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Guest blog by Lucy Glynn on Fashion Cities Africa
11 Jan 2017

Guest blog by Lucy Glynn on Fashion Cities Africa

by fabrickated | posted in: Guest blog, History of fashion, Inspiration | 2

Not very long ago Grace of Good Mom Bad Mom (aren’t we all?) wrote to ask if I had been to see the Fashion Cities Africa exhibition in Brighton, and asked for a review. As Brighton is a little way … Continued

African fabric, Brighton, exhibitions, guest blog
Guest blog – Karine from French Guiana
4 Nov 2016

Guest blog – Karine from French Guiana

by fabrickated | posted in: Guest blog, SWAP | 14

I have known Karine, through the internet, for a couple of years. She joined in SWAP last year and she sews with Lutterloh patterns. She is also an interesting and funny woman, and has very kindly provided the blog post … Continued

cotton, French Guiana, linings, Lutterloh, tropical climate
Guest Blog: A meeting with Eion Todd
21 Oct 2016

Guest Blog: A meeting with Eion Todd

by fabrickated | posted in: Guest blog, Inspiration | 16

One of the great privileges of working in social (lower rent and supported) housing in London is that you meet some amazing people. In my early career I realised we were housing Stalin’s daughter. Olympian sprinter Linford Christie used to … Continued

black, denim, Eion Todd, guest blog, jeans, pattern cutting, pink, smocking, spirals, wool
A visit to Bridget. And Vogue 8864
23 May 2016

A visit to Bridget. And Vogue 8864

by fabrickated | posted in: Finished projects, Guest blog, Inspiration | 16

Last weekend we had a Jordanian adventure holiday meet-up at the beautiful home of Bridget and Julian in Mile End, East London. What fun. On our trip to the River Jordan, we sat behind the couple, who amused us as … Continued

1980s, knitting, quilting, screen print, Sculpture, silk, top, Vogue 8864
How Jenny got on with her wedding guest outfit
22 Apr 2016

How Jenny got on with her wedding guest outfit

by fabrickated | posted in: Finished projects, Guest blog | 14

Jenny asked, through my blog, for advice on what to wear for a wedding. Maybe you remember? Many of you gave her great advice. She was struggling with the fit of New Look 6000, a popular pattern which many of … Continued

New Look 6000, red, Satin, wedding guest
The Knitting and Stitching exhibition and meeting Anne Whalley
7 Mar 2016

The Knitting and Stitching exhibition and meeting Anne Whalley

by fabrickated | posted in: Guest blog, Shop Review, Style advice | 9

A few years ago I went to a Knitting and Stitching exhibtion at Alexander Palace. Even though I got a student discount it was pricey and Ally Pally is a bind to get to. The spring show, at Earls Court, … Continued

fabric flowers, knitting, Knitting and Stitching show, Latvia, Mothers' Day, wool
Meeting Mary Funt
24 Feb 2016

Meeting Mary Funt

by fabrickated | posted in: Guest blog, Inspiration | 16

Blogging has brought me great joy. It has allowed me to meet the most interesting women from all over the world, some of them in person. I have written up many of these encounters because they have been such fun, … Continued

basting, DAR, guest blog, Inuit, Native American
Jaclyn makes pure beauty products
1 Jan 2016

Jaclyn makes pure beauty products

by fabrickated | posted in: Guest blog | 7

In the summer I met my friend Jaclyn for a tapas. We sat outside and enjoyed the sunshine. And a Tio Pepe. I’ve known her for a few years – she used to date a dear family friend – and … Continued

natural beauty, New Years Resolutions
Menswear Friday – Rion Willard
18 Dec 2015

Menswear Friday – Rion Willard

by fabrickated | posted in: Guest blog | 17

I have neglected Menswear for a while. I do appreciate my male readers and I want to try to write more about mens’ fashion, style and clothing. Because I don’t sew menswear much (sorry Gus!) I depend on men being … Continued

architecture, colour, Guyana, India, menswear, Rion
Meeting the Fabulous Dr E!
16 Nov 2015

Meeting the Fabulous Dr E!

by fabrickated | posted in: Guest blog | 7

Last weekend I had a very important visitor, Elizabeth of The Fabulous Dr E’s Fabulous Blog. Elizabeth is an American who moved to the UK in her twenties and moved to Sweden a couple of years ago. Her husband is … Continued

Elizabeth, knitting, sewing community, Sweden

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