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Tag Archives: tops
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
6 Comments
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
6 Comments
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
5 Comments
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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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
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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
12 Comments
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, 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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