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January 26, 2021

Face Warming Cowl Mask to Sew

I’ve been spending quality time outside this winter, hiking in a local park with good friends, and freezing my face off. Sew, I sew, and am creative, and came up with a solution; a face warming cowl mask that I can pull up over my face when social distancing out on the trails. With an optional nose wire for those...

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December 29, 2020

French Press Cozy, Easy to Sew

Why I Need a French Press Cozy “Necessity is the Mother of Invention” is how the saying goes, right? So my daughter gifted me a bag of Starbucks coffee beans. (I love fresh ground coffee.) Out came the grinder and the French Press and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee soon filled the air. Mmmmmmmm. The first cup was delicious....

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December 26, 2020

Sewing Underwear for Men Gerald 3885 by Jalie

Sewing Underwear for Boys and Men Recently I’d been asked to repair a pair of knit boxers for one of our grown boys. Apparently they cost $35!!!! so I couldn’t wait to see them! OMG they were quite something, with strategic smooth seams, soft silky knit fabric, no “fly”, and cover-stitched hems. Here’s a pic of the $35 pair. Time...

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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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December 5, 2020

Flair! New Mask Patterns by Jalie

Exciting Mask Patterns? Yep, in Flair, new mask patterns from Jalie, are 4 impeccably drafted mask patterns in 5 (yes 5) sizes! And, with all the free patterns available out there (including my own) I wondered what could possibly be new. Well, along with those masks is a headband, plus a clever bag with zippers to carry your masks in....

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November 29, 2020

Jalie’s Galaxie 4

Announcing the latest GALAXIE pattern from Jalie, #4! Described as: GALAXIE 4 – Accessories for pets (and their humans), this collection has something for everyone! Make gifts for your pet, pet-loving friend or treat yourself with fun and easy-to-sew projects. Jalie’s Galaxie 4 includes 5 patterns: COQUETTE // PET TENT Cozy little hideout for your pet. 8” to 16” diameter,...

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October 15, 2020

Add Side Drapes to a Tee

I first taught this hands-on workshop at the Toronto CreativFestival. Why did I add side drapes to a Tee? The inspiration came from ready-to wear, and it’s such a flattering addition. See how the fabric just flows over the hip area? I received many requests for a class after wearing my samples around my sewing friends and colleagues. And that’s...

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September 7, 2020

Sun Visor, a Free Pattern and Tutorial

With the days getting shorter, the sun has been right in my eyes when I take an evening walk. My poor old sun-visor had seen better days, so here’s a new version, a sun visor, a free pattern and tutorial. No floppy brim on this one, thanks to “Craft-Fuse”. Supplies: • 2 pieces of fabric for the brim, cotton is...

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September 7, 2020

Jalie’s Michelle 3911 Grabbing the End of Summer

The idea started with a lightweight cotton batik and a hot summer. It ended with a cool, sleeveless pull-on top using Jalie’s Michelle 3911. Here’s Jalie’s description of this one: Sewing pattern for breezy tank and dress Rounded V neck Straps wide enough to cover bra straps Double-layer style (A) (that allows you to use those sheer fabrics in your...

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June 16, 2020

Sun Block Shirts

Sun Block shirts make it easy to enjoy the outdoors more safely. The fabric blocks more than 70% of UV a, b, and c. I want to enjoy the outdoors as much as possible, but the sun can be dangerous to our skin. I made 2, one for me and one for my daughter who has already had cancer...

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