie’s Maxime, via Fabricville

Jalie’s Maxime, via Fabricville, my 3-season Jacket My review and post about Jalie’s Maxime, via Fabricville is up! It was an interesting experience, sewing with fabric I’d never sewn with before, as well as the logistics and challenge of ordering fabric on-line without touching it, lol. Maxime, not just for Girls There are 28 sizes included for girls and...

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August 17, 2021

Beatrice Tanks and Dresses

Beatrice Tanks and Dresses Jalie introduced “Beatrice Tanks and Dresses” (#4135) this week. Jalie’s description: Choice of fitted tank tops and knee-length dresses with bound neckline and armholes. View A: Tank with square neckline. View B: Camisole with narrow straps and a straight neckline. Two lengths options Pair it with the Sylvie shorts for a fun summer outfit or a...

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May 30, 2021

Scrap Pineapple Blocks Zoom Feedback

We got together on Zoom, and I demonstrated how I make my scrap pineapple blocks using any quilting ruler. I’m getting the hang of this on-line teaching just wish the technology didn’t sometimes throw pins and needles at me. Thank goodness for patient students. Here’s how it worked: My students registered with me ahead of time and prepaid $5 each. ...

sewing Comments: 6

December 9, 2020

Nordik Quilted Booties and Slippers with Travel Bag

Nordik Quilted Booties and Slippers with a Travel Bag by Jalie Nordik Description by Jalie For the spa, home, or camping trips. The perfect gift-making pattern! A: Mid-calf booties with an optional adjustable elastic that traps warm air. B: Reversible slippers with rib knit heel piece for a better fit. Both views are insulated with batting for comfort and warmth....

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June 27, 2019

Madrid Top Cool and Breezy

Summer has (finally) Arrived in Southern Ontario! Enter a new Madrid top cool and breezy. It’s day 11 of the 12-day Coffee + Thread Madrid Dress Tour! Have you been following as one spectacular version after another is shared? I was a tester for this pattern before it was released. Designed by Olga, of Coffee + Thread, I particularly like...

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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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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,...

garments/sewing Comments: 10

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