replicate then deviate: February 2019

basically jalie blog tour by replicate then deviate

Hi! I'm delighted to be a stop on the Basically Jalie Blog Tour, a tour graciously organized by Natasha and (auschick)Stephanie (thepetitesewist) and Jalie Sewing Patterns (Jalie). This next week will be full of inspirational basics, clothing we use every day. Be sure to scroll to the bottom and enter to win Jalie patterns and fabric and find more details about the sewalong!

I have heard Jalie patterns recommended across several blogs and instagram posts and facebook groups, mostly for their activewear and pajamas and because they have a large size range. This was my first opportunity to sew their patterns and it was pretty hard to settle on just one since there are so many patterns that are my style and fit in my lifestyle. I finally settled on the Clara High Waisted Leggings (3887) and 2795, a jacket and hoodie.

Each of these patterns come in 27 sizes! That's not a typo! They start around a girls' size 2 up through women's, with a size chart to help you pick the size you need. The patterns can be printed in layers so you only need to print the size(s) you need. Seam allowances are included in the pattern pieces. The instructions contain text and clear illustrations (though they aren't always on the same page) that you can preview on the Jalie website. Pattern pieces include notches and all the pieces fit together beautifully!

Let's talk about the Clara High Waisted Leggings first. I picked this pattern because I was intrigued that there's no center front seam and I love high waisted leggings because of how they fit and don't fall down. The Clara Leggings have two options at the waist; a contoured wide waistband with narrow elastic or a wider elastic. I chose to use the contoured waistband for all of ours and it is so comfortable and lasted through a High Fitness workout without shifting! I also absolutely love the range of motion and comfort the gusset adds! The fabric I used is a heavy weight dri fit fabric and I want to buy it all and wear it all. It feels like a gentle squishy hug. I sized up one size from my hip measurements for mine because I wanted them just a little bit less snug so I could wear them not just at the gym. Lisbon's and Ansley's are also one size larger because they are growing so fast! They fit exactly how I hoped and I had to sew myself another two pairs!

Jalie 2795 is a jacket and hoodie. I love the option for colorblocking and I enjoyed all the topstitching. I used a thinnish french terry from The Stash (via Hancock Fabrics), which ended up being a little thinner than I expected when I had it all folded up nicely but it will be the perfect layer for spring, summer, and fall. When Ansley was taking pictures of my jacket she told me it looked like I bought it from a store! That's one of the best compliments! I would like to sew this jacket again in a slightly thicker fabric and with some accent fabric! I also really like the raglan sleeve design for full range of movement with my arms. I picked my size based on my bust as recommended and it's comfortable and relaxed without being sloppy. This is definitely the size I would pick in a thicker fabric. I could possibly size down with a thinner fabric but for efficiency's sake I would probably use the pattern pieces I've already printed and cut. ;)

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