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Comfortable, easy-fit clothing for Lycra blend fabrics with instructions for professional results.

Updated:
Monday, June 8th 2009

The Spring Summer 2009 Fabric Collection
...continues to grow!

We have added several new prints and novelty fabrics to our Spring/Summer 2009 Fabric Collection. View suggested fabric combinations on Christine Jonson's photostream at www.flicker.com.

Spring/Summer 2009 Fabric Collection

I am happy to announce the arrival of the Spring/Summer 2009 Fabric Collection. It is a beautiful collection of “ready-to-wear” stretch knit fabrics in the yummiest colors I have ever offered.

This exclusively knit fabric collection offers a variety of weights and textures for sewing tops, pants, jackets and dresses. Easy to sew and fit, these print and solid color fabrics are the perfect compliment to my pattern line.

Price and quality come together in this collection as well. I understand the importance of creative expression and the need to keep it affordable. Please note that almost all of these fabrics are 58-60” wide. You will be amazed at how affordable your new garments will be!

See great photos of the fabrics draped on our mannequin and order swatches at www.cjpatterns.com. You can print the PDF page with all the fabric information including the % of stretch and the type of recovery the fabric offers, and order from the photos. Order the In Studio Swatches to see samples of all the great fabrics.

If you have any questions or comments please e mail me at Christine@cjpatterns.com

Travel Trio One is now available!

Take a look at the cover illustration for our newest pattern, The Travel Trio One #1204.

If you pre-ordered this pattern it is now on its way to you! This is the first in a series of 4 complete travel outfits with three pattens in each envelope that make excellent use of the fabrics in our fabric collection. The pattern includes the drape front jacket, banded neck tee and, the awesome center front, waistline yoke pull-on pant.

Sewing Workshop News

The 2009 Class Schedule is now up. I am really looking forward to teaching classes again and am offering small classes of 2-3 participants on Thursdays, with some weekend workshops as well. Fun!

CJPatterns Flicker Photo Gallery

• Check out the Flickr Photo Gallery to view sample garments, studio pictures and more!

Modern Seamster Magazine

Read Christine's contribution to this edgy, new, San Francisco version of modern day sewing, Modern Seamster.

The Spandex Experience (page 22-23, PDF page 12) written by Scotty the Blue Bunny and Christine Jonson, is a humorous and informative look at sewing with stretch fabrics.

Pattern #714

Christine Jonson's pattern, #714 Cross Your Heart Top and V-neck Tee is in the studio and ready to ship.

Read the review from Threads Magazine, August/September 2009.

Life in the Little Black Dress
A Book on Sewing with Knits

What would life be like without a little black dress? This full size book is filled with stories and collections of helpful sewing tips shared by Christine and other sewers that help make it all a bit easier.

If you didn’t subscribe to CLOTHESLINE, (or even if you did) this is the definitive book.

Here's what Sandra Betzina thinks:

"Christine Jonson has successfully taken the fear out of working with knits. Not only that, this book tells you everything you need to know to make your knit garments look totally professional."

Sandra Betzina, author of More Fabric Savvy, Fast Fit and Power Sewing Step-By-Step

See the cover and table of contents [Little-Black-Dress.pdf, PDF, 148k]

Order Now $24.95

CJ Patterns Notebook

INSPIRATION PAGES and The Perfect Sizing Worksheet

Print and start your CJ Patterns Notebook. CutTwo fabrics are chosen with particular Christine Jonson patterns in mind. Each collection will illustrate combinations of patterns and fabrics to make fabulous outfits. Inspiration for the collection can be viewed and printed online. You will find photographs of our suggested finished garments along with helpful sewing information.

Sign up for regular e-mail notifications of seasonal fabric collections, sales, and other great stuff! When I come across notions, trims, buttons, or special fabrics during the year, I'll offer them to you.

Christine Jonson Online Community

• Read and comment on Christine's blog.
  www.cjpatterns@blogspot.com
• Christine was a guest for an online chat on patternreview.com with moderator Deepika. There is a transcript available of the discussion.
• Read reviews and comments about Christine's patterns at www.patternreview.com.
• Join in on the lively discussion groups about Christine's patterns at www.artisanssquare.com

Now you can knit and take a walk at the same time!
The hand-forged steel KnittyWalker™ attaches to your belt, belt loop or waistline and will hold your ball of yarn so it feeds perfectly up to your knitting needles.

Available for purchase through www.cjpatterns.com or, call 248-547-1080
Two versions are available: Belt Loop KnittyWalker™ or the Waist Band KnittyWalker™

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