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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...

garments/sewing Comments: 2

March 11, 2019

My Sewing Plans

What are my Sewing Plans? I’m on vacation, so I’m not sewing ANYTHING! But I think about sewing. And I think about blogging. I think I’m obsessed about sewing plans. I’m excited to announce that I’ll be guest posting for Fabricville for Spring 2019 so I chose 2 Burda patterns and some fabric, and as soon as I get...

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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...

garments/sewing Comments: 4

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....

garments/sewing Comments: 13

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...

about Yvette/Free Patterns/garments/sewing/sewing Comments: 10

December 17, 2018

A Jalie Gift

Are you a sewist? Still hoping to sew something girlie? Quickly? Last minute like? Yes? Then hold on…….. Something’s coming from Jalie, a free gift for you, a really useful free gift for you! I can’t tell you more until Wednesday, but……………………………I can help you get ready. Select your fabric(s), 40% stretch in width and length, something soft and drapey. ...

Free Patterns/garments/sewing/sewing Comment: 1

November 14, 2018

Garment Sewing Retreat with Jalie in Ingersoll

A Garment Sewing Retreat with Jalie I’m counting down the days, I’ve sewn up a few new garments, and I have 3 lectures ready to present! Catherine Goetz of Distinctive Sewing Supplies organized this garment sewing retreat for November 19, 20 and 21. The featured guest is Emilie of Jalie, with Catherine and I assisting with guidance as needed. In preparation for...

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October 15, 2018

Creativ Festival Fall 2018, Sewn Up

The Creativ Festival Fall 2018 is History! My contribution to the Creativ Festival Fall 2018 was helping Catherine Goetz, owner of Distinctive Sewing Supplies, as part of her amazing team. We began set-up around 9 am on Wednesday, and by 12:30 we were finished! Lorna, Beth and I shared a lovely room at the Garden Hilton, which was nearby, so we checked in,...

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August 29, 2018

Jalie 2107 Pants for Men and Boys

Jalie 2107 Pants for Bill I’m on the last leg of a 10-day vacation. The first few days away from home are always relaxing and full of anticipation. Then I realize how much I miss my fur babies. And I miss my friends. And I miss my family. Then I start to think about sewing. What am I going to...

garments/sewing Comments: 5

August 5, 2018

A Travel Bag, Hold Stuff Securely

A Travel Bag, Why? Here’s why I made a travel bag; We travel quite a bit, and love to sight-see. There’s always “stuff” to carry; maps, passports, money, umbrellas, rain poncho and a water bottle. And, I’m not in the habit of carrying a purse. I like my hands free to open doors and hold hand-rails while my “stuff” is...

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