Category Archives: Jalie

Jalie 2005, Hot Patterns La Strada

Posted on February 11, 2017 by Fabric, Thread, Clothes?

First up is Jalie 2005.   This is an out of print pattern, but I think it was hugely popular back in the day.  I tried the boatneck and really, I don’t like boatnecks that much, so the shirts were … Continue reading →

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Jalie 2682 X 2, a Hot Patterns Layering Tank, Vogue 9207d and some other things

Posted on January 2, 2017 by Fabric, Thread, Clothes?

I’ve been on Christmas vacation and don’t go back to work until tomorrow, so I have had sewing time!!!!!!!!! Yay!!!!  It’s been so awesome! Things I’ve gotten done: Two Jalie 2682.  Seriously…I LOVE this top.  I went up three sizes … Continue reading →

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A tale of 3.5 tests

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Fabric, Thread, Clothes?

So last week I did a test of the Jalie Eleonores.  I used a ponte knit as my muslin fabric.  Overall, they need some work.  I didn’t want to take the time to get them fixed, so I just put them … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on April 9, 2016 by Fabric, Thread, Clothes?

I’ve been doing some slow sewing here lately…or at least that’s what it feels like!  Last weekend, or maybe the weekend before, I started on a muslin of the HotPatterns Sarine top. This is another one of these patterns that … Continue reading →

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2015 Wrap up, and Sew Many Dresses, Sew Little Time, and Sewaholic Thurlows

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Fabric, Thread, Clothes?

I’m a bit behind on blog posts and I had intended each of these to be a standalone…but let’s face it…I’m better off writing less and scrunching them into one post because I have time now.  🙂   It’s early … Continue reading →

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Jalie 2680

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Fabric, Thread, Clothes?

I made this coat a second time…but it’s for my sister on this go around.  She likes pink, and my local Joanns just so happened to have some of this softshell fleece in pink!  I made a size BB for her…this … Continue reading →

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Jalie 2911s

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Fabric, Thread, Clothes?

One was in the plans, but I found two fabrics at Joanns that I liked, so two were made.   My favorite is the  blue one because I love the color, but I know these both will get a lot … Continue reading →

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Here a cami, there a cami….

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Fabric, Thread, Clothes?

Sometimes I just want to play with lace!  I decided that I want to sew this pattern into a dress next… I have the fabric picked out and it’s a solid ITY in Teal/peacock.  It’s a FANTASTIC color…but it’s really … Continue reading →

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Jalie 2680 – Finished

Posted on November 8, 2015 by Fabric, Thread, Clothes?

Finally!!!  This has seemed like the never ending coat project!  I put the final touches on it this morning.   Here are the dressform shots: And on me: Overall, I’m super pleased!!  This pattern went together perfectly and I used … Continue reading →

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Two Magic Skirts and a Jalie Twist Top

Posted on October 10, 2015 by Fabric, Thread, Clothes?

I had been working on the HP Essential Shift top and got tired of making muslins.  My muslin tolerance is relatively high, but my sewing time is limited and I prefer to be produce things I can actually wear.  So … Continue reading →

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