Of all the new Jalies I made this spring I think I had most fun making the Michelle summer dress.
My absolute favourite thing in the world, next to my family, dog, and rhubarb is discovering a nifty new way to sew something familiar – particularly if that new way is:
easier
faster
slicker
smoother
… than the way I would have done the same task myself.
The Michelle dress and tank was that kind of nice construction surprise. Here are the pattern pieces and line drawing:
I made the dress. The skirt part was as expected- a big gathered rectangle set into the bodice in a waist seam somewhat above my natural waist, by say 2-3 inches. So raised but not empire.
The top part of this dress is fully lined. If you don’t want that much fabric, this lining can be cut off shorter to make as sort of all in one facing for the neckline and armholes. You might want to do this if you were just making the dress top as a tank top only, and didn’t want to figure out two layers at the hem.
Now you might think that making this top fully lined would be tricky with those kind of complicated bagging instructions those of use who have bagged vests might be familiar with, but in fact it is so easy.
I really can’t do the instructions justice here. Basically it amounts to sewing the front lining and front together at the neck and armholes, and doing the same at the back, turning one set to the right side, sliding one unit into the other, machine stitching across the shoulders, turning it all to the right side and then sewing the side seams.
You really need the pattern for the complete process if the above run-on sentence makes little sense.
The resulting bodice with this technique is clean and fast and definitely something a beginner could do successfully. As method it eliminates the need to finish the neck and armholes with facings or bindings too, which is a bonus.
Note that the front and back pattern pieces are identical, which makes matching the pieces fool proof, and because the neckline is very open there is no need for zippers or other closures.
I made my version with a navy lawn from Fabricville with little white birds printed on it. Because the fabric was so light the lined bodice was perfect as was the gathered skirt.
It seemed odd when we took these shots on a cold, grey May day here to be putting on something so bare. I am sometimes aware too that as I get older and am no longer a spring chicken that my arms remind me more and more of chicken’s wings but there are times and locations when something to wear in the heat are really important.
I am thinking here of the heat of Austin Texas where my middle son now lives. Those of you who know that climate can appreciate why I appreciate a dress like this for when I am there in the hotter months.
I also could see this as a dress, since this Jalie pattern comes in size 2 as in toddlers right up, I can make for the little and bigger girls. Definitely for summer sewing for children the fact this could be whipped up so easily means the Michelle is going to have multiple iterations around here.
I am thinking too I may even do a shell too for myself – how useful would one in white, self-lined be?
Treating your father only takes a few meters of cotton poplin, a simple pattern and 5 hours of leisurely sewing.
Hello everybody,
I am excited to share my first Spring Fabricville project with you. This time, I decided to step out of my comfort zone and use a fabric type that I have never sewn with before and I loved it!
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I made the new Jalie Simone wide-legged pants and the Gisele round neck top as a set for comfortable travelling.
Here are the line drawings and pattern pieces:
They were both very easy sews and gave me an outfit for sleeping around airports and life that is a comfortable as pyjamas but considerably more stylish. I used a rayon challis from Fabricville for the top and a washed cotton/linen, also from Fabricville for the pants.
The top first.
This is such a simple top but has some really nice details. The 3/4 length gathered sleeves obviously, my favourite sleeve length because I can’t drag my sleeves into things like dishwater, and the neat hem treatment, with a slight higher at the front thing that is actually quite flattering.
This is a no darts top but fairly wide so I didn’t have any issues with pulling over the bust. I went and made my husband do an out side shot with my arms out so you could see the width of the top, and the pants, better:
I would note though that the neckline is quite wide, fine for people who don’t have my scrawny shoulders, so I might bring in the neckline in about an inch each side next version so I have bra covering security, and in this one I will probably go back and add lingerie guards #borninthe1950s
If I make the neckline smaller next time at the neck edge I will probably implement the back neck vent – something I eliminated here.
I made two changes to my version of the pants.
First I just couldn’t bring myself to put a bow on over my stomach. Just couldn’t do it. I have devoted years of my life to trying to de-emphasize my belly and it seemed pretty late in the game to deviate from that mission.
Also in the linen cotton I thought for sure a bow would be too stiff. That said the next version will be in a tercel twill so I may try the tie in something more drapey.
