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Why I, too, fell in love with Wallis Simpson
21 Oct 2014

Why I, too, fell in love with Wallis Simpson

by fabrickated | posted in: History of fashion, Inspiration | 5

According to Wallis Simpson “A woman cannot be too rich or too thin.” She talking about herself, of course. She aimed to become Queen (consort) of the United Kingdom, one of the richest women in the world. And she was … Continued

1930s, 1940s, Duke of Windsor, jewellery, menswear, scale, Tailoring, Wallis Simpson
One pattern several outfits – the “wardrobe” phenomena
11 Oct 2014

One pattern several outfits – the “wardrobe” phenomena

by fabrickated | posted in: History of fashion, Inspiration | 5

When I first started sewing my teacher suggested that we all buy a “wardrobe” pattern. These patterns, which during the 1980s when I was learning to sew, were especially aimed at workwear, have a longer history. Here is one from … Continued

1980s, capsule wardrobe, career wardrobe, vintage workwear
Ladies – Go Grey! The case against hair dye
9 Oct 2014

Ladies – Go Grey! The case against hair dye

by fabrickated | posted in: Colour Analysis, History of fashion | 5

Once, in the eighties, when paint effects were all the rage in Clapham, London, I decided to paint a “marble effect” on our white, wooden fireplace. During preparation I scraped off a little of the white paint – and guess … Continued

blonde, grey hair, hair dye, natural hair
Are your sleeves beautiful?
8 Oct 2014

Are your sleeves beautiful?

by fabrickated | posted in: History of fashion, Style advice | 2

Set-in, semi-fitted  and fitted sleeve A set in sleeve is perhaps the most basic sleeve, but fitting it and inserting it into a garment is fairly advanced. It is one of my favourite parts of dressmaking and getting it right … Continued

fitted sleeve, Raglan sleeve, set in sleeve, sleeve, T shaped garments
1956 Jaques Griffe dress – Vogue Paris Original 1327
4 Oct 2014

1956 Jaques Griffe dress – Vogue Paris Original 1327

by fabrickated | posted in: Colour Analysis, Finished projects, History of fashion | 10

I recently realised I didn’t have any purple in my wardrobe. I had been looking for a dress, but when a colour is not a seasonal fashion favourite you will not find it in the shops. This is a great … Continued

!950s, Butterick 4386, Jacques Griffe, purple, Vogue 1327, Vogue Paris Original
Gold clothes?
29 Sep 2014

Gold clothes?

by fabrickated | posted in: Colour Analysis, History of fashion, Style advice | 0

Henry VIII was partial to wearing Cloth of Gold – this was fabric woven from thin strands of gold, and in this lovely portrait by the marvellous Hans Holbein, we see it encrusted with real jewels, fur, velvet, silk and … Continued

1950s, Elvis, Gold, Monroe
How many types of skirt do you know?
28 Sep 2014

How many types of skirt do you know?

by fabrickated | posted in: History of fashion, Pattern cutting, Style advice | 2

A skirt is basically a piece of cloth that surrounds the lower body. Because the hips are rather larger than the waist the garment has to be tapered to sit on the waist and not fall down, but has to … Continued

1940s, 1950s, 1980s, flared skirt, flattering shapes, skirts
The Geoffrey Beene Power Dress
17 Sep 2014

The Geoffrey Beene Power Dress

by fabrickated | posted in: Finished projects, History of fashion | 9

A few weeks ago I had never heard of Geoffrey Beene, an American designer. Since purchasing a 1988 Vogue pattern, and making it up I have found that Beene produced several patterns for Vogue. Here are a few I like, … Continued

1980s, Geoffrey Beene, power dressing, Vogue 2031, white
The story of a shoe – Roger Vivier and Yves St Laurent
16 Sep 2014

The story of a shoe – Roger Vivier and Yves St Laurent

by fabrickated | posted in: History of fashion | 2

I am sure you would agree that this iconic look is not just about the dress – the dress is set off by the look as a whole. What I find interesting about the Mondrian dress – the star of … Continued

1960s, shoes, Vivier, YSL
Book review: The Pink Suit by Nicole Mary Kelby
13 Sep 2014

Book review: The Pink Suit by Nicole Mary Kelby

by fabrickated | posted in: History of fashion | 4

I read a review of this book on Ooobop’s blog, and decided it would be a nice holiday read. It was! Who would have thought of basing a whole novel around the topic of making a ladies suit, but what … Continued

1960s, Chanel, couture, Jackie Kennedy, making a copy, pink, red

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