Category Archives: Sewing Plans

When a TNT is Neither Tried nor True

Posted on March 2, 2013 by ReadyThreadSew

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 →

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Purple Plaid Skirt – Vogue V1247

Posted on February 18, 2013 by ReadyThreadSew

After cutting out my purple plaid PJ pants (an even better alliteration) I had enough remnants to also cut out another Vogue 1247 skirt.  With a bit of shuffling I could possibly have just cut out a simple two or … Continue reading →

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Comfy Clothes Update

Posted on February 4, 2013 by ReadyThreadSew

First up, I honestly thought I had written to say that Mr RTS got the job he was going for last time I posted. I must have written the post in my head, but not in reality!  Anyway – he … Continue reading →

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Comfy Clothes Plans

Posted on January 3, 2013 by ReadyThreadSew

(Thanks for your good wishes about Mr RTS’s job interview – he’s gone back today for a second round.  I’m writing this while he’s out, so won’t know anything until later today.) After my last post I had a sort … Continue reading →

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2013 – Sewing Clothes I Want to Wear

Posted on January 2, 2013 by ReadyThreadSew

It has taken me a few years to realise that the clothes I want to make and the clothes I want to wear are often, but fortunately not always, two different things. I’ve been looking at my wardrobe, seeing what … Continue reading →

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Update – Sewing and Other Stuff

Posted on December 27, 2012 by ReadyThreadSew

First – I apologise for being a bad blogger for the past few months.  I haven’t sewn very much since August (except the few items in my last post, and the couple in this) and there’s been some personal stuff … Continue reading →

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I will never clear my stash!

Posted on September 2, 2012 by ReadyThreadSew

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 →

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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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I’ve Gone a Bit Dotty! (and Burda Challenge update and plans)

Posted on June 28, 2012 by ReadyThreadSew

I’ve done a little sewing during the past couple of weeks, but must confess that my Burda Challenge has gone seriously off the rails.  I just cannot muster up any real enthusiasm for it – mainly, as I posted back … Continue reading →

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