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Uniform dressing update
3 Nov 2018

Uniform dressing update

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Inspiration, Organisation | 29

I was going to wait until the end of November to update you on the Uniform project. The thing is I started early (I couldn’t wait!!) and I have some results ready to share with you. Did I enjoy it? … Continued

autumn, cotton, handknits, navy, styling, uniform dressing
Uniform dressing – November challenge
20 Oct 2018

Uniform dressing – November challenge

by fabrickated | posted in: Inspiration, Organisation | 79

There has been an ongoing discussion in magazines and the press about the idea of “uniform dressing”, especially for women. After all men have a uniform, especially for work. That would be the navy or grey suit, worn with a … Continued

autumn, capsule wardrobe, cotton, Finery, navy, uniform
Unfinished work – UFO round up
4 Sep 2018

Unfinished work – UFO round up

by fabrickated | posted in: Fabric printing, Organisation, WIP (work in progress) | 16

I have really enjoyed my summer raglan sweater knit a long, followed by the Frida sew a long. I hope you did too. But now I need to think what I want to do next. To be honest the sew … Continued

Elizabeth Zimmermann, fabric painting, knitting, summer, UFOs, V2031, V8333
What about a Seamless Raglan Knit a long?
22 May 2018

What about a Seamless Raglan Knit a long?

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, knitting, Organisation, Tips and Techniques | 29

Last July I organised a Knit A Long! It was a crazy idea really as I was still very new to knitting and I hardly knew what was involved. But I loved this particular jumper and I was keen to show … Continued

knitting, Seamless Raglan KAL, summer, wool, yarn, Zimmermann
Too busy to blog
20 May 2018

Too busy to blog

by fabrickated | posted in: Book writing, Organisation, Photography | 23

I have spent all weekend watching the royal wedding, followed by the football! Weren’t the dresses/hats/goals impressive? Not. Actually I have been sitting in the sun with my daughter Charlotte. Wearing linen dresses. Mine by YSL. Charlotte’s by me (with … Continued

book writing, linen, summer
Would you like to come to my book launch?
8 May 2018

Would you like to come to my book launch?

by fabrickated | posted in: Book writing, Organisation, WIP (work in progress) | 16

I know not everyone can because this is a real life event and it is in London. But if you are based here, or not too far away, then any of my readers, followers or commentators would be very welcome … Continued

book writing, Colour analysis, Head wrap, party, printing
SWAP 2018 The photographs
6 May 2018

SWAP 2018 The photographs

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Fabric printing, Finished projects, Organisation, SWAP | 48

I am a day late with my blog this week, as I wanted to include the photographs of my Sewing with a Plan 2018 collection. We spent part of the bank holiday weekend with my Mum in Lancashire so I … Continued

Elizabeth Zimmermann, Grey, hand painted silk, knitting, linen, navy, red, shorts, silk, SWAP 18, wool
Making a Book #9 Organising the launch party
24 Apr 2018

Making a Book #9 Organising the launch party

by fabrickated | posted in: Book writing, Colour Analysis, Organisation, Photography | 32

What? The book is ready to be launched? Er, No. I have still to complete about 25 photographs, the cover is not ready yet, the layout is not finished, and it still needs a final edit and proof reading. And … Continued

book, making, organising, party
SWAP #12 Appraising my progress and starting the jacket
21 Apr 2018

SWAP #12 Appraising my progress and starting the jacket

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, knitting, Organisation, SWAP, WIP (work in progress) | 8

I am planning to have my SWAP completed by the deadline this year, which is the end of the month. Which is possible, or deliverable as we say at work. Let’s have a look at progress so far. I have … Continued

coat, Elizabeth Zimmermann, Grey, knitting, linen, mending, navy, red, silk, silk painting, skirt, SWAP 2018, trousers
My top ten blogs
17 Mar 2018

My top ten blogs

by fabrickated | posted in: Organisation, Tips and Techniques | 19

I have been meaning to write this post for years! Sewing, and related, blogs have helped me, sustained me, amused me, and encouraged me over the past few years and I am so grateful they exist. While I follow around … Continued

blogging, knitting, quilting, sewing

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