Monthly Archives: August 2012

Projects in the Queue

Posted on August 29, 2012 by ReadyThreadSew

I’ve been meaning to write this for a few days in the hopes that telling other people what I am planning to sew might mean I actually get around to sewing!  I was going to go to bed about an … Continue reading →

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Some random bits and pieces

Posted on August 17, 2012 by ReadyThreadSew

Well, the comments on my last post surprised me – I thought I was a bit odd for not liking the feel of bias cut clothing, but it appears I am definitely not alone.  I’ve started sorting out my wardrobe … Continue reading →

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Another faux dress – that doesn’t really work for me

Posted on August 16, 2012 by ReadyThreadSew

I posted a little while ago about a top and skirt that I thought made a good faux dress so I tried to duplicate it.  I had bought 1.5m of fabric to make a top and realised after cutting out … Continue reading →

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Simplicity 2888

Posted on August 15, 2012 by ReadyThreadSew

I’ve seen lots of bloggers sew cherry prints. Every time I’ve been to my local fabric shop I see lovely fabrics with a cherry print.  The only reason I haven’t bought the lovely cherries fabric is that it is a … Continue reading →

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Butterick See & Sew B5739 (or My Camping Dress)

Posted on August 3, 2012 by ReadyThreadSew

The title of this post is not because I would wear this dress camping – but because I could use it as a tent! I haven’t been sewing much recently but thought I’d whip up a quick and easy dress. … Continue reading →

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