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Sewing Techniques, Tips & Tricks

• Here is our complete list if FREE tutorials for techniques, tips and tricks to help you while sewing Jocole pdf sewing patterns ... ENJOY !!!

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• Binding Directions (SEVEN Ways!)
• Cheer Bow Tutorial

• Clear Elastic Gathers

• Elastic Casing & Ruffle Casing Directions

• Elastic Waist Directions (knit elastic, like leggings)
• Electric Seam Ripper (You NEED one!)

• Fabric Organization (Comic Boards)
• Inset Pocket Tutorial (& printable pattern pieces)

• Knit Binding Tutorial

• Narrow Hem Directions

• Patch Pocket Directions

• Pattern Directions

• Ruffle Bottom Leggings

• Ruffle Directions (4 Ways)
• Sash Belt Tutorial (with cutting measurements)

• Serger Basics

• Snap Fastener Directions

• Stretchy Ruffle Directions
• Thread Storage

• Tips & Tricks for Sewing with Knit Fabric

Tutorials on Modifying & Adjusting Jocole Patterns

Here is our complete list of FREE tutorials on modifying or adjusting Jocole patterns

A-Line Yoga Skirt -- Hi-Lo Adjustment

• A-Line Yoga Skirt -- Maternity Adjustment
• A-Line Yoga Skirt -- woven fabric modification
• Basic Brief Bottoms - Knit Bindings instead of Elastic
• Basic Leggings -- ruffle bottom modification
• Basic Leggings -- extreme ruffle tutorial
• Basic Leggings -- Contrast Insert Modification
• Basic Leggings -- Sequin Leggings (or two-toned) modification
• Basic Leggings -- Pajama Pants Modification
• Boatneck Tee -- mix&match modification
• Classic Knit Tee -- adding a gathered skirt
• Classy Cowlneck & Basic Tee Bottom -- lengthening to a dress
• Crossover Tunic or Dress - Halter Modification
• Crossover Tunic or Dress - Maxi Length Adjustment [also works on the Radiant A-Line from the Mix&Match Series]
• Crossover Tunic or Dress -- sleeve modification
• Crossover Bodice + Peplum (or Skater Skirt) -- modification {+ printable pattern}
• Crossover Wrap Sweater -- pattern mix and modification tutorial
• Crossover + Herringbone Skirting = mashup tutorial
• Cuffed Pajamas -- Classic Tee & Leggings with Cuff Modification
• Endless Dress -- ALL Options, Variations & Add-ons
• Endless Dress -- knit bodice modification
• Essential Pants -- Flat-Front/Elastic Back Tutorial (works for ALL Jocole pants/shorts patterns)
• Essential Pants -- Inset Pocket Tutorial
• Essential Pants -- Sash/Belt Tutorial
• Essential Pants -- Tiered Maxi Pants Modification
• Happy Herringbone -- LAZY (One Panel) Skirting Modification
• Little Miss Derby Jacket -- length modification
• Mega Ruffle Pants to Straight Leg Pants
• Mega Ruffle Pants - Hi-Lo Modification
• Mix&Match: FREE Gathered Skirting Measurements
• Peplum Top -- Nursing Modification
• Peplum Top >> Basic Tee Modification {+ printable pattern}
• Quick Dress & Top -- Boatneck Collar Modification
• Quick Dress & Top -- Cardigan Modification Tutorial
• Quick Dress & top -- Sleeve Cuff Tutorial
• Skater Skirt -- Modification + FREE waistband measurements
• Skinny Pants -- High Waist Modification (Part 1 and Part 2)
• Skinny Pant -- FANTASTIC guide on getting the perfect fit
• Skinny Minnie Riding Pants Modification Tutorial
• Skinny Pants - Flat-Front/Elastic Back Tutorial
• Skinny Pants -- Joggers Tutorial
• Triple Ruffle T-Shirt Dress -- hip length measurements
• Yoga Waistband -- pant modification

HALF OFF Wednesday ... Double Layer Ruffle Skirt

Double Layer Ruffle Skirt is HALF OFF on Wednesday December 26th ONLY !!!

HALF OFF Wednesday ... Simple Shrug

This Wednesday (December 19th) you can get the Simple Shrug for HALF OFF.

One size option (either nb-5t or 6-14) for $4 or both for $6.

Cute curved from and cropped length will keep your girlie's arms cozy without obscuring her shirt or dress too much.  Includes FOUR sleeve options.

HALF OFF Wednesday ... Cap Sleeve A-Line Dres

December 12th only ... get the Cap-Sleeve A-Line Dress for HALF OFF

Half Off Wednesday ... A-Line Shift Dress

December 5th ... half off!!

http://www.jocole.net/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8_10&products_id=79

HALF OFF Wednesdays ... the Classic Knit Tee

The Classic Knit Tee is an essential part in your pattern collection.  Perfect for layering under jumpers and dresses ... or simply by itself with pants or skirts.  It's fantastic for appliques, embroidery or stenciling.

FREE Thanksgiving Matching Memory Game

I decided to make up a quick matching card game for them. Since it was so quick to make I decided to share it for free. Enjoy!  Happy Thanksgiving !!!

Print game pieces at 100%, make sure that the page scaling is set to "none", and print 2 copies of the page.

Cut off 1/2 from each edge (margins).

Then cut apart the game pieces, they are 2 1/2" square. ENJOY!

I printed ours on cardstock ... I'm sure they would last longer if they were laminated or covered in clear contact paper.

