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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
The Cotswolds and the Wool Trade
11 Mar 2017

The Cotswolds and the Wool Trade

by fabrickated | posted in: History of fashion, Inspiration | 12

As I have mentioned before we have moved, at the weekends, to live in the Cotswolds. And although I come from a Cotton Town I now find myself in the heart of the ancient wool country. The Romans introduced sheep with … Continued

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
My next knitting projects
9 Dec 2016

My next knitting projects

by fabrickated | posted in: History of fashion, Inspiration, knitting, Organisation, WIP (work in progress) | 16

While I am engaged in making a small wardrobe of clothes for my son Gus I will still want to make a few things for myself, but there is no pressure. Some will be sewn, of course. I am not … Continued

cardigan, colour, inspiration, jumper, knitting, neutrals, Organisation, skirt
Donatella
7 Dec 2016

Donatella

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, History of fashion, Inspiration | 11

My dear husband is a keen member of the V&A and bought tickets to hear Donatella Versace “in conversation”.  I was really excited, as last time Nick organised one of these with Christopher Raeburn it was fantastic. Again we cycled … Continued

Creativity, Donatella Versace, photography, V&A
Men’s style – Steve McQueen
5 Dec 2016

Men’s style – Steve McQueen

by fabrickated | posted in: History of fashion, Inspiration, SWAP | 7

In order to inspire myself to sew menswear I have been considering who my style icons are. Here are a few men who I think dress well, whatever the period. Arthur Miller Frank Sinatra James Dean Sean Connery Steve McQueen … Continued

bomber jacket, jeans, knitwear, menswear, shorts, Steve McQueen, suit
MANSWAP #2 – Polo (turtle) neck Pullover Pattern
3 Dec 2016

MANSWAP #2 – Polo (turtle) neck Pullover Pattern

by fabrickated | posted in: History of fashion, Inspiration, knitting, SWAP | 14

Gus wrote a post about his first hand knitted jumper. That turned out to be my most popular blog post ever, and I didn’t even write one word of it! Thank you everyone who made a comment – I know … Continued

cable, knitting, menswear, poloneck, turtle neck
Doll making
25 Nov 2016

Doll making

by fabrickated | posted in: Finished projects, History of fashion | 18

When I was young my parents travelled a fair amount. And they would generally bring me back a present – perhaps bought, last minute, in the airport. And, as often as not, this was a small doll, dressed in the … Continued

butterfly dress, doll making, dolls clothes, ethnic dolls, Japanese, Kenya, national dress
Have our bodies changed shape in the last century?
23 Nov 2016

Have our bodies changed shape in the last century?

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, History of fashion | 17

Ever since Terri the Tailor drew my attention to it, I have been wondering about the changing shape, through history, of the male physique. There are two things at stake here. Firstly there is the actual changing body shape due … Continued

1900s, 1920s, 1940s, 1960s, 1980s, 2000s, men's style, mens bodies, menswear
Mens’ style – Group Captain Peter Townsend
18 Nov 2016

Mens’ style – Group Captain Peter Townsend

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, History of fashion, Inspiration, SWAP | 18

I am hooked on the Netflix series The Crown, which I find a marvellous accompaniment to my knitting project (the Lore jumper for my MANSWAP). I more or less know the story so it doesn’t matter too much if I … Continued

1940s, 1950s, country style, English style, GC Peter Townend, menswear, royal family, suits, The Crown

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