Tag Archives: cotton

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 Pyjamas ….

Posted on February 16, 2013 by ReadyThreadSew

….. sorry – couldn’t resist the alliteration. Before I post about my newest sewing project, I have decided that I really should have made a New Year Resolution – I must learn (and bother) to take better photos. I know … 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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Do you have my sewjo?

Posted on October 29, 2012 by ReadyThreadSew

Both my blogging mojo and sewing mojo seem to have disappeared at the same time.  I’ve noticed that a lot of other sewing bloggers have mentioned a lack of sewjo recently, so I hope mine is keeping yours company – … 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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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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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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Simple Simplicity Projects

Posted on July 7, 2012 by ReadyThreadSew

I haven’t made anything particularly inspiring since my last post, but I have sewn three simple garments so I’m posting so that I can keep track. I wanted some new PJ pants (and mentioned two new fabrics I’d bought for … Continue reading →

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Pink Teapots Apron – Simplicity 4987

Posted on April 30, 2012 by ReadyThreadSew

I’m trying to get my blogging up to date before I embark on my next round of Burda sewing so this is yet another post about something I’ve made recently.  I couldn’t post about it before because it was a … Continue reading →

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Burda Challenge – April and May plans

Posted on April 29, 2012 by ReadyThreadSew

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 →

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