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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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Some random bits and pieces
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
Posted in Burda Challenge, Finished Projects, Sewing, Sewing Plans
Tagged Burda, cotton, crepe de chine, dress, fabric, lining, muslin, Simplicity, skirt, tops
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Another faux dress – that doesn’t really work for me
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
Posted in Finished Projects, Sewing
Tagged Burda, crepe de chine, dress, Simplicity, skirt, tops
11 Comments
I’ve Gone a Bit Dotty! (and Burda Challenge update and plans)
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
Posted in Burda Challenge, Finished Projects, Sewing, Sewing Plans
Tagged Burda, challenge, fabric, jersey, skirt, stash, tops
9 Comments
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 – April and May Update
My sewing mojo ran off with my blogging mojo about a month ago so I haven’t much felt like sewing or writing. I’ve only sewing two garments for my challenge – both from May issues. First is the easy top … Continue reading
Posted in Burda Challenge, Finished Projects, Sewing
Tagged Burda, challenge, dress, fabric, jersey, muslin, skirt, tops
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Burda Challenge – April and May plans
I know it’s nearly the end of April, but I have some projects from April issues of Burda that I haven’t managed to sew yet, plus I’ve sorted out what I want to make for May, so I thought I’d … Continue reading
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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