Tag: sewing

August 19, 2021

Martin Lounge Pants & Boxers

Jalie’s Martin lounge pants & boxers sewing pattern brings back some good sewing memories.  I’ve been sewing for almost 60 years and still LOVE to sew.   (Yikes, where did that time go?)  My first husband was a big man, and worked outdoors in all kinds of Ontario/Canadian weather.  He wore boxers for comfort, and he found the style like this...

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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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August 14, 2021

Victor (Swim) Shorts

Introducing “Victor” (Swim) Shorts Jalie’s description:  Victor Swim shorts with elasticized waistband, optional drawstring, pockets at side seam, and mesh lining. Easy to make. And in 28 sizes; from child’s size 2 to adult’s 127 cm (50″) waist! Victor (swim) Shorts for my Hubby When I first saw this pattern I didn’t recognize the potential or versatility of it.  Then...

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August 11, 2021

Laurent Crew Tees and Hoodie

Introducing Jalie’s Laurent Crew Tees and Hoodie Sewing basics for yourself?  A man in your life?  Children?  Yes?  Then the Laurent crew tees and hoodie is one of those patterns that you’ll turn to time and time again. The basic shape makes it a great pattern for beginners and more experienced sewists will love the ease of construction and the...

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July 16, 2021

A Basic Shell, Bianca by Jalie and my round shoulders

I needed another summer top.  Not a tank top, something a bit dressier to go with most of my “bottoms”.  Voila, a basic shell, Bianca.  Jalie comes through EVERY time my sewing brain gets creative. (See more here on Jalie’s website, and it’s a dress, too.)  I reviewed Bianca when it was introduced, read THAT post here. I must admit,...

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July 2, 2021

Round Shoulder Adjustment, Altering Alice by Jalie

Round Shoulder Adjustment for Me Too much time at a computer, sewing machine, serger, cutting table, kitchen counter, and age all contribute to round shoulders and a general “hunching” forward. For me, it’s been gradual, and has become more pronounced with each birthday. A round shoulder adjustment has become a required alteration for me. I realized that I couldn’t ignore...

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June 30, 2021

Rose Became a Tank Top

This is how Jalie’s Rose Became a Tank Top There’s ALWAYS a story.  Here’s mine; I needed/wanted a tank top.  In THIS fabric.  (I’ll tell you why in another post) It had to have wide enough shoulders to cover bra straps.  And it had to be loose enough and long enough to be flattering. So I took (big) liberties and...

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May 2, 2021

Add Rise Length to Jalie’s Vanessa Pant Pattern

Another Jalie project!  Vanessa #3676 by Jalie!  This project fulfils 2 needs, #1 will be a guest post for Fabricville’s blog, #2 will become a class at Stitch by Stitch Kingston.  On Zoom of course. As part of my class prep, I’m going to make myself a brand new pair, in a baby-blue linen-look fabric.  I’ve made this pattern a...

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April 12, 2021

Sorting Scraps for an Insulated Casserole Carrier

Sorting Scraps for an Insulated Casserole Carrier It was NOT a “play outside” day for me, so I played with my scrap fabrics in the sewing room!  For another edition of an insulated casserole carrier from scrap fabrics!  Just sew you know, I have LOTS of fabric!   The small bits are sorted by size or shape.  2 1/2 inch wide...

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February 7, 2021

Episode 1 of Scrap Happy

This is exciting for me, getting ready for episode 1 of Scrap Happy!  I have loads of ideas, some practical, some frivolous, some quilted, some folded, all sewn, all scraps and leftovers.  My February project has begun! In Case you Missed it, Scrap Happy On the last Sunday of each month, starting with episode 1 of Scrap Happy, on February...

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