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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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Purple Plaid Pyjamas ….
….. 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
Posted in Finished Projects, Sewing
Tagged cotton, jersey, PJs, shoes, Simplicity, Tiramisu
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My First Tiramisu (that didn’t quite work)
If you read here regularly you may be aware that I’ve bought quite a few fabrics with the intention of making Steph’s Tiramisu dress. I’ve never bought as many fabrics for one pattern before (except S3696), especially before I’d even … Continue reading
Comfy Clothes Update
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
Posted in Finished Projects, Sewing, Sewing Plans
Tagged cotton, dress, fabric, jersey, PJs, Simplicity, stash, tops
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2013 – Sewing Clothes I Want to Wear
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
Update – Sewing and Other Stuff
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
Posted in Finished Projects, Sewing Plans
Tagged fabric, faux fur, jersey, PJs, Simplicity, tops
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Do you have my sewjo?
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
Posted in Finished Projects, Sewing
Tagged belt, cotton, dress, jersey, lining, machines, PJs, Simplicity, Vogue
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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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Projects in the Queue
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
Posted in Sewing, Sewing Plans
Tagged dress, fabric, jersey, PJs, Simplicity, skirt, tops
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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
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