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How to make the Skirt of Joy
9 Oct 2018

How to make the Skirt of Joy

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, History of fashion, Inspiration, SWAP | 19

As summer ended I wanted a bright little skirt to bring joy to me, the wearer, and the viewer. Back in Spring 2014 Chanel had included a beautiful fabric, based on colour charts from 1900. One of my favourite bloggers … Continued

A line skirt, colour, cotton, fabric painting, McCalls 7938, summer, white
Confessions of a Cushion Cheat
13 May 2018

Confessions of a Cushion Cheat

by fabrickated | posted in: Finished projects, SWAP, Tips and Techniques | 10

This whole post is a cheat. Firstly my blog site was blocked yesterday, so I couldn’t post or even open the site. Secondly this post was written in January and I felt it was a bit lightweight at the time. … Continued

blue, cushions, interior design, linen, pink, tips and techniques, yellow
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
Photography class uses lighting
1 May 2018

Photography class uses lighting

by fabrickated | posted in: Photography, SWAP | 7

We had such a thrilling class last week, where we started to learn how to use lighting. It was so exciting. We used hot shoes on our cameras that allowed us to use the flash attatchment. We used white polystyrene … Continued

flash, lighting, photography
SWAP #13 Making progress with the 1937 Chanel jacket
28 Apr 2018

SWAP #13 Making progress with the 1937 Chanel jacket

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, History of fashion, SWAP, WIP (work in progress) | 21

Sewing with a Plan sewing finishes on Monday night at midnight. But I won’t be sewing on Monday. I have to finish the jacket this weekend, which I am confident I can do. This is the final piece of my … Continued

buttons, Chanel, Grey, jacket, linen, vintage