I also cut these off short and made them sort of long culottes. The pants version are really wide and I decided recently in a lay over in San Francisco when I observed every woman but myself was wearing cropped pants to try that look myself.
These elastic waist, slim at the hips, pocket included culottes/crops were perfect I thought for real world wear
I am probably going to try the full length in the tercel, but in the meantime I am very happy with these. I like full shorts so stay tuned for a shorts version soon – maybe even a longer short to wear at the golf course, that might be interesting.
La tendance qui a le vent dans les voiles depuis déjà quelques saisons : la combinaison.
Je n’ai, de ce que je me rappelle, jamais porté de jumpsuit auparavant. Et je n’avais pas le projet d’en porter une non plus. Mais c’était sans compter sur ma BFF de couture qui a réussi à me convaincre de m’en coudre une.
Spring weather gives a fresh slant to fashion. The aim is to look crisp and cool by wearing a refreshing look! As I vintage style fashion lover, I am always looking for inspiration in the fashion trends from the past! For this project, I wanted to create
As I transition into Spring this year, I have something new in mind to guide my pattern choices. I’m actually halfway through my first pregnancy and my wardrobe is actually not maternity friendly.
Un sac fourre-tout spacieux est le sac le plus utile dans notre garde-robe. Dans cet article de blog, vous trouverez des notes et des recommandations sur la manière de coudre un sac fourre-tout doublé avec une fermeture éclair, ainsi que des idées simples et rapides
For my most recent dress for the Fabricville Bloggers Project, I chose this very sweet McCalls 7834, Laura Ashley design. I had my eye on View B (the blue one in the middle) as the most likely to suit me.
Who is ready for Spring? I know I sure am, it’s definitely been a long winter here. It is finally nice to see the sun and the snow melting. The beautiful sunshine has got me thinking about my spring and summer wardrobe.
Bonjour à tous. C’est ma première fois ici donc s’il vous plaît, soyez patient.
D’abord un fond rapide. Bien que je me sois costumé à l’Halloween au fil des années, ce n’est que depuis 3 ans que je fais des costumes de façon sérieuse.
Dès que j’ai vu le patron pour veste Vogue Pattern no 9338, j’ai été conquise par les détails des manches. Le pli, le volant doublé et la longue attache procurent au vêtement un look haute couture et un brin sophistiqué.
Sewing for summer brings lightweight, easy-care fabrics and uncomplicated styles to my mind. My idea for this blog post was to choose 1 pattern for a « bottom » and 1 pattern for tops of varying options.
Parlons un peu de mode et couture, plus spécifiquement de denim. Le denim peut aussi bien être porté dans une tenue chic que décontrée et, peu importe ce avec quoi vous l’agencez, il est toujours aussi confortable.
Bonjour à tous!
Je suis très heureuse de partager encore une fois ma dernière création avec vous! Après 6 merveilleuses années en tant que mère au foyer, j’ai rejoint le marché du travail il y a quelques mois.
La neige n’a pas terminé de tomber… et nous entretenons l’espoir que le printemps se pointera le bout du nez bientôt.
Après le blouson (que je mets plus souvent qu’à mon tour, et que j’aime tellement!) que je vous ai présenté là au début de l’automne,
Bonne et heureuse année de nous tous à Fabricville. Nous vous souhaitons une année remplie de projets de couture intéressants. Maintenant que les fêtes sont terminées, je vous invite à relaxer dans des vêtements de détente confortables et luxueux.
Pour cette seconde participation à ce blog, il me fallait trouver une pièce automnale. Je suis allée sur le site de Fabricville pour regarder les patrons et mon choix s’est arrêté sur plusieurs options : manteaux, robes, blouses (j’adore les blouses!).
I always loved the grace and elegance of vintage fashion, especially the 1930’s to 1950’s. Now, that winter as arrived, I absolutely needed to make a vintage inspired winter outdoor piece for myself.
Hello everybody! I am back to share another classic fall project with y’all. Blazers are such a great transitional piece and as it gets colder, it is time to make one. I had a couple of challenges during this project and I will be sharing those, along with some tips to consider if planning a similar project.
