A Little Somethin' Jacket Sewing Pattern by Karen Nye (Sizes 8-24)

Name: A Little Somethin' Jacket Sewing Pattern by Karen Nye (Sizes 8-24)
Brand: CNT
Price: 12.0 USD
Availability: InStock

$12.00

By CNT

Breeze into the season in this carefree layer of pure casual elegance! The jacket has a slightly flared 3/4 length sleeve or full-length sleeve and is designed to move easily from work to weekend. The front edge is self-faced — just fold, press, stitch for quick, easy construction. This is truly a three hour project! Whether 22½" or 25½" finished length, this feminine silhouette is as comfortable as it is stylish.

Sizes included: 8-24
Finished length: 22½" or 25½"
Sleeve options: 3/4 length or full length
Printed Paper Pattern
Final Product: Clothing
Technique: Standard Machine Sewing

Designer: Karen Nye | Publisher: CNT | Made in USA

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A Little Somethin' Jacket Sewing Pattern by Karen Nye (Sizes 8-24)

My Story

I grew up in Hawaii, where I was always captivated by the bold, two‑color Hawaiian quilts. My mother insisted that all her daughters take sewing classes the summer after sixth grade — a skill that served us well through high school. Money was tight, but sewing allowed me to make my own prom dresses and school clothes, and that sense of creativity and independence never left me.

In the 1990s, I discovered a picture of a Grandmother’s Flower Garden quilt in a library book, and that moment sparked my lifelong love of quilting. I began collecting books and fabric, though I didn’t complete my first quilt until around 2010 — a special one for my dad.

Between raising my children and working full‑time, quilting often had to wait. But when my sons left for college and the world slowed down during Covid, I returned to my decades‑old Grandmother’s Flower Garden project. As I stitched, I noticed my seams were uneven, which inspired me to design a notched template — now called the Plexi‑Hexi™. That simple idea led to my Etsy shop and eventually to this new chapter: QuiltingJoyPDX.

I still consider myself a confident beginner, always learning new techniques (thank goodness for YouTube!). My shop continues to evolve, and I’m focusing on beginner‑friendly quilts and tools that make quilting approachable and fun.

In a couple of years, I’ll retire from my “day job” and spend my days surrounded by fabric, color, and creativity — something I’m truly looking forward to.
If you’re searching for something special, please reach out. I’ll do my best to find it through my vendors.

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