New Jalie Patterns

[pinemeadows]

I use my debit card a lot - and have had to dispute charges twice in the last few years.  Both times all I did was complete a brief form explaining some detail about the transaction, and the money was then credited back into my account.  The first time, it was all done the same day....now with a bank (which has been purchased by a huge bank) and it took a little longer....about 4 days the last time.

Perhaps the protection for disputed charges differs from bank to bank.

I agree that it does seem safer to use PayPal, and do so whenever that's an option.

[Gigi Louis]

I think with PayPal you are just as protected with a debit card as you are with a credit card.  Year before last I had a dispute regarding an expensive pair of boots and my checking account was credited in the same timeframe as a credit card would have been.  I know a lot of people don't like PayPal but I've been using it since Day One and haven't ever had trouble.  My BFF had someone break into her PP and email accounts and clean out her checking account - PP credited the funds back to her within hours of the incident which makes me feel very confident using PP.  I do change my password regularly as I do on all my accounts.  It's sometimes tough to keep them straight and I have to refer to my "cheat sheet" (which I keep well hidden) but I think it enhances security.  Writing a paper check is actually much more of a risk than using a debit card or PayPal.

[cmarie12]

For some reason I think it's safer than the cc, and I would never use my debit card, because that is not protected like a credit card is, if you dispute a charge

Pinemeadows - I've had the same experience as you with a disputed charge.  No problem at all.

I like the new Jalie patterns especially the scarf tie one but worry that it will just be too close-fitting on a plus size chick.  I know other plus size women have made them but I haven't seen a fit yet that makes me want to spend the money...

[stashpanache]

My debit card has a VISA logo on it.  It will go through as a credit even though it says debit right on it.  I only use it as a debit card except I think online I have actually input it as a credit card.  Anyway, I think when your debit card has that VISA logo on it, you are just as protected as you are with a CC.

[Robin]

It would make me very happy if my Jalie patterns would arrive today.

I want to sew something that

• isn't part of a plan
• has no deadline
• a fast sew
• I can wear right away

[vtmartha]

My Jalie's came today!    One of the new ones and an older one which I may have already but can't find. 

[sdBev]

South Dakota reporting in.  My new Jalie (2919) arrived today!  I'm thinking I'll make the camisole version first.... be a nice layering top for my winter 6pac

[stashpanache]

I hope mine come today.  I know PR has shipped them.

I dragged out all my Jalies last night trying to find one I could make with one of my scraps.  They all have the same sizing scheme except one??  One of them has slightly different measurements on the back.  It also has a 3 digit pattern number whereas my others have a 4 digit number.  Is this old vs new Jalie patterns?  Did the sizing scheme change over time?  It is only important in that I pretty much know now which size to cut out for which person but with this odd one, I will have to test again?  i.e. a size T is not the same as size T on the others.

eta: 12/29 My patterns came today.  They are very kewl looking.

[stashpanache]

I have some neat fabric to make the cardi out of.  It has plenty of cross wise stretch but not lenghwise stretch.  What do I have to do to make it work?  The collar will cut so it stretches, and the body would have plenty of stretch around.  Do you just cut a bigger size?  If this is not posted in the right place, oops.

TIA, Stash

[neufy]

 

I am sooo excited the new patterns arrived today.  On my way to trace out and cut out the tie front shirt.  Then on to the wrap. 

[Sergerqueen]

Mine arrived yesterday!  Now to decide which one to make first.  I am hoping to finish my ultrasuede jacket on the leather jacket sew along this weekend then I can focus on my next project.  A good knit top or two sure sounds like it would fit the bill!

[Betty F]

My new Jalie patterns arrived, and I see that the cardigan recommends 2 way stretch.  Can anyone suggest why this might be necessary.  I have some georgeous red sweatery stuff I was hoping to use for this. 

The scarf shirt also wants 2-way, with the scarf cut on the lengthwise. I'm wondering if the scarf could be cut crosswise so it falls in the direction of the stretch without causing too much trouble.  I understand that in some cases the pattern of the knit would not allow a substitution, but wondering if there are other reasons.

Of course, most of the fabrics that I have on hand are only 1-way stretch...boo hoo, more shopping!

Similar question:  I bought the Jalie coat pattern and the lines are perfect for my taste.   However, it calls for woven with 20% stretch.  Can such a pattern be adapted to a marvellous navy nubbly (but not loosely woven) wool that I was hoping to turn into a coat?

Thanks for thinking about this.

Betty

[stashpanache]

Betty,

I think further down in this thread I asked the same question about the stretch.  I am planning to use knits with crosswise stretch only as I could not see why the cardigan or the new pullover with the scarf collar had to have lengthwise stretch, as long as it was cut long enough.  Somewhere, somebody who knows a lot answered my question and said it would be OK.

[Betty F]

Thanks for re-stating that.  I probably should have read the full thread again. Obviously I did not remember reading that before.   I will perhaps cut a bit longer to compensate and see what happens.

[Threads]

I have converted several Jalie patterns from the listed fabric to a material with much less stretch. 

