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Charity shop finds
13 Feb 2018

Charity shop finds

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Organisation, Shop Review | 24

Many of us who make our own clothes also enjoy shopping in charity shops. I have been wondering why. Here are some of my reasons. The thrill of the hunt In my life I have found some truly wonderful things … Continued

books, charity shop, tapestry
A visit to William Gee Habadasheree!
13 May 2017

A visit to William Gee Habadasheree!

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

You may remember that I won a box of haberdashery from William Gee, a Dalston (Hackney, London) institution. While I had ordered a few products from them, via the internet, I decided to visit the shop. Adam Graham – the … Continued

Dalston, haberdashery, Hackney, shop review, shopping, William Gee
Winning a prize from William Gee
12 Apr 2017

Winning a prize from William Gee

by fabrickated | posted in: Shop Review, WIP (work in progress) | 13

I frequently fill in forms that promise an opportunity to win a holiday, or something to do with sewing. But I do so knowingly – the company’s main aim is to promote their product and collect email addresses. I was … Continued

haberdashery, linen, prize, skirt, summer, William Gee
Dalston Dolls workshop
30 Nov 2016

Dalston Dolls workshop

by fabrickated | posted in: Finished projects, Inspiration, Shop Review | 12

I mentioned how I loved the dolls I had made 25 years ago, despite the fact that their skin, hair and clothes have faded over the years, and they sport a stain or two. So when I saw some lovely … Continued

baby doll, cotton, doll making, hair, London, organic, skin colour, Waldorf doll, wool
Desginer Stitch Lena Pants
14 Oct 2016

Desginer Stitch Lena Pants

by fabrickated | posted in: Finished projects, Shop Review | 20

Ann from Designer Stitch recently contacted me and offered me one of her patterns, free. Ann, from Australia, has some really nice summer dresses. However when she got in touch  I was considering trouser styles for my casual wardrobe and … Continued

autumn, casual, cotton, Designer Stitch, dropped crotch, Green, Lena pants, trousers
The Knitting & Stitching Show – round up of interesting resources and links
7 Oct 2016

The Knitting & Stitching Show – round up of interesting resources and links

by fabrickated | posted in: Inspiration, knitting, Shop Review | 27

Today, Saturday and Sunday – if you are in London – or nearby – you could go to the Annual Knitting and Stitching Show at Alexandra Palace. I went yesterday, and I had fun. I found it interesting and stimulating, … Continued

embroidery, inspiration, knitting, Knitting & Stitching show, Lorelle, Purl Alpaca, tapestry
Simply Fabrics – shop review
14 Sep 2016

Simply Fabrics – shop review

by fabrickated | posted in: Shop Review | 23

Last weekend, although I have enough fabric to sink a ship, I visited my favourite London fabric shop. I realised I had never reviewed the shop, so here is my review. While London may not be as good as New … Continued

Brixton, fabric shopping, Simply Fabrics
Shopping for knitting wool (a bad experience)
24 Aug 2016

Shopping for knitting wool (a bad experience)

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Inspiration, Organisation, Shop Review, WIP (work in progress) | 40

Last Saturday I shared my thinking and my questions on what sort of yarn and pattern to choose.  And, as ever, you have given me the very best advice, based on experience and offered with the utmost kindness and generosity. Wonderful … Continued

Fairisle, knitting, Rowan, wool, yarn, yarn composition
If you sew your own wardrobe how important is fashion?
15 Aug 2016

If you sew your own wardrobe how important is fashion?

by fabrickated | posted in: History of fashion, Inspiration, Shop Review | 39

I have wondered about fashion for quite some time. Many people sew because they don’t want to wear what is fashionable at the moment, choosing instead things that suit them. Things they like. While I wholeheartedly agree that sewing gives … Continued

1980s, 1990s, 2010s, denim, Fashion Victim, Finery, jeans, Mom jeans
Shopping for fabric in London –  market shops review
23 Jul 2016

Shopping for fabric in London – market shops review

by fabrickated | posted in: Shop Review | 9

I covered the best places to shop for fabric in London and was prompted by a couple of readers to try two of our famous East London markets – Ridley Road (in Hackney) and Walthamstow market (in Waltham Forest). Happily … Continued

East London, fabric shopping, London, markets, shop review, shopping

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