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Making a skirt for Esme
2 May 2015

Making a skirt for Esme

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Fabric printing, Inspiration | 20

My daughter has asked for me to make her a skirt. The photograph she has supplied, by way of inspiration, is this. It’s said to be Neoprene, it is a full circle skirt with an invisible zip and it appears … Continued

circle skirt, hand painted silk, making for others, neoprene, scuba knit, structure
Planning the fabric for a new silk dress
28 Apr 2015

Planning the fabric for a new silk dress

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Fabric printing, Inspiration | 11

I mentioned I was thinking of making a silk maxi dress, with hand painted fabric. I am thinking of a full length, drapey dress that feel pretty and cool for summer evenings and to take on holiday (we are going to Egypt … Continued

colour schemes, floral, flowers, Joules, pattern, silk, summer
Silk Dress pattern proposals
23 Apr 2015

Silk Dress pattern proposals

by fabrickated | posted in: Fabric printing, Inspiration | 1

I asked for suggestions for a diaphanous silk dress. Internet friends supplied some ideas. Demented Fairy writes: V1244 or V1301 [both Koos van den Akker] scream for diaphanous prints. As long as the silk is ultra fine, they would be lovely. … Continued

Anne Klein, chiffon, hand painted silk, Koos van den Akker, Marfy, patchwork, silk, summer, Vogue
The Frustration of Experimentation
12 Apr 2015

The Frustration of Experimentation

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Fabric printing, Tips and Techniques, WIP (work in progress) | 19

I’m a little bit fed up today. My first dripping damask experiments had gone so well – it literally took me about 90 minutes from conception to satisfaction. I had the idea, I decided on a technique, I gave it … Continued

batik, dress, hand painted silk, navy, silk, stencils
Sewing with a Plan 2015 0.22 – painting on silk
11 Apr 2015

Sewing with a Plan 2015 0.22 – painting on silk

by fabrickated | posted in: Fabric printing | 11

This week I have been experimenting with making the fabric for my silk dress. I have two ideas going on at present, and I am not sure which one I want to use for the SWAP – the light, colourful … Continued

floral, painting on silk, pink, silk, summer, turquoise
Making aprons for all ages
8 Apr 2015

Making aprons for all ages

by fabrickated | posted in: Fabric printing, Finished projects, Pattern cutting | 2

I am not proud of the aprons I ran up last weekend. The patterns were drafted with just a few guessed measurements. The idea was just to produce a surface on which I could help Ted to print his own … Continued

apron, childr, linen, lino printing
Dripping Damask experiment
7 Apr 2015

Dripping Damask experiment

by fabrickated | posted in: Fabric printing | 14

Yesterday I explained that I would like to replicate an effect from an Alexander McQueen dress. This features a traditional positive-negative damask design which then drips down the dress as it disintegrates. Lyn suggested using a batik effect, and this … Continued

Alexander McQueen, discharge paste, silk, wax
Alexander McQueen fabrics at Savage Beauty
6 Apr 2015

Alexander McQueen fabrics at Savage Beauty

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Fabric printing | 6

I have already written a review of the Alexander McQueen exhibition. It’s stunning. As ever, when you see a body of work, however it is displayed and arranged, you cannot help but be in awe of the productivity of an … Continued

Alexander McQueen, Savage Beauty, screen printing, V&A
Sewing with a Plan 2015 0.22
4 Apr 2015

Sewing with a Plan 2015 0.22

by fabrickated | posted in: Fabric printing, Finished projects, SWAP | 9

My green camisole dress is finished. It epitomises spring – especially when worn with a large bunch of daffodils. And a pineapple! I wore this dress for my birthday, with a piece of yellow vintage silk velvet ribbon around my … Continued

Green, silk, skirt with camisole, spring, SWAP 2015, Vogue 1650, wool
Nina Ricci Camisole skirt version two
29 Mar 2015

Nina Ricci Camisole skirt version two

by fabrickated | posted in: Fabric printing, SWAP | 8

I mentioned that I wanted to do another version of this dress. And, having experimented with the discharge paste I couldn’t wait for the weekend! This time I have decided to make the skirt with green wool, and to use … Continued

camisole, discharge paste, Green, painted silk, silk, SWAP 2015, Vogue 1650

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