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Video Instructions
As you probably noticed on the video banner on this blog, we recently added video tutorials showing the techniques we use to sew knitsĀ and elastics. With all the positive feedback we received, we...
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Reprints are in!
Just a quick post to let you know that Gymnastics Leotards 2792 and Men's Skating Pants 2803 are finally back in stock!We are working on a new video that should be online in a few days... Stay tuned :)
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Video : How to Make a Bra
We just uploaded a new video tutorial showing you how to make a wireless bra using Jalie 3131 - Bra and Camisole sewing pattern. In the video, you can steps from A to Z and Jeanne shows both the...
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Yoga Pants on Ice
For all skating moms out there looking for an affordable alternative to the expensive skating pants in store, here is a picture of our yoga pants pattern on ice!I wish I could skate like this :)AmƩlie...
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Video: How to Sew a V-Neck T-Shirt
Have banded V-neck tops always given you a hard time? We just published a new video tutorial showing how easy it is to sew one with a regular sewing machine or a serger.We hope you like it :)
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Jalie Photo Contest - Sewing for an Athlete
Yesterday was gymnastics night. Two hours sitting and watching Henri stretch, jump, roll, land/fall, try the same little things over and over without giving up... He just started the pre-competitive...
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Photo Contest Winner
Congratulations to Elise Woolstenhulme! Her photo of the 3241 X-Back gymnastics leotard she made for her daughter (and the lovely story behind it) received the most votes on our Facebook page.My 3 year...
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11 New Patterns Now Available!
We are so proud to announce the official launch of our new collection! It includes eight new patterns (available in both paper and PDF) as well as threeĀ PDF-only patterns (styles that would not fit on...
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How to Choose the Right Size When Making a Leotard, Swimsuit or Skating Dress
SIZING 101There are plenty of sites where you find advice on choosing the right size for tops or bottoms, but fitting a leotard is a bit trickier since there is less room for error. If a t-shirt is too...
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Using Dress and Leotard Patterns to Make Cropped Tops
In our latest collection, we used our ballet leotard pattern to make a cute cropped top for our circle skirts pattern cover. For the ready-to-wear crop top style, we simply cut the front and back...
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Girly Swimsuit for the Cutest Pattern Tester
ĆlĆ©onore grows up so fast that all her sweetheart and twist frontĀ swimsuit prototypesĀ are now too small. Summer has finally arrived in Quebec and she needs new ones!We wanted a quick project and...
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3350 Photo Tutorial - Part 1 - FABRIC & SUPPLIES
Welcome to the 3350 Photo Tutorial!Starting next week, we soon show you how to make a stunning one-piece swimsuit from A to Z. Instead of doing a sew along that would last a few weeks, we want to post...
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3350 Photo Tutorial - Part 2 : PATTERN + SIZING
Now that you have your fabric, pattern and notions, let's talk about the sizing and pattern.SIZINGFirst, take a look at ourĀ one-piece swimsuit measurement chart. There are many sizes in that chart, so...
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How to Measure Fabric Stretch
Whenever you see a minimum stretch requirement on one of our sewing patterns, it is very important that you measure your fabric stretch both in the length and in the width.Fabric stretch is not written...
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3350 Photo Tutorial - Part 3 - CUTTING YOUR FABRIC
Now that we have our pattern pieces traced/cut and altered, we are now ready to cut the fabric.Sweetheart Swimsuit (View A)We will be making view A in a feline print with a black contrast band in adult...
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3350 Photo Tutorial - Part 4 - SEWING THE OPEN BACK (VIEW A)
For the first step, we will show you the technique for the regular sewing machine. On all other steps, we will use a serger whenever it's possible.Center Back SeamPin Lower Back pieces (G) together at...
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3350 Photo Tutorial - Part 5 - FINISHING UP VIEW A (NECKLINE AND BACK)
You can now put the front and back aside while you work on the bust pieces.Bust LiningCut two of the bust linings as shown below. This will create an opening for shapers/cups insertion. We like to...
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3350 Photo Tutorial - Part 6 - HOW TO APPLY ELASTIC TO LEG OPENINGS
Now that you have completed the open back and sweetheart neckline, you ready to apply elastic to the leg openings.This technique can be used for leg openings or any closed, round opening (neck, ankle,...
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4 Tips when Buying Digital Patterns
OrderingĀ digital patternsĀ can be a little intimidating for many people who are used to paper patterns and who are not 100% comfortable handling files on a computer. Here are a few tips I often send to...
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