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Diana: Her Fashion Story
27 May 2017

Diana: Her Fashion Story

by fabrickated | posted in: History of fashion, Inspiration, Style advice | 24

On the 20th anniversary of the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, I had the chance to see the Diana: Her Fashion Story exhibition at Kensington Palace as a guest of our auditors. This included a talk by Claudia Williams … Continued

1980s, Princess Diana, straight body line
Me Made May 2017 (and summer plans)
10 Apr 2017

Me Made May 2017 (and summer plans)

by fabrickated | posted in: Finished projects, Inspiration, knitting, WIP (work in progress) | 21

I will be doing Me Made May 2017. Will you? This is a longstanding initiative by Zoe, or So Zo, to try to encourage sewists to wear the items we make, and to show (on Instagram or blogs) how the … Continued

#MMMay17, knitting, silk
The “Sloper”  turtle neck, sleeveless jumper knitalong
5 Apr 2017

The “Sloper” turtle neck, sleeveless jumper knitalong

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Inspiration, knitting, WIP (work in progress) | 25

I recently posted my knitting plans, and I have made good progress. I said I would make a petrol blue Heavenly sweater a dark green cashmere sweater a brown and green Holsten (just started, but it’s brown and mauve now) … Continued

autumn, blue, brown, cashmere, DK, Grey, knitting, mauve, Sloper, spring, work in progress
Sourcing materials for silk painting
3 Apr 2017

Sourcing materials for silk painting

by fabrickated | posted in: Fabric printing, Inspiration, Organisation, Tips and Techniques | 8

I have had a number of enquiries about painting on silk, especially in terms of materials and supplies. If you are interested in making colourful silk for a special blouse or dress this is a most satisfying and relatively easy … Continued

craft supplies, gutta, hand painted silk, silk, silk paint, silk painting
Patterned fabric: Do you use it? Do you wear it?
25 Mar 2017

Patterned fabric: Do you use it? Do you wear it?

by fabrickated | posted in: Colour Analysis, Inspiration, Style advice | 20

Many dressmakers are attracted to patterned fabrics – unsurprisingly as making garments in black or navy is not very exciting, even though most of us wear neutrals most of the time. But while we make clothes with gaudy fabrics, flamboyant … Continued

colour, outfits, pattern mixing, style
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

Post-SWAP: Making new plans
6 Mar 2017

Post-SWAP: Making new plans

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Inspiration, knitting, Organisation, WIP (work in progress) | 12

No sooner had she crashed out of SWAP than she was already making new plans. Like the jilted lover she deal with her grief by shouting “NEXT!” I mentioned on Saturday that I hope to create a few items for … Continued

blue, brown, cashmere, corduroy, Green, knitting, mohair, planning, red, wool
Trouser suits
22 Feb 2017

Trouser suits

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Inspiration, Style advice | 25

I am not one to follow trends. I am not breathless about what is shown at London Fashion Week, or the latest looks from Philip Lim or Victoria Beckham. I don’t have a subscription to Vogue and much of my … Continued

pant suit, patterns, suiting, vintage patterns, workwear
Josef Frank Pattterns-Furniture-Painting at the Fashion and Textile Museum, London
13 Feb 2017

Josef Frank Pattterns-Furniture-Painting at the Fashion and Textile Museum, London

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Fabric printing, Inspiration | 13

I had been looking forward to this exhibition since it was announced last year. Despite it being rather an expensive venue (£7, compared to many other London museums being free) the Fashion and Textile Museum is an important source of … Continued

interiors, Josep Frank, nature, printing, textiles

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