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Sewing Outside The Box - Swimsuit Edition Blog Tour
We are really happy to join the Lulu & Celeste + Sprouting Jujube Productions tour: Swimsuit Edition. Thank you for stopping by :)***Voyez la version française de cette publication ici: Maillots...
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NICO - Boys Want Raglan Tees Too!
Henri wearing kids size M (9)Forest Origami knit printfrom L'Oiseau FabricsWe received many requests from customers asking for a men's raglan tee. It is such a great staple garment that we had to...
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A Patch Pocket for your Nico (free template)
In our last post, we introduced our new men's raglan t-shirt pattern and the inspiration behind the name. Today, we show you how to add a pocket to the pattern (or any other t-shirt pattern). Adding a...
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How to Turn Straight-Leg Eleonore Jeans into Skinny Jeans
When we designed our now über popular Éleonore Pull-On Jeans, we went with a classic straight leg to make sure everyone's calves would be covered. We know that skinny jeans are a staple in many...
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How to Add Ruffle Sleeves
Our 3352Â dolman top is a favorite in my wardrobe since its launch. With the big ruffle trend we see lately, I thought it would be fun to take one to the next level and hop on the bandwagon.Adding this...
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Quick Sewing Ideas for Busy Elves
Only 10 days before Christmas, you are busy and running out of time or ideas? Don't worry, we are here to help! We put together a list of 10 sewing project ideas for unique gifts. Avoid the crowds, put...
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Much More than 14 New Patterns!
As you probably know, we recently launched 14 new patterns. We are really proud of the new designs and how we were able to cover so many options (knits, woven, women, men, sportswear) all in one...
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Jalie 101: What's in a Jalie Pattern
Many people wonder how Jalie is different from other patterns they have tried. We thought it would be a good idea to sum it all up in a few blog posts. It will also give you useful info about patterns,...
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Jalie 101: The Back of a Jalie Pattern
Before you open any printed pattern, most people first turn the envelope over to look at the back of the envelope, right after looking at the cover photo. If you purchased a downloadable (PDF) pattern,...
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Jalie 101 : Pattern Pieces
The most important section of the pattern is of course the pattern pieces themselves. As any sewist knows, they are much more than just a pile of lines. Let's look at them closer to better understand...
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Jalie 101: The Cutting Layout
After finding your size on the back of the pattern and having read the labels on your pieces, it's time to lay them out on the fabric.The cutting layout we provide will allow you to use the yardage...
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Jalie 101 : Sewing Instructions
What would a pattern be without instructions? One big puzzle!Since the very beginning, Jalie pattern have always included illustrated instructions with French and English text, along with black and...
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Which T-Shirt are you?
You will find many t-shirt options in our catalog. You have never sewn one and wonder which one would be the best option for you? This post will help you pick the right pattern and also compare our top...
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Le Petit Binding
There are many ways to bind a neckline but there is one we like in particular. We use it for the dolman and raglan tee we talked about in our previous post about our top 5 t-shirt patterns, we use what...
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Julia Bralette Hack
For the cover of our latest Clara leggings pattern, we wanted a cute sport bra to go with it. We hacked our Julia bralette pattern into a low impact bra with exposed elastic band and hook-and-eye...
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Show off Your Elastics!
Many garments are designed with an encased elastic because the technique is quick and easy. Also, it hides the plain elastic. Did you know that you can totally change the look of the garment by...
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How to Make a Lined / Reversible CHARLIE jacket
Our CHARLIE bomber jacket pattern has been amongst the best-selling patterns since its release. People love the free step-by-step video tutorial but many asked us how to line the jacket.A lining hides...
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How to Make CLARA Leggings without a Gusset
When we made the outfit for the Nikita cover photo, we decided to go with a gusset-less version of the CLARA leggings. This tutorial will show you how to make this already simple garment even simpler...
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MICHELLE // Full Bust Adjustment (FBA) (on a Dartless Tank)
The MICHELLE tank/dress pattern is a minimalist design without dart, drafted for B cup. If you are larger than a B cup and want a perfect fit, a full bust adjust and a dart will help the garment fit...
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MICHELLE // Strap Adjustment
In the previous post, we explained how to adjust the Michelle pattern for a full bust. If you often do upper bodice adjustments when making tops (shoulders, bust height), you might need to adjust the...
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