In my sew-cation I gave myself over the Christmas break, I wanted to try finding a good singlet top pattern. As this is an item of clothing I wear most days, my current RTW ones are getting a bit tatty looking. I have a good selection of Jalie patterns, and found a couple of options … Read more Jalie 2565 – Singlet Top
On a recent shopping trip where small people came too, we returned home with some Pokemon fleece. So that it didn’t lurk in stash for longer than was necessary, I decided that it should become a bathrobe. I used Jalie 2567, which I had on hand. Despite D. only having just turned 4, I decided … Read more Jalie 2567 – Bathrobe
Pattern Description: Polo shirt with standing collar, buttoned placket, shoulder tabs, back yoke and forward shoulder seam, short (A) or long (B) banded sleeve, two chest pockets with flaps and side seam slits. . Pattern Sizing: Toddler 2 to Mens 50″ chest Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes, the instructions were excellent – well written with … Read more Men’s (and Boy’s) Rugby Jersey – Jalie 3137
Indie Pattern Month is being hosted by Mel of the Curious Kiwi, and Kat of Modern Vintage Cupcakes. Head on over to their blogs to find out more, and join in the fun. Despite, having quite a substantial pattern stash containing both Big 4 patterns and Independent pattern designers, it is the Indie’s I tend to reach … Read more Indie Pattern Month
The next Jalie pattern I tried out was 2911, a pattern for Women’s pullovers, either with or without a hood. I made this up for my Mum’s birthday, as she mentioned wanting a new lightweight sweater. I found a caramel coloured sweatshirting, that didn’t look too heavy and gave it a try. The instructions were … Read more Jalie 2911 Women’s Pullovers
This was the first pattern I tried from Jalie, a Canadian pattern company, that I discovered through Pattern Review. I ordered a couple of different patterns, and decided to try this one first as it currently has 80+ reviews! I chose a pink and black stripe synthetic, probably polyester, and used a black cotton/lycra for the … Read more Jalie 2794 Sweetheart Top
