Category Archives: Christine Jonson

Wardrobe Wrap-Up

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Noile

I did it!  I knocked off (most of)  the pieces I’d planned for my Threads-inspired wardrobe!  Here are the pieces all spread out on my cutting table: Well, actually, I didn’t make several of the garments I’d planned.  Here’s the … Continue reading →

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Christine Jonson BaseWear One Leggings 622

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Noile

My wardrobe plan includes three pair of leggings, all made from cjpatterns‘ BaseWear One pattern.  I cut the black pair just as the pattern was drafted; the cut is very, very skinny, and these are true leggings.   It’s tempting to … Continue reading →

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Christine Jonson Skirt 1219

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Noile

Jonson calls this an A-line skirt, but I wouldn’t call this an “A-line” at all.  The seams are princes-styles gores, and the skirt is very narrow by design, not flared like an traditional A-line.  Unlike an A-line skirt, this garment … Continue reading →

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Christine Jonson BaseWear One Top 622

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Noile

Here’s the illustration from the cjpatterns site, which is, as usual, pretty but not useful.  The tank, in particular, has a lot more shape in execution than you’d ever guess from the illustration.  It looks blocky and puffy in the … Continue reading →

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Threads Wardrobe Storyboard

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Noile

Chez Noile is still in chaos, so I needed some quickie sewing projects that would chew up stash and require minimal space in the sewing room.  Also, I need summer clothes, since I’ve done little about acquiring any for years.  … Continue reading →

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Christine Jonson Princess Dress 1117

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Noile

I looooove this dress!  When Carolyn posted about getting ready to make it (and about Christine’s pattern offer, which, alas, I assume is over), I finally was inspired to experiment with a CJ pattern.  I’m so glad Carolyn gave me … Continue reading →

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