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Colour analysis – what is your main colour direction?
29 Sep 2018

Colour analysis – what is your main colour direction?

by fabrickated | posted in: Book writing, Colour Analysis, Inspiration, Tips and Techniques | 12

What is this all about? When we do a colour analysis we try to put everyone into one main category of colours Deep, Light, Cool, Warm, Bright or Muted. Most people will suit one better than others, although usually they … Continued

bright, Colour analysis, cool, deep, light, muted, painting, warm
Elizabeth Zimmermann striped raglan round up part 2
11 Sep 2018

Elizabeth Zimmermann striped raglan round up part 2

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Finished projects, Inspiration, knitting | 21

You may remember the Knitalong I organised in July, based on the beautiful Elizabeth Zimmermann seamless sweater. A few of us went on to do a second jersey, and some of us took a little longer than others. This post … Continued

cashmere, Elizabeth Zimmermann, knitalong, knitting, raglan, Seamless Raglan KAL, wool, yarn
A nice 1960s hat
8 Sep 2018

A nice 1960s hat

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

Do you know what a pierrette is? A female pierrotte of course! Here are a couple of charming old photos. What attracted me of course were the pom poms.  The key feature seems to be a jaunty brimmed hat that … Continued

1960s, age-appropriate, free patterns, knitting, pink
Dress like Frida sew along reflections
1 Sep 2018

Dress like Frida sew along reflections

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Finished projects, Inspiration, knitting | 8

What did we learn from our Frida Sewalong? Personally I got a huge kick out of it. I learned much more about Mexico. I am now very keen to visit the country and have a plan (although not a short … Continued

#dresslikefridasal, Frida Kahlo
Photographing a fashion show
28 Aug 2018

Photographing a fashion show

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

After two terms Nick and I have finished our beginners’ photography course at Morley college in South London. The course ended with a show of the students work – beginners, intermediate and level three. We wandered through the work and … Continued

fashion show, hand painted silk, Morley c, photography
The Dress Like Frida Sewalong Week 7
25 Aug 2018

The Dress Like Frida Sewalong Week 7

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Finished projects, Inspiration, Tips and Techniques | 17

About a dozen of us have been participating in the Dress like Frida Sewalong. Inspired by artist, Mexican revolutionary and creative dresser Frida Khalo we made tops and bottoms, belts, scarves and shawls. We put on jewellery and swept up … Continued

#dresslikefridasal, florals, Frida Khalo, Huipil, Mexico, rebozo, skirt
A bias halter top and refashioning a blouse
21 Aug 2018

A bias halter top and refashioning a blouse

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Finished projects, Inspiration | 16

Huipil fever has somehow been getting to me, and I have been wondering how to make a scarf huipil with a simple square. Of course my scarf – Japanese, polyester, from the charity shop – could have been combined with … Continued

applique, bias binding, blouse, Charcoal, floral, Huipil, pink, pom poms, refashion
How to make pom poms and pom pom crowns
14 Aug 2018

How to make pom poms and pom pom crowns

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Finished projects, Inspiration | 16

On Saturday I explained how to do Frida hair and how you could use flowers and natural plant material. The main problem with using fresh flowers and leaves is that the rarely last longer than one day. So the pom … Continued

#dresslikefridasal, blue, Frida Kahlo, Green, headdress, pastels., pom pom, red, wool
The Dress Like Frida Sewalong Week 5; Hair and Head-dressing
11 Aug 2018

The Dress Like Frida Sewalong Week 5; Hair and Head-dressing

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Finished projects, History of fashion, Inspiration, Tips and Techniques | 4

One of the defining features of Frida’s look is what is happening on your head.  If you are lucky enough to have long hair part it down the middle, make two long plaits, including ribbon in the mix if you … Continued

colour, flowers, hair, headdress, pom pom
Making Life more Beautiful
7 Aug 2018

Making Life more Beautiful

by fabrickated | posted in: Book writing, Inspiration, Photography | 18

About 100 people attended my book launch. There was lots of time to meet new people (all photographs are by Laura Shimili). There was plenty to eat. Samosas, two types of Iraqi bread buns (one vegan, one vegetarian), lemon cup … Continued

#fabrickatedbook #makinglifemorebeautiful, family, food

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