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What about a Seamless Raglan Knit a long?
22 May 2018

What about a Seamless Raglan Knit a long?

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, knitting, Organisation, Tips and Techniques | 29

Last July I organised a Knit A Long! It was a crazy idea really as I was still very new to knitting and I hardly knew what was involved. But I loved this particular jumper and I was keen to show … Continued

knitting, Seamless Raglan KAL, summer, wool, yarn, Zimmermann
Too busy to blog
20 May 2018

Too busy to blog

by fabrickated | posted in: Book writing, Organisation, Photography | 23

I have spent all weekend watching the royal wedding, followed by the football! Weren’t the dresses/hats/goals impressive? Not. Actually I have been sitting in the sun with my daughter Charlotte. Wearing linen dresses. Mine by YSL. Charlotte’s by me (with … Continued

book writing, linen, summer
Me Made May 2018
15 May 2018

Me Made May 2018

by fabrickated | posted in: Fabric printing, Finished projects, Tips and Techniques | 11

I have been participating in Me Made May again. Have you? This great initiative by Zoe of So Zoe encourages people who sew to wear their clothes. Although I have plenty of Me Made clothes I don’t wear them everyday. … Continued

cotton, knitting, linen, MMMay18, printing, summer, wool
Confessions of a Cushion Cheat
13 May 2018

Confessions of a Cushion Cheat

by fabrickated | posted in: Finished projects, SWAP, Tips and Techniques | 10

This whole post is a cheat. Firstly my blog site was blocked yesterday, so I couldn’t post or even open the site. Secondly this post was written in January and I felt it was a bit lightweight at the time. … Continued

blue, cushions, interior design, linen, pink, tips and techniques, yellow
Would you like to come to my book launch?
8 May 2018

Would you like to come to my book launch?

by fabrickated | posted in: Book writing, Organisation, WIP (work in progress) | 16

I know not everyone can because this is a real life event and it is in London. But if you are based here, or not too far away, then any of my readers, followers or commentators would be very welcome … Continued

book writing, Colour analysis, Head wrap, party, printing
SWAP 2018 The photographs
6 May 2018

SWAP 2018 The photographs

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Fabric printing, Finished projects, Organisation, SWAP | 48

I am a day late with my blog this week, as I wanted to include the photographs of my Sewing with a Plan 2018 collection. We spent part of the bank holiday weekend with my Mum in Lancashire so I … Continued

Elizabeth Zimmermann, Grey, hand painted silk, knitting, linen, navy, red, shorts, silk, SWAP 18, wool
Photography class uses lighting
1 May 2018

Photography class uses lighting

by fabrickated | posted in: Photography, SWAP | 7

We had such a thrilling class last week, where we started to learn how to use lighting. It was so exciting. We used hot shoes on our cameras that allowed us to use the flash attatchment. We used white polystyrene … Continued

flash, lighting, photography
SWAP #13 Making progress with the 1937 Chanel jacket
28 Apr 2018

SWAP #13 Making progress with the 1937 Chanel jacket

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, History of fashion, SWAP, WIP (work in progress) | 21

Sewing with a Plan sewing finishes on Monday night at midnight. But I won’t be sewing on Monday. I have to finish the jacket this weekend, which I am confident I can do. This is the final piece of my … Continued

buttons, Chanel, Grey, jacket, linen, vintage, Vogue 1977
Making a Book #9 Organising the launch party
24 Apr 2018

Making a Book #9 Organising the launch party

by fabrickated | posted in: Book writing, Colour Analysis, Organisation, Photography | 32

What? The book is ready to be launched? Er, No. I have still to complete about 25 photographs, the cover is not ready yet, the layout is not finished, and it still needs a final edit and proof reading. And … Continued

book, making, organising, party
SWAP #12 Appraising my progress and starting the jacket
21 Apr 2018

SWAP #12 Appraising my progress and starting the jacket

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, knitting, Organisation, SWAP, WIP (work in progress) | 8

I am planning to have my SWAP completed by the deadline this year, which is the end of the month. Which is possible, or deliverable as we say at work. Let’s have a look at progress so far. I have … Continued

coat, Elizabeth Zimmermann, Grey, knitting, linen, mending, navy, red, silk, silk painting, skirt, SWAP 2018, trousers

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