Monthly Archives: November 2011

Lots and Lots of Cutting Out

I didn’t know if I was going to get anything sewing related done today, but I decided this morning that I would at least trace the pattern for the green dress mentioned in this post.  I traced it and then … Continue reading

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Second of the Six Plans Finished

After a couple of cups of tea yesterday afternoon, I decided I would make a start on the dark corduroy pink skirt that I’d already cut out. As I’ve sewn the pattern a couple of times before, it went together … Continue reading

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My Puddytat Helpers

Just a quick post to show off my two little helpers. This is Trixie helping me sort out my fabrics: and this is Honey helping with my machines: They also help out by being pattern weights and moving reels of … Continue reading

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First of the Six Plans Finished

I managed to get myself going this morning and have traced, cut out and sewn the purple batik Burda 02-2010-104 skirt referenced here. I decided to not take too much of a risk and traced the size 40 and it … Continue reading

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First Six Planned Projects – Final Part

The next part of the plan is for Burda 02-2010-104 which is a short A-line skirt with pockets. I’ve sewn this a couple of times in the past, but I’ve lost a bit of weight recently so now have to … Continue reading

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First Six Planned Projects – Part 2

This is the garment that I’m probably least likely to get finished, but one that I want the most.  I’m hoping posting about it will give me a big nudge to get on with it. The fabric is this lovely … Continue reading

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First Six Planned Projects – Part 1

This is my plan for my first six projects since starting this blog. This is a lovely dark pink corduroy from Fabric Land (UK). I’ve already sewn one version of Burda 12-2009-122 with a different colour of this exact fabric … Continue reading

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First Post

Hi to anyone who is reading. I read a lot of sewing blogs but this is the first time I’ve tried writing one. I’ve hit a bit of a brick wall with my sewing.  Too much stash and too many … Continue reading

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