At the workshop and in-store, we have always been won over by the work of Coralie Bijasson.
This conscientious pattern maker offers us well-designed styles that are easy to wear in everyday life as well as for special occasions! When Coralie informed us a few weeks ago of her intention to stop her creation and distribution activity of Patterns, it was a real bolt out of the blue!
We love her work so much that it was truly a huge loss for the sewing community... Fortunately, Coralie wanted to continue distributing her PDF Patterns and she chose our website for the French-speaking community. We are thrilled to be able to continue distributing her incredible work, because Coralie Bijasson means over 120 PDF Patterns (and we still have a few Printed ones left) to dress with style all year round!
So, this week, I want to honour this great lady of sewing and pattern making and show you all the favourite Patterns of our students and team! I want to thank her with all my heart on my behalf, but also on behalf of all my students, for the wonderful collaboration we have and the magnificent Patterns we sew thanks to her.
Thank you Coralie!
Here we go for a deep dive into Coralie's world!
Who is Coralie Bijasson?
Let's let her introduce herself!
"Graduated from the Académie Internationale de Coupe de Paris in 2009, I am passionate about the art of sewing and creating timeless garments. Author of over fifteen specialised books published by renowned publishing houses, I share my expertise with a community of sewists of all levels.
In 2014, I launched my own collection of sewing Patterns under the brand "Coralie Bijasson®", a varied range from easy to expert, going from size 34 to 56. I offer designs accompanied by video tutorials to guide sewists at every step.
My commitment? Offering quality creations while adopting an eco-responsible approach, with Patterns designed in France"
Coralie wearing the Astrid jumpsuit
Coralie wearing Ayumi
Why do we offer Coralie's Patterns?
At the very beginning of C'est du Joly in 2022, we started distributing Coralie's Printed Patterns because I knew the brand well and how professional it was. It was important for me to offer high-quality Patterns for my workshop students and my shop customers. And we have never been disappointed!
Coralie was the first pattern maker to trust us and agree to distribute her PDF Patterns through C'est du Joly. Since then, many pattern makers have joined our range of PDF Patterns. Nevertheless, I am very grateful to Coralie for this trust, renewed several times, which helped give weight to our start as a PDF Pattern reseller.
We will always remember her visit last year to our shop in Ixelles. A lovely moment of sharing.
Our favourite Patterns at the workshop
It would be a real headache to detail every single one, but I'll do one better and give you a breakdown by our sewing groups!
- Monday groups: Elise, Sanaz, Paul, Patrick, Adeline.
- Tuesday group: Estelle, Namaste, Sanaz and Alisson
- Wednesday groups: Envie, Elise, Ethiopie, Philippe and Ermine - so many versions created!
- Friday afternoon groups: Sanaz, Philippe, Servane, Evora, Esmeralda and Alabama
- Saturday group: Natasha, Adeline and Austin
These are Patterns ranging from beginner to advanced levels that we absolutely love working on!
Everyone dressed in Coralie Bijasson on Wednesday evening!
Ermine, Envie, Emeline, and Austin
Retrospective of what we have sewn!
Here are the styles I have sewn (myself, and not vicariously through students 🤣) and why I chose to sew them.
The Emmanuelle shirt
I sewn Emmanuelle long before opening C'est du Joly; it was the first Pattern by Coralie that I made. At the time, I wanted to learn shirt-making techniques without making a classic shirt I wouldn't wear. I searched the internet for a feminine shirt that defined the waist while leaving room for the hips... and above all, preserved the technical elements of a shirt. I fell in love with Emmanuelle! It had everything to please me. I made it in a blue designer wax print that I adore, featuring very graphic birds. Truth be told, as I write this article, I'm thinking I'd love to make another one as a dress version.
Emmanuelle is available in PDF format and is suitable for intermediate to advanced sewists.
The Philippine trousers / jeans
One of the very first to be sewn in the Ixelles shop! After making several pairs of jeans for Gaetan, I wanted a pair for myself. I was looking for high-waisted flare jeans and I fell for the Philippine jeans!
Philippine is available in PDF and Printed Patterns (at the time of writing) and is aimed at advanced sewists.
The Namaste coat
Namaste is the Pattern for a cosy, warm coat you want to curl up in in the middle of winter. As soon as it was released, I fell for this beautiful style. Its large hood completely won me over. I also loved its double-breasted closure and wide belt.
It features welt pockets (which are more than useful in a coat). I think it's a gorgeous coat to brave the winter in style!
Plus, it holds a special place in my heart because the first time I wore it was to go to the RTBF, the national TV channel, for my very first television and radio interview as a haberdasher. Namaste is available in PDF and Printed Patterns (at the time of writing) and is aimed at advanced/expert sewists.
The Eloha t-shirt
Now moving on to a more accessible project suitable right from beginner level! It's the Ehola t-shirt that Céline, Marie, and I made as a trio. The Ehola T-shirt is an essential basic, perfect for sewists looking for a timeless feminine piece or beginners wanting to try sewing with knits. Its ballet neckline adds a touch of delicacy and charm, highlighting the décolletage for an ultra-feminine look. Whether you choose the classic round neckline or the flattering V-neck, you can be sure of a chic and comfortable silhouette.
