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Making a stone set ring – and plans for next term
8 Apr 2017

Making a stone set ring – and plans for next term

by fabrickated | posted in: Childrenswear, Designing, History of fashion, Organisation | 16

Sadly our jewellery making class is over. It was such fun and so enlightening. And each of us made three items – two rings and a pendant. My final piece is a little cabochon set ring, made with silver wire. … Continued

Ashworths, evening classes, footwear, jewellery, Morley college, patchwork, quilting, rings, silver work
Corduroy – suitable for men, women and children
15 Mar 2017

Corduroy – suitable for men, women and children

by fabrickated | posted in: Childrenswear, History of fashion, Inspiration, Style advice, Tips and Techniques | 12

Apparently corduroy started life as a type of Fustian. I remember clearly reading about both fabrics in one of my GCE O level books, The Mayor of Casterbridge by Thomas Hardy. The man was of fine figure, swarthy, and stern … Continued

autumn, brown, corduroy, cotton, menswear, style advice, suit
School Uniform
28 Oct 2016

School Uniform

by fabrickated | posted in: Childrenswear | 36

A few weeks ago I posted a picture of my grandson on his first day at primary school. He looked a little bewildered that day and a number of you took pity on him. Wouldn’t that ridiculous uniform get anyone … Continued

Childrenswear, school uniform, schoolwear
Under the sea party
2 Oct 2015

Under the sea party

by fabrickated | posted in: Childrenswear, Finished projects | 18

Today my first grandchild, Theodore (Ted) is four. I was with my daughter as he was born, so I feel a very special bond. I have seen him most days of his life and I love him very much. At … Continued

cake, Childrenswear, goldfish, lobster, Octopus outfit, outfits
Goldfish outfit for a baby
29 Sep 2015

Goldfish outfit for a baby

by fabrickated | posted in: Childrenswear, Finished projects | 10

I mentioned that, in preparing for the Under the Sea birthday party my daughter Esme intended to dress her baby, Kit, as a goldfish. He’s only one, still in nappies, and pretty intolerant of dressing up. At his own Mexican-themed … Continued

Childrenswear, cotton, goldfish costume, orange, silk
How to make an octopus costume
26 Sep 2015

How to make an octopus costume

by fabrickated | posted in: Childrenswear, WIP (work in progress) | 13

I am making an octopus outfit for my grandson, and a couple of commentators mentioned the film Love Actually. I don’t want to make you late for the concert. No, it’s nothing, really. – Keith’ll be very disappointed. No, really, … Continued

Childrenswear, Octopus outfit, silver
Octopus Outfit
19 Sep 2015

Octopus Outfit

by fabrickated | posted in: Childrenswear | 16

My daughter is organising a party for four year olds with an Under-the-Sea theme. Her son had decided he wanted to be an Octopus. I had already felt a bit unsure about this, but Esme had suggested we stuff four … Continued

Childrenswear, dressing up outfit, Octopus outfit, silver
Thinking about a translucent blouse
11 Aug 2015

Thinking about a translucent blouse

by fabrickated | posted in: Childrenswear, Designing, History of fashion, Inspiration, WIP (work in progress) | 14

I am thinking about creating a blouse that uses a translucent fabric to create an ombre et lumière effect. I have been collecting inspirational images. And here are my thoughts. Some sheers are more sheer than others A translucent blouse does … Continued

blouse, sheers, translucent, white
Comfortable clothes
23 Jul 2015

Comfortable clothes

by fabrickated | posted in: Childrenswear, Style advice | 17

Recently I have been having an email discussion with RuthieSews about the question of comfortable clothing. It is such an interesting question. In my view uncomfortable clothes are those which are made from irritating fabrics, or where the fit is … Continued

children's wear, comfort, Fabric, fit, gypsy, shoes, Wedding, wind jammer
World book day
8 Mar 2015

World book day

by fabrickated | posted in: Childrenswear | 9

World Book Day (5 March) is a joyous celebration of books for children, encouraging them to read in a world dominated by digital pleasure. Primary teachers by the score dress up in brightly coloured clothes and tell the children to … Continued

Childrenswear, dressing up, world book day

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