Monday, April 09, 2007

About Tyvek

Tyvek offers all the best characteristics of paper, film and fabric in one material. The raw materials for Tyvek include recycled plastic milk jugs, providing an excellent reuse of post-consumer materials.

Tyvek is considerably lighter than other materials, yet considerably stronger. Incredibly water- and moisture-resistant. Liquids simply run off its smooth surface, keeping the contents perfectly dry. Tyvek is unaffected by moisture, common acids or bases, which makes it ideal for long-term storage and archival purposes.

Tyvek is puncture- and rip-resistant, which allows it to stand up to rough handling that it might be subjected to. That’s nice to know when you’ve got something important inside.

Tyvek starts out as bright white and silky smooth. It has a distinctive look and feel that instantly sets it apart. The exceptional whiteness of Tyvek enhances images, which makes printing images and designs on it beautiful. We only use 100% waterproof archival pigment ink, so rest assured, your image or design will stay put.

Care for you tyvek creations: Spot clean with a damp cloth and let it air dry. Never, EVER, iron anything made with tyvek.

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Tuesday, February 27, 2007

the story of jocole

Jocole is a new and expanding compnay that is constantly bringing new product lines and offering many options of modest clothing. Currently featuring qulity extra-long tees and tanks. Superior in style, quality and value at the low price of 3 for $45.00. Our clothing styles complement every person and every wardrobe and provides length to all of the latest fashions -- without compromising modesty. Designed to expand your options. Discover what our customers are raving about and find out how easy it is to be modest.
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Today's clothing styles are getting lower and higher cut in all the wrong places. Parents and teenages alike are increasingly frustrated that they are unable to fund clothes that they both approve of.
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Jocole clothing was formed in July 2005 by Jodi Jean Baird with the help and incouragement of her sisters. Jodi always thought that she dressed modestly. After going through the Redlands Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she began to realize that she wasn't. Many of her shirts were just too short and too low cut. She thought to herself that if she just had some undershirts that covered her in all the right places, she could wear her existing clothing without compromising her modesty -- that she would no longer have to tug and pull at her clothes to cover her. She had graduated in 2002 from Brigham Young University - Idaho with an Associates Degree in Fashion Design and had worked as a patternmaker for a custom bathingsuit manufactuer and a modest prom dress manufactuer. With her background she knew she could design the perfect shirt, and manufactuer it. She went home and drafted the pattern in a half hour, within 20 minutes of finishing the pattern she had cut it out and sewn it up. After tweaking the pattern a few times to get it just right, she had some samples made up in multiple sizes, and then went on to do a run of 100 shirts in black and white. Customers were all very postive about the product and then she introduced more colors, brown and pink.
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The Classic Cap-Sleeve Tee is the perfect undershirt for today's popular styles. Made with lightweight cotton spandex fabric, it has a seamless cap sleeve, a modest scoop neck on one side, or flip it around for an even higher neckline, and an extra-long cut. It can be worn under your clothing or as your favorite everyday tee. It can be tucked in or pulled over your pants to avoid any unwanted exposure. The stretch cotton-spandex blend makes this garment comfortable and easy to move in.
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Our Mission Statement:
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The clothes we wear reflect who we are. Modesty in our dress is a virtue we should not put aside because of today's modern fashions. Jocole clothing values modesty in ones appearance. Our goal is to provide quality, fashion clothing solutions that women of all ages can feel good about wearing. We don't believe that you have to choose between dressing modestly and dressing fashionably.
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We plan to continue introducing products that help us fulfill our mission. If you have a product you'd like to see on our website, please contact us at buyjocole@yahoo.com and we'll see what we can do.

Saturday, January 01, 2005

About Jocole PDF sewing patterns

Jocole pdf sewing patterns are easy to follow, and are perfect for beginner or experienced seamstresses alike.  You will appreciate the simplicity of the instructions and the freshness of the designs.  Let me tell you more about my pdf sewing patterns.

All patterns are designed and handmade by me.  They are hand-drafted ... (which look like the picture below)

The pages are then scanned and converted to a digitally formatted professional pattern. (again ... like the picture below.)  This is an example of the quality you will find in EVERY Jocole pdf sewing pattern.

Each size is clearly marked. We "nest" the patterns together instead of separating them. Just print out the pattern pages and cut out the desired size.  There is no need to scroll through too many pages to figure out which ones you need to print.
Each pattern contains multiple sizes and often different design options (example: different length options).  A wide range of sizes is covered (nb through 14 and includes 18" doll ... for a total of 16 sizes) and xs through xxxl in women sizes (7 sizes in total).  Patterns have 1 inch grid lines to make taping large patterns together quick and easy.
Highly detailed full-length instructions are provided.  The instructions are written in a clear, simple manner with attention to detail. Step-by-step pictures help to guide you through every part in the process.  

In addition to the full-length instructions, Quick Guide instructions are also included with every pattern.  These instructions are detailed directions without the pictures to help save ink.

Each pattern and instructions require months of research and development, and go through testing before being made available for purchase.

Review Reimbursement Program

Introducing our "Review Reimbursement Program" (a.k.a. RRP)
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Now you can review our patterns and be reimbursed for part of the purchase price to do so.
(Currently 50% ... and subject to change).
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Submitted and returned reviews does NOT guarantee reimbursement.
Subject to approval by Jocole.
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HOW IT WORKS ...
~ Purchase a pattern that is eligible for the Review Reimbursement Program (RRP) and let me know you are interested in participating. [Notice: not all patterns are eligible for the RRP]
~ I'll reply and email you a form that you need to fill out.
~ Download your pattern, print and get sewing!!
~ Return the form and at least THREE (more is better) high resolution fantastic pictures of the item made from the pattern and return it to me within THREE days from when I emailed you the review form.
~ Write a small review and post it on Jocole.com for the corresponding pattern. (Instructions on how to do so can be found HERE)
~ You tell me where I can improve and refine the pattern and instructions ... including how the size fits, grammatical errors and typos, if something needs to be added (pictures, more instructions, explanations, etc.). The more information you give me, the BETTER!!!
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REQUIREMENTS ...
~ You must have basic sewing skills (you don't have to be advanced!)
~ You must have the results back to me within **THREE DAYS**
~ You must take pictures of the finished product and email them to me. (The better the pictures, the more likely you'll be approved)
~ You MUST allow Jocole to use all photos of finished products for promotional purposes.
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I hope you're up for the challenge, if so let me know!!!
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Review Reimbursement Program - FORM (word format)