Jalie patterns are a staple for many of us in
The Show Must Go On and there's been a lot of excitement about their latest collection. I've bought quite a few for dance dresses but up until now I've not bought any of their day wear because I've not had much time for anything else but now I have a few more opportunities. They've just released a
new collection and this time I've gone for a lovely new
leotard pattern, a higher waisted
leggings pattern that has no centre front seam but does have a gusset and also a
kimono. The first two will be for my DGD but I may make the last one for all three generations.
I suspect very few of you have come across them but they definitely deserve to be better known. They are a French Canadian company, established in the 80s I think, who have really made their name in the dance, skating & gymnastic worlds but they do a lot of non-sporting garments and have men & boys' too. Currently they have more knit than woven patterns but, like the kimono and others in this latest release, they are developing that part of their range.
Their patterns are in an amazing range of sizes from tots to adults
(each pattern in at least 22 sizes and some up to 27), their
blog section has good information & tutorials and there's an excellent facebook group too. They have pdfs but I like mine pre-printed so get them from
Habithat in Devon with very quick delivery.
They are a bit more expensive than the big 4 but are on very substantial paper with strong markings (easy to trace) and with all those nested sizes tracing from one size line to another for a pattern that follows your measurements is a practical & more accurate option than bridging bigger gaps between fewer printed sizes. What I absolutely love about them is that you can download both a pdf of the back of the envelope information and also the English/French instructions
before you buy the pattern.
That's indicative of their company ethos.
You may be surprised what's there beyond the activewear & sports patterns - from hospital scrubs to underwear (men's, women's & kids), jeans, cardigans, puffer jacket, maternity and more! There's nothing more exciting than 22 sizes in one packet.