This project is an investment: in style, in comfort and in your self-esteem. It is a very time-consuming, but deeply satisfying traditional tailoring process.
Upon seeing this wonderful cotton lycra knit print in the Fabricville online shop, I knew I had to make something that would highlight the scribble print — as a sewing librarian, I have a real weakness for any kind of alphabet/text based print. I used this charming fabric to make my first ever Marcy Tilton pattern, Vogue 9329, which is rated « easy ».
L’hiver arrivera sous peu! Dès que la température chute, un beau manteau chaud et une bonne paire de bottes deviennent rapidement une nécessité. Désirez-vous vous confectionner votre propre manteau d’hiver? Vous trouverez dans cette infolettre tout ce dont vous aurez besoin pour vous en créer un.
Hi there, I’m back here on the Fabricville Sewing Blog to share an exciting and beautiful make. I’m actually wearing my dress right now as I type this up, that is how excited I am to share this with you all.
L’automne est certainement une saison très appréciée des adeptes de la mode. Je vous présente cette robe midi que j’ai cousue pour la tournée d’automne sur le blog.
I am so thrilled to share my first fall project for Fabricville with you! It is only fitting that my first dress for my favorite season be this gorgeous and classy McCall 7429 number. Everything about this dress is to die for.
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À chaque année, mon projet de couture préféré est sans doute le costume d’Halloween de mes enfants. Je commence habituellement à coudre en septembre, car je dois en faire trois!
This fall I decided to get practical. I travel a lot with family all spread out and decided that I really needed something I could wear en route and still wear around when I arrive.
I also needed something transeasonal and something that would require zero ironing.
It’s one thing to live out of a suitcase and another to look like that’s what you do.
So I decided I needed some sort of jacket and skirt combo. I would have said suit but my family is on an all out campaign to delete my matchy matchy tendencies, so just let’s say I decided I needed a skirt I could wear with everything and a jacket that I could wear with jeans if I wanted and out to dinner if I needed to.
Oh and it had to be knit.
This double sided suede was just what I was looking for.
Pour la plupart des parents et des enfants, le mois de septembre signifie la rentrée des classes. Pour les amoureuses de la mode comme moi, cela signifie aussi l’arrivée des nouveautés automnales! Les acheteurs de Fabricville ont choisi pour vous les plus récentes tendances en matière de tissus mode et j’ai très hâte de les partager avec vous.
When I came across the McCalls 7120 dress pattern, I knew I wanted to make view D for a summer dress. While I was searching for the perfect fabric for this project, I saw this Embroidered Border Cotton fabric in Aqua/Blue and I figured this was the perfect fabric for the vision that I had in mind.
Les tenues imprimées léopard attirent toujours l’attention, mais pas plus que l’actrice américaine Marian Nixon. En 1925, elle a fait tourner la tête et a probablement causé des accidents de voitures, alors qu’elle descendait Hollywood Boulevard dans un manteau de peau de léopard, accessoirisé de son léopard de compagnie en laisse.
Bonjour à toutes,
Je m’appelle Virginie et je suis bien heureuse de faire partie de ce blog, et de donner un peu de visibilité aux femmes aux généreuses formes.
Adding a touch of colour to my otherwise neutral living room with my DIY No-Sew Cushions.
Les longues journées ensoleillées d’été sont finalement arrivées. Cela signifie que nous avons plus de temps pour apprécier le grand air avec nos proches.
Bonjour à tous! Je m’appelle Sara et je suis très contente de participer au blog de Fabricville!
Welcome to my first blog post for Fabricville, I’m really excited to be here!
I fell into sewing by accident, or rather, necessity. I used to come to my friend’s house in Town of Mount Royal and borrow her sewing machine to hem the curtains.
Si vous me suivez depuis assez longtemps, vous connaissez déjà mon obsession pour la robe-chemise. En faisant l’inventaire de mon garde-robe, j’ai réalisé que:
I’ve been working away on a new Lisette pattern, Butterick 6567. I liked the potential of this pattern when I saw it, the contrast yoke offered some possibilities.
Les chauds rayons de soleil seront ici sous peu, alors c’est le bon temps de penser aux maillots de bain. Cette année, les tendances vont du maillot à découpe géométrique au maillot à volant.
