You know by now that I’m a Jalie fan. It all began with my first pair of Eleonore’s that I whipped up in a hurry to go with a top I needed to photograph. Those fit so well and sewing went so smoothly that it was love at first sight. Fast forward a bit, and {…Continue Reading}
Yesterday I shared the very snuggly Yoko-as-a-blanket tops I made my daughters. Today I’m sharing my Jalie Yoko. Mine is much closer to the pattern as written. The only change I made was to lengthen the bodice by about 2.5″ to cover my @ss more completely. The measurements in the pattern include a shoulder to hem {…Continue Reading}
Have you seen Jalie‘s latest **and FREE** release, the Yoko? I’ve made three (technically five, I’ll explain in a bit) and can see even more hitting my machines soon! The Yoko is a square roll-neck top. Simplicity at it’s finest making it 1. a very quick sew and 2. easy fitting which means it’s perfect {…Continue Reading}
You all know the Fulton Sweater Blazer as the collar shot that enchanted Instagram. As part of the Raspberry Creek Fabrics promo team I knew pairing Alina’s latest pattern with their gorgeous fabrics was a perfect match. Here’s my collar pic – this definitely piqued everyone’s interest on Instagram! And here’s my Fulton Sweater Blazer {…Continue Reading}
Audrey and the folks at Project Run and Play put together a special Holiday Pattern Tour to show off how well the patterns available in the shop work for special events.  Our big event is the Holiday Concert at the girls’ school, where all the kids will get on stage by grade and sing a series {…Continue Reading}
Jalie started a tradition last year with Galaxie 1, a collection of bags and pouches perfect for gifting. This year, Galaxie 2 is also about gifting, but with kitchen accessories and wearable items. I made three of the five patterns included in the Galaxie 2 collection: the Phoenix Apron, Venus Headband, and Pandora Bowl Covers. {…Continue Reading}
Another fabulous handmade Halloween is in the books! This year Arden chose to trick or treat as Honey Lemon from Big Hero 6 and Hadley went as a Unicorn. Honey Lemon evolved from a first request for a generic scientist. While I was willing to make up a lab coat and accessories, I didn’t think {…Continue Reading}
I’m sure you’re familiar by now with my fondness for Jalie patterns and Sly Fox Fabrics. My latest fabric to try out was a wondrously soft and cozy floral sweater knit. I knew it would pair nicely with Jalie’s Helene Shawl Collar Cardigan – #3677. First the fabric: for real it’s like a warm hug. {…Continue Reading}
I received this really cool bubble crepe from Sly Fox Fabrics in exchange for promotion. It’s called Avalon and it will be stocking on July 11. The link above is to the new fabrics collection, so it should pop up there when it’s available. *Updated with direct link to Avalon fabric. It’s a woven fabric, {…Continue Reading}
I know you’ve all been waiting to see the patterns in Jalie’s latest collection. Â Fourteen new patterns! Â I chose to make #3881 Rose, and doubled my fun by making one for each daughter. Rose is a sleeveless button-down shirt with a collar. Â Optional flutter sleeves were chosen by both girls, and Hadley wanted the tie. {…Continue Reading}
