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Actually sewing!

Well, that's not quite true.  I have been cutting out though.  Finally got a bit of a sewing bug again.
I did actually sew some cushions for the boys room with Ikea fabric a week or two ago.  I was pleased with how they turned out.

Now I have some pyjamas cut out to sew for W & R, I did trace out the same pattern for S but I ran out of fabric.  The pjs are from an old Ottobre magazine.  04/05 I think.  I also have a jacket cut out for E from an old Ottobre mag.  I'm making it from a striped orange fabric, since orange is her favourite colour.  It looks like a fairly complex project.  I'm not really sure what she is going to wear it with either.  I have some other things cut out for her from a really ancient Burda magazines.  There is a shorts and top set, and a short tracksuit set.

Hope to have some pictures to post here soon. 

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