This spring I decided to try something new, totally inspired by a fabric.
J’ai toujours été obsédé par les robes Dirndl; je les trouve si féminines et jolies! Je ne sais pas si ce n’est que seulement moi, mais elles ont certainement une allure vintage, que j’adore!
My obsession with asymmetric necklines reached its peak last year but I had never thought of making my own until McCalls released their version of it. I was sold right away and knew exactly what to make while I was going through Fabricville’s spring fabric collection.
Toutes les fois où je commence un nouveau projet couture, j’ai tendance à d’abord choisir le patron et par la suite d’aller magasiner pour le tissu et le matériel nécessaire. Cette fois-ci, j’avais une très bonne idée du tissu que je voulais utiliser avant même de savoir quoi en faire.
Spring is here! The flowers are blooming, the trees are coming back to life, and the wind has never felt more refreshing.
After a long winter, all I want is for my body to get some sun therapy. The cold shoulder look, as well as those culotte are just perfect pieces to transition to the new season.
A casual bomber jacket in chic lace fabric – how does it fit in a curated wardrobe? Is it a piece that you would reach for time and time again, or is it a once-in-a-while kind of garment, which is hard to pair with other clothes?
La veste tendance à porter du printemps à l’été est ici présentée pour ELLE, pour LUI ainsi que pour toute la FAMILLE. Inspirations, projets de couture et des produits qu’on aime.
J’ai récemment créé un patron inspiré d’un haut que j’ai vu en magasin et je ne suis pas gênée de dire que je dois porter ma création au minimum deux fois par semaine. Je ne peux m’en empêcher; le style est incroyable et ça concorde avec ma personnalité.
C’est avec plaisir que nous vous présentons la rédactrice de notre infolettre, Chantal Lapointe. Elle collabore avec nous depuis 2015 et nous trouvions tout naturel de l’adjoindre à notre équipe pour ce nouveau projet.
This is my latest make using a gorgeous Fabricville velour. I used Vogue 9275, a wardrobe pattern, focusing on View B, the tunic.
Christmas is upon us and though I’m not completely ready…I will be dressed for it! I love this time of year because you can bring out all that glitters and sparkles and shines.
It’s that time year when we want to feel comfy and cozy because its getting cold outside! I used one of my favorite patterns to make Amelia a pyjama top, Jalie 3245 and for the bottoms I used Jalie 3243 for the first time.
InspirationÀ chaque année, j’ai toujours hâte à l’arrivée des nouvelles collections automnales de tissus. Cette année, la collection de sergé de rayonne Monsoon m’a plu immédiatement, tout particulièrement l’imprimé foulard en vert sur fond marine. Tout de suite, j’ai eu envie de me coudre une chemise longue à porter avec des pantalons étroits et des bottes hautes.
Le mois de Novembre est souvent synonyme de journées grises et sombre. J’ai décidé de prendre les choses en main et d’ajouter des fleurs et des couleurs à ma garde-robe d’automne! Pour ce look, j’ai cousu le patron Vogue 1509 de Anne Klein.
Fall is all about basic pullover tops so when I saw this vogue 9169 pattern, I knew I had to make it. I hunted for the perfect fabric from Fabricville and made this magical combo. I have never made two views of this same pattern as fast as I made this!
Fall is here! The best way to start my favorite season and keep warm is to make the comfiest, most gorgeous jacket in this beautiful Kashmir coating fabric.
Like most women one of my aims with my sewing is to make sure I always have something to wear for whatever I do.
L’automne est définitivement ma saison préférée au niveau habillage et mode! J’aime mettre plusieurs couches de vêtements et porter de belles couleurs. J’ai décidé d’établir une nouvelle tradition; me faire un nouveau manteau à chaque automne.
Ce patron de robe t-shirt a tout de suite retenu mon attention lors de sa parution dans la collection printemps 2017 de McCall’s.
I saw this gorgeous linen-rayon blend ages ago and was thrilled to be able to get a length of it along with the newish McCalls 7597 for my new experiment…
Are you preparing to take a vacation in the next few weeks? There’s no better way to prepare for your trip than by producing some cool DIY sewing creations to accessorize your travel items.
