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When a TNT is Neither Tried nor True
After my last post I realised that I have sewn two version of the Simplicity 3696 PJ top in a size Large and neither of them fits me properly. This pattern is a TNT when it becomes a knee-length, short-sleeved … Continue reading
Posted in Finished Projects, Patterns, Sewing, Sewing Plans
Tagged Burda, Butterick, cotton, dress, fabric, jersey, PJs, Simplicity, skirt, stash, Tiramisu, tops
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I will never clear my stash!
I keep adding to my stash faster than I can sew from it. I had really good intentions this year to attempt to keep my stash under control, but more keeps coming in than going out. (I just smiled when … Continue reading
Posted in Finished Projects, Patterns, Sewing, Sewing Plans
Tagged Burda, cotton, crepe de chine, dress, fabric, jersey, PJs, Simplicity, skirt, stash
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UK – Half Price Butterick Patterns
I own very few Butterick patterns because I’ve rarely, if ever, come across them on sale in the UK before. I got an email today from Sew Direct and they are currently offering all their Butterick patterns at the price … Continue reading
Bits and Pieces
I’ve taken a few sewing related photos recently that I haven’t blogged about so this post is basically just a mish-mash of those pics with some commentary so that I’ve got a record. I’ve only recently sewn one other garment … Continue reading
Posted in Burda Challenge, Finished Projects, Patterns, Sewing, Sewing Plans
Tagged Burda, challenge, jersey, muslin, Simplicity, skirt, stash, tunic
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Burda Challenge Update – 02-2008-119 (plus a nightie because I needed something to cheer me up)
That’s not a mistake in the header – this is a Burda Challenge project that has been waiting since February. The Burda photo and line drawing are in this post. I finally got to sewing it yesterday, but it wasn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Burda Challenge, Finished Projects, Patterns, Sewing
Tagged blouse, Burda, challenge, jersey, muslin, Simplicity, top
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Burda Challenge update, plus some other stuff
First of all I want to say how much I appreciate all the sympathy I received about my sewing “disaster” in the comments on my last post. I don’t reply often enough to comments, but I do read and really … Continue reading
Posted in Burda Challenge, Finished Projects, Patterns, Sewing
Tagged Burda, challenge, dress, muslin, Simplicity, stash, tops, Vogue
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How I Trace BurdaStyle Patterns
I won’t call this a tutorial because I don’t think it’s detailed enough, but I thought I would post how I trace patterns from the Burda magazines with a couple of tips that I hope may be useful. I have … Continue reading
Sewing Pattern Sale – US Sites with International Shipping
Alana at Lazy Stitching posted this today about a couple of pattern sales in the US. I have just placed an order at each site. Even with the steep international shipping costs, the patterns are still a bargain. I’ve just … Continue reading