For the city coat, you will want to test out a muslin before cutting into your nice wool.  I would probably start by cutting one size larger than normal.  But that may not give you enough ease, and going up more sizes tends to make it too big across the shoulders. 

Since the coat has a yoke, as a second alteration you might cut the yoke, collar and sleeves in one size; while adding a little width to the lower panels and easing them in.  For a different coat I once added a pleat (like a man's shirt) to the back of a coat with a yoke so that it was wide enough for the hips.

[Betty F]

Thank you.  I have not made a coat before, maybe not even back in the good old sewing days before children.  I think I will make this a long-term project, and make one according to pattern directions..I have some corduroy with stretch, which is among the recommended fabrics.  Then I'll be able to get the proper fit figured out, and see first-hand the impact of the stretch,  get an idea how much ease is in the pattern, see if there is any space for lining.

Then I'll do a non-stretch muslin with something from the fabricville bargain wall, as close as possible to my wool.

My wool was "buy 1m, get 2 free," so for $20 bucks I should not really worry if I mess it up I suppose. It IS lovely, though.  All the other bits of the project will cost more than the fabric.

I'm looking forward to this coat, but must stifle myself through some UFO's and my other 2 new Jalie's.

[Patti B]

Is this pattern new enough for this discussion? I'm finishing a pair of Jalie slacks from #2909 (new in 2009) and this is a winner of a pattern. I made a few normal-for-me changes but otherwise, these are good to go pretty much right out of the package. Wow! The crotch curve seems to fit me and, since I like my waistbands to sit at the navel (not low rise), the rise is good too. I have a short rise so it probably is more low rise on everyone else. I tried the legs as drawn and it isn't a good look for me so I straightened the side seam to fall from the hip instead of curving in to the knee. No photos yet -- no button and no hem so far!

[Patti B]

OK, pants are finished and worn! This is a great pattern. Pants usually require so much fiddling to fit that these were a very pleasant surprise. I have plans for the next pair and will try a more shaped side seam but these are definitely wearable as is.

[BobbieK]

Patti,

   Your pants look great!!

 Did you make your top? Is that the LH criss coss by chance (love it whatever it is!) Bobbie

[marciae]

Patti - the slacks look great!!  Love the top also!!  Good combo!!

[Patti B]

Thanks for your comments, Bobbie and Marciae; pants are such a trial, aren't they? This pattern is a winner in my book. They don't look quite so elephant-leg in person but I may take larger seams in the next pair. BobbieK, the top is Christine Jonson's 426 Shirred top & princess wrap which I love, love, love. The princess seams keep the wrap where it should be and gives a nice slimming (?) shape to the sides. I have made 3 of them so far with no end in sight. A true TNT at my house. 

[fzxdoc]

PattiB, nice pants, and nice top, too. I have yet to give that top a try, and seeing you in it makes me want to dive into the pattern file and come up with that CJ design. 

What fabric did you use for the pants?  What other pant style fits you best, Burda or Vogue, for example.  I'm trying to get a notion of the type of crotch curve in the Jalie pants.

It will be great to see what you do with the next pair from this pattern.

Kathryn

[Patti B]

Kathryn, thank you. The best fitting pants I have sewn have been Textile Studio's Soho pants followed by Burda and Kwik Sew. I haven't sewn too many Vogue pants patterns so I don't have an opinion on them. I was surprised that KwikSew fit as well as it did but don't argue with success! Since the photo, I resewed the leg seams and they are more nicely shaped now. These are cotton with lycra and grow when worn; dang it. The next ones are likely to be RPL since that seems to be less prone to bagging out of shape. I am eager to sew a new pair out of better behaved fabric! The CJ top is a winner. Every other wrap top I have made has needed constant fiddling to keep the overlap in place; CJ's needs no attention and is flattering. Do try it.

[fzxdoc]

The CJ top is a winner. Every other wrap top I have made has needed constant fiddling to keep the overlap in place; CJ's needs no attention and is flattering. Do try it.

Wow another holy grail crossed off the list. I must make that pattern!

I'm glad to hear that you tapered the legs of those pants and still find them comfortable to wear. I bet you like their more flattering silhouette.

Too bad about that cotton/lycra fabric growing, though. Maybe a nice hot wash will whip it into shape. 

I just ordered 2 Jalie patterns from Patternreview.com, and saw your pant pattern too late to make that order. It may go on my wish list for the next Jalie order.  However, Burda Petite pants fit me right out of the box, so perhaps I won't tamper with what works for me.

Kathryn

[LauraS.]

Catching up on what's going on here at SG before I cut out a couple of knits for today's sewing.  First to be cut is CJ's shirred and princess wrap top!  Patti, it looks like you raised the overlap a bit on the top.  Another top being remade today is V8634.  It is low cut.  Too low for me. It has other issues also, and after reading LauraTS' Pattern Review (just now), I see it isn't just me with the issues. Perhaps I'm better off just passing the pattern on. The only CJ top I've made is the V-neck top.  Love that top.  Off to sew.....