You can find the pdf download HERE.

HALF OFF Wednsesdays ... the Pixie Strip Skirt

Have you tried the Pixie Strip Skirt?  Perfect for mixing and matching fabrics ... I'm thinking you have some cute coordinating christmas fabrics ...

HALF OFF Wednsesdays ... Flounce Ruffle Pants

 Have you tried the Flounce Ruffle Pants?  Everyone who does RAVES about them ... now's your chance.  For today only get the Flounce Ruffle Pants pattern for HALF off !!  What could be better than that?

 the striped pair below was made using super soft and comfy knits ... your little sweetie is going to love and live in these pants!!

NEW pattern ... Basic Empire Bodice

Basic Empire Bodice ... Another Mix&Match pattern that can be combined in endless variations.  Includes 7 different size options (XS through XXXL) and is also available in the smaller sizes (nb through 14).

Sketch shows the bodice combined with the Classic Sleeves (elbow length) and the Radiant A-Line Bottom (tunic length).

NEW Pattern ... Drop and Twirl Circle Skirt

Drop and Twirl Circle Skirt ... features a dropped waist and a full twirly skirt bottom.

Includes 16 different sizes (nb through 14) and three different length options.

HALF OFF Wednesday ... Skinny Minnie Pants

It's Wednesday ... hopefully you know what that means by now ... another HALF OFF pattern ... yup!

This Wednesday (Sept. 26th) it's the Skinny Minnie Pants ...

If you haven't tried these adorable pants yet you're missing out. They have a modern slim, skinny leg fit.  Includes 16 different sizes (nb through14) and 2 different length options.

HALF OFF Wednesday ... Crossover Tunic and Dress

It's time again for another HALF OFF pattern ... are you ready?  This Wednsday (September 19th, 2012) ONLY,  it will be the Crossover Tunic.

You can find the HALF OFF pattern in the FEATURED category every week.

Half Off Wednesday... Ruffle Leggings

OK OK, I know Wednesday already passed ... but I was busy unpacking and trying to recover from moving.  But I still want to share a half price pattern this week.  Tomorrow (FRIDAY, September 14th) ONLY !!!  (next week it will be on wednesday again)

Ruffle Leggings

You can find it in the FEATURED category every week.

Fabric Organization ...

My FAVORITE organizing tool is the "Comic Board" ... unless you are surrounded by nerds like I am you might not know what a comic board is.  It is the board that is stored inside the plastic bag to hold comic books stiff for archival purposes (which is great for fabric ... it's archival quality, so it won't damage your fabric!!  BONUS!)

This isn't my original idea, you can read about it at Smashed Peas and Carrots, the Cottage Home, and Cut to Pieces (plus tutorials on folding fat quarters and other smaller amounts of fabric).

BUUUUUT ... I like to fold mine a bit differently.  It uses 2 comic boards, but you won't have to completely unfold ALL your fabric in order to cut it.  If you only need to cut a 2" strip you'll only have to unroll a little bit ... which I think is FABULOUS!!  Here is how I fold my fabric using comic boards ...

1.  Lay your fabric out, it's folded in half once ... just like it was on the bolt from the store.  Align 1 comic board along the selvages and 1 comic board along the fold ... there will be a space in the middle between the 2 comic board.  I like to leave about 4" on the cut end of the fabric to fold around the boards  (shown on the right side).

2.   Fold the cut end of the fabric around the boards (shown on the right side).

3.  Continue to fold the fabric around the boards until you get closer to the other cut end (shown on the left side).

4.  Fold the cut end over a little bit (shown on the left side).

5.  Fold the folded edge over on top of the other fabric that is wrapped around the comic boards.

6.  Fold the fabric in half, encasing the cut end that was folded over in Step 5 in the middle to secure.

7.  Slide on your shelf with all your other pretty fabrics ... 

You can go to your local comic book shop and pick up a stack of them (and the comic nerd will give you a weird look when you tell him it's for your fabric ... just shrug it off), I picked up a stack of 100 for $8 ... or you can order them by the 100s on Amazon.com for $11-ish

MORE PICTURES ...

Half Off Wednesdays ... Bouncing Bubble Skirt

It's Wednesday again ... and you know what that means ... one pattern will be HALF OFF at jocole.com ... today is the Bouncing Bubble Skirt or Skort ... 

on August 15th (PST) ONLY !!!

You can find it in the FEATURED category every Wednesday.

50% Off Wednesdays ... Mega Ruffle Pants

50% off ... 1 pattern EVERY wednesday ... tomorrow's will be the Mega Ruffle Pants (August 8, 20112 ONLY!)

That pattern will be in the FEATURED category on jocole.com

With 16 sizes and 3 different length options this pattern is PERFECT for every season.

(photography and headbands by Peaches and Brown Sugar Designs)

(Crazy Cute Jumper sewing pattern from Hailey Bugs Closet)

Don't miss out, this promotional price will only be available on August 8th ...

50% off Wednesdays ... Easy Swing Skirt

We're starting a new special promotion at Jocole, EVERY single Wednesday we'll be offering one pattern for 50% off the purchase price ... NO codes necessary. 

That pattern will be in the FEATURED category on jocole.com

Starting Wednesday August 1st, 2012 ... The first one will be the Easy Swing Skirt ...

Have you tried the Easy Swing Skirt? It really is super duper easy ... stop sewing for your kids for a second and sew something awesome for YOU ... you deserve it !!!

Don't miss out, the promotional price will ONLY be available for Wednesday August 1st.