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Making a modern Christening gown
18 Oct 2014

Making a modern Christening gown

by fabrickated | posted in: Childrenswear, Fabric printing, WIP (work in progress) | 8

My project is to produce a contemporary Christening gown which, while traditional (as requested by parents), also avoids yards and yards of lace, pin-tucking, embroidery, and hand sewn French seams. A short history of the garment can be found here. … Continued

block printing, Christening robe, cotton lawn, white, white on white
Matisse printing experiments
14 Sep 2014

Matisse printing experiments

by fabrickated | posted in: Fabric printing, WIP (work in progress) | 3

After the marvellous Matisse exhibition I was keen to do something interesting. Here is one of the post cards I bought, showing Matisse using cut outs of sea-weed or coral type structures along with blue pomegranates, the mermaid and the … Continued

Art, heat transfer, Matisse
How to make a block printed fabric: a commissioned piece for Amandine
28 Aug 2014

How to make a block printed fabric: a commissioned piece for Amandine

by fabrickated | posted in: Fabric printing, Finished projects | 6

I have finished printing a metre of cotton shirting (ex Paul Smith, from Simply Fabrics) for Amandine. This print was inspired by a warm colour palette stripes living by the sea side French holidays and looking out of the window … Continued

1950s, block printing, lino printing, warm
Fabric Printing Swap – inspiration
6 Aug 2014

Fabric Printing Swap – inspiration

by fabrickated | posted in: Fabric printing, Inspiration, WIP (work in progress) | 2

I have been allocated a client – or  a “buddy” – to print for. She is Amandine – a beautiful French girl with thick red hair. She lives and works in Brighton, and has a blog called Fleur de Carotte. … Continued

fabric printing, Hand printed fabric swap, inspiration, Picasso, warm
How to make a baby carrying sling
5 Aug 2014

How to make a baby carrying sling

by fabrickated | posted in: Fabric printing, Finished projects | 3

The carrier I made for Kit is similar to the Moby sling, which costs around £40. Because I am stingy and a dab hand with a sewing machine (one seam) I offered a homemade version. If you want to make … Continued

baby carrier, how to, lino printing, tie dye
Reduction Printing – pushing the boundaries with Lino
4 Aug 2014

Reduction Printing – pushing the boundaries with Lino

by fabrickated | posted in: Fabric printing, Finished projects | 6

Here is a marvellous five colour print made from just one piece of Lino by my favourite artist Picasso. And you can use the same technique at home to produce a four or five colour design from one piece of … Continued

four colour printing, lino, Reduction print
Printing on Fabric – Part Two – Vogue 1638
2 Aug 2014

Printing on Fabric – Part Two – Vogue 1638

by fabrickated | posted in: Fabric printing, Finished projects | 5

My printing on fabric experiments are only an excuse to worship at the shrine of DVF Originals. This is a nice one – perfect for holidays, but maybe for work when its really, really warm. I showed you my Red … Continued

baby clothes, Blades, DVF, Green, PJs, Vogue 1638
Printing on Fabric – how to create unique cloth for your projects
1 Aug 2014

Printing on Fabric – how to create unique cloth for your projects

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

Marilla Walker has launched a fabric swap on her blog. This requires participants to print a metre of fabric and send it to another blogger. I have signed up because I love printing fabric. This dress which I have on … Continued

DVF, lino printing, printing on fabric, red, Vogue 1553, wovens
Sporty Summer Sewathon – I finally reach the finishing line!
6 Jul 2014

Sporty Summer Sewathon – I finally reach the finishing line!

by fabrickated | posted in: Fabric printing, Finished projects, Pattern cutting | 13

I have been working so hard on the contest dreamt up by Karen Ball of Did you Make That? Here is my step by step progress report: Decide to make  running shorts work out what sort of running shorts I … Continued

painting on silk, sportswear, Sporty Summer Sewathon, stretch silk, time management
Fabric Printing – final show
4 Jul 2014

Fabric Printing – final show

by fabrickated | posted in: Fabric printing, Finished projects | 5

My fabric printing course is over for the term. I took wine and snacks to our show and tell end of term celebration. And I wore this outfit. The T shirt has my pixellated peony on it, and the skirt is … Continued

heat transfer, Jil Sander, sportswear, synthetics

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