Basically Jalie blog tour

Basically Jalie Blog Tour - Day 2

(This post has been sponsored by Jalie Patterns. There is  a sewalong, rafflecopter, and amazing prizes to win so keep reading! ) 

Majority of what I wear are work/business casual outfits and hence that is majority of what I sew. I am always looking for cute woven tops to add to my rotation. I love making tunic tops especially now that I've learned to fit them. I never liked any store bought ill fitting and stiff feeling tops especially button-downs but now that I can make them and make them to fit, it is a whole different story!

This blog-tour is for basics and I consider woven tops to be part of my daily basic wardrobe so that is what I made for this blog tour.

This is the Rose blouse (Jalie 3881) in a woven crepe fabric I got recently from Sincerely Rylee. The fabric is gorgeous and so easy to work with. 

I chose this top because of the bow. Let's be honest, we love blouses with bows! I have never been able to find a perfect blouse with a fluffy bow. I was happy to find the fit of this blouse is great for my body type. The hips swing away from the body as this is supposed to be a loose, swingy top from the bust down. Perfect for apple shaped or pear shaped bodies! NO adjustments needed to accommodate a tummy. If your waist is in a bigger size, you do NOT need to grade it up. 

I omitted the buttons on this top as I can pull it over my head and don't need them. I may choose to add them at a later time but most likely not. I've already worn this top to work :-) 

The adjustments I made to the top were minor - mainly the petite adjustment at the lengthen/shorten line. I took off about an inch from the garment. I love this length and shape! The only thing I wish I had done was raise the armhole a bit as it is a deep armhole for a petite person! HOWEVER, the armhole is drafted as a sleeveless garment armhole should be drafted! Absolutely no gaping in the front. Lots of pattern makers use the same armhole for sleeveless and a set-in sleeve garment when they should ideally be drafted differently! 

Another thing I have noted in my pattern to fix is to angle the dart more towards the bust. It is something I usually need to do as I am petite and my bust is higher than most patterns as drafted. Easy fixes! I broke my own rule and did not do a muslin for this garment. It is a great result, though, for a straight out of the packet shirt! 

What I particularly like about the construction is that it uses the easy ways of making the placket and setting the collar than the typical Big 4 method and works perfectly. The back yoke is burrito-rolled and hence finished with no exposed seams,which is lovely. 

Overall, this top gets a thumbs up from me. It was my first time sewing Jalie pattern and now I'm so excited to make the other ones in my stash! The blog tour was all the push I needed and I am very impressed with the quality of Jalie patterns. They are highly recommended in the sewing community and I can see why! 

 You can participate in the Jalie Sew along right now and enter for amazing prizes! Read all the details below - 

GIVEAWAY!

Are there some Jalie patterns you've been itching to get? Now's your chance to WIN YOUR JALIE WISHLIST! Head over to Jalie's website, create an account, add your favorite patterns to your wishlist, and complete the rafflecopter form below (patterns must be added by February 12, 2019 11:59pm EST to be eligible). Incomplete entries will be eligible for fabric prizes only. For extra entries, join our Jalie sewalong! Make a Jalie "basic" between January 28 and February 12 and share it on Instagram with hashtag #basicallyjalie and/or in the Basically Jalie Album in the Sewing with Jalie Facebook group. We are so grateful to our generous sponsors who have teamed up to provide the following prizes (please stop by their shops and show them some love!):

Grand Prize (Worldwide) Win Your Jalie Wishlist - Up to $100 CAD in patterns! Discovery Trekking Outfitters - One (1) x 50 USD gift card D&H Fabrics co. - One (1) x $50 USD gift card

Sewalong Prize (Continental USA only) Win Your Jalie Wishlist - Up to $25 CAD in patterns! The Sewciety - One (1) Subscription box (value: $48 USD) Simply By Ti - One (1) x $20 USD gift card

Sewalong Prize (Worldwide, excluding Continental USA) Win Your Jalie Wishlist - Up to $25 CAD in patterns! PatternReview.com - One (1) x $30 USD gift card Discovery Trekking Outfitters - One (1) x 50 USD gift card

(Note: gift cards exclude shipping unless otherwise stated on sponsor website)

Enter the Sweepstakes Here!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

---

Blogger Lineup

Be sure to visit these talented sewing bloggers during the tour:

Wednesday, Feb 6 - The Petite Sewist | auschick sews | Replicate then Deviate | Deepika Blogs

Thursday, Feb 7 - Sew What Yvette | Sew Cucio | Shalini's Sewing Space | Curtiepie | A Jennuine Life

Friday, Feb 8 - SeamsLikeStyle | It's Liesel | SewSophieLynn | Danvillegirl Sewing Diary | Skirt Fixation

Monday, Feb 11 - The Crafting Fiend | Sprouting JubeJube | its sew colorful | Diskordia's Curvy Sewing

Tuesday, Feb 12 - All Things Katy! | BigFlyNotions | needle and the belle | Zoopolis