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Jonagold 3 RC

Jonagold Jumper for Project Farmer’s Market

Phew!  I am so glad the Project Farmer’s Market collection has released!  The anticipation after getting the Jonagold Jumper ready for release was making me so antsy.  It was an amazing experience working with the other designers to collaborate on a cohesive theme, patterns that would work well together, and coordinate photo shoots to feature {…Continue Reading}

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My Yoko 1

My Jalie #3896 Yoko

Yesterday I shared the very snuggly Yoko-as-a-blanket tops I made my daughters.  Today I’m sharing my Jalie Yoko. Mine is much closer to the pattern as written.  The only change I made was to lengthen the bodice by about 2.5″ to cover my @ss more completely.  The measurements in the pattern include a shoulder to hem {…Continue Reading}

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Yoko 2

Jalie #3896 Yoko

Have you seen Jalie‘s latest **and FREE** release, the Yoko?  I’ve made three (technically five, I’ll explain in a bit) and can see even more hitting my machines soon! The Yoko is a square roll-neck top.  Simplicity at it’s finest making it 1. a very quick sew and 2. easy fitting which means it’s perfect {…Continue Reading}

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Jalie #3881 Rose

I know you’ve all been waiting to see the patterns in Jalie’s latest collection.  Fourteen new patterns!  I chose to make #3881 Rose, and doubled my fun by making one for each daughter. Rose is a sleeveless button-down shirt with a collar.  Optional flutter sleeves were chosen by both girls, and Hadley wanted the tie. {…Continue Reading}

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Schooner Tee Day 2 Collage

Schooner Tee & Dress Pattern Tester Roundup

Testing a pattern for fit, accuracy and clarity of instruction is essential in publishing a pattern.  The Schooner Tee had 29 testers working together to perfect everything.  Happily, the pattern only needed minor tweaks from the version they started with. Many of the testers have blogs or Instagram accounts so we put on a very informal blog tour. {…Continue Reading}

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