Hello Everybody! If you are looking for a sexy yet classy look for a summer night outing, look no further! Vogue 1531 and this amazing stretch satin will make your occasion that much better.
On my recent trip to San Francisco I knew exactly the jacket/coat I needed, both there in the misty mornings and at home in the windy and wet days here in Halifax.
As we were deep in the throws of another Canadian winter, I was longing for summer days and warm weather. To get myself through, I was clinging to my laptop, taking in all the Spring 2017 fashion trends, dreaming of what I would make and wear.
I have to say I was thrilled when Jalie patterns appeared at my local Fabricville. I have long been a huge Jalie fan and it was so nice to know that I can now just go down to the bottom of my street to buy them – no more taping printed letter sized sheets together, no more waiting for the patterns to come in the mail.
Now that winter is finally behind us and the sunny days have begun, it won’t be long until your patio once again starts playing host to garden parties, BBQs and other fun gatherings with friends. However, before that, you should make sure your furniture is up to the task. If your patio furniture has not aged well, you should consider refurbishing it by updating the fabric. Ditch the dirty old cushion covers and replace them with something that has style and sophistication!
Le look sport chic est encore bien présent dans les magazines de mode. Il est fort à parier que sa longévité peut être attibuée au fait qu’il est facile à porter et ultra confortable.
I decided that this Spring and Summer were going to be all about dress this year! When I saw the lovely fabric for the Spring collection of Fabricville, I knew I was going to have a lot of fun creating dresses this year!
My most recent make is this beautiful floral dress (Very trendy this year) I made using McCall’s 7119 pattern and the Bubbly Crepe coordinate.
Hey there! I’m back with another dress…(I promise you, I do make some practical, everyday garments, really I do) …but it’s no secret that I love dresses and this one is on the favorite list for sure! It would be perfect for a summer wedding.
Ruffles are definitely getting some attention this year and with the weather getting warmer, I had to celebrate by making this gorgeous fit and flare ruffle dress.
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The history of knitting is certainly a tricky one to unpick. Due to early knitting projects being made from natural fibres such as wool, cotton, and silk, many have since decomposed leaving few surviving examples of the craft. So where did knitting originate? Let’s deconstruct this mystery!
As Spring approaches I’m trying to hurry it up by making a warm weather dress, from bright red quilting cotton featuring playful mice, of course! Unfortunately making a cotton spring dress means I had to wait a week for a day suitable for outdoor pictures after finishing it.
I recently returned from a trip to Punta Cana…I know…lucky me. Believe me, I’m still pinching myself! It was a 25th wedding anniversary gift to ourselves and we had a blast!
Même si je suis ce genre de personne que vous surprenez toujours à porter une paire de jeans, j’aime vraiment les robes;
Un grand merci à Fabricville pour le tissu et la mercerie utilisée dans le cadre de ce projet!
En attendant l’arrivée du printemps, je bâti tranquillement mon garde-robe pour la saison à venir.
I have been sewing up a storm lately. There are just so many things I want to make. Pinterest may have a lot to do with that lol.
Hello, I am Ann from Annmakes®, and today I am sharing
I found this awesome Peppermint Swirl dress pattern by Candy Castle Patterns.
My latest project was supposed to be a Fall shirtdress…
We’ve been working on redecorating our guest room in the basement in preparation for the holidays
Inspiration :
Ce patron était sur ma liste de projets de couture aussitôt que je l’ai vu dans la collection d’automne 2016 de McCall’s.
I consider myself to be a pretty crafty person,
My love affair with coats runs deep. Embarrassingly deep.
Winter is coming but first we have to survive Halloween.
Happy Fall everyone! I love the heat of the summer
Ces dernières années, les combinaisons sont partout dans les magazines de mode.
Fall is back and it is time to start covering ourselves again!
I usually start a project with a pattern in mind, but this time started with the news cycle and a fabric.
L’automne, la saison parfaite pour se faire plaisir en utilisant
Getting in a little more summer sewing while I still can.
There’s still plenty of sunshine outside so why not make another cute summer dress!
J’ai finalement opté pour le top épaules dégagées!
Avez-vous déjà confectionné la chemise pour homme?
