Category Archives: Jalie

Pattern Review – Sewalong Pajama Pants

Posted on November 27, 2010 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Wherein Ann finishes the pants for her pajamas Continue reading →

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Now What?

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Have you ever had one of those days? I’ve had two. In a row. I’m not going to bore you with the details, but I can say that one of the problems was of my doing, the rest were not. … Continue reading →

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Pattern Review – Jalie 2682 V-neck Top

Posted on December 20, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Yesterday I mistakenly identified the Jalie pattern I planned to make for my niece. This is the one I really was planning to use. It’s better suited for the fabric. So here you go… Pattern Description: From Jalie’s website, “Stylish … Continue reading →

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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to…

Posted on December 19, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

…the doctor’s office. Honestly, I’ve spent more time in doctors’ offices in the last two weeks than I ever wanted. You know, when something like this happens, you just have to shrug your shoulders, set your spine and face it … Continue reading →

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Mesh Tutorial – Jalie Sweetheart Top

Posted on June 23, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

June of 2009 is shaping up to be the least sunny in Boston ever. Seriously, we have had 3 days of sun this month and that is it. I decided that I need to make some sunshine, so I settled … Continue reading →

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Cameras Cameras Everywhere

Posted on June 22, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Yesterday was the Yankee Classic ballroom dance competition. DS the younger was competing for the first time with his partner. In the past, both kids have competed Pro-Am with Tatiana. To add fun to fun, we’ve had a camera crew … Continue reading →

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Not-Quite Pattern Review – Jalie 2806 v.2

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

I already made this pattern once before, and you can read that review here. Not much has changed, but I did a couple of things differently. Fabric used: Rayon Jersey in Warm Pink from Gorgeous Fabrics (natch). What I did … Continue reading →

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Pattern Review – Jalie 2910 Faux Wrap Top

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

While I wait to get my Marfys, I decided to make a top from one of Jalie’s new patterns. I bought all four when they became available last month. Pattern Description: From Jalie’s website, “Women’s knit tops with forward shoulder … Continue reading →

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Weekend Recap and an Expo Lament

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

I hope you all had a great weekend! I didn’t get any sewing done, because I spent Saturday working as an Ambassador at the Sewing and Craft Expo in Worcester, MA. Then Sunday we decided to take the kids to … Continue reading →

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Ugh!

Posted on March 2, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Here’s what we woke up to today. I don’t complain too much about the weather, because it doesn’t do any good. But I have to admit, I am sick to death of winter right now. The kids had today off … Continue reading →

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