Tag Archives: skirt

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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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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Another faux dress – that doesn’t really work for me

Posted on August 16, 2012 by ReadyThreadSew

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 →

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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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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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Bits and Pieces

Posted on June 12, 2012 by ReadyThreadSew

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 →

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Burda Challenge – April and May Update

Posted on June 7, 2012 by ReadyThreadSew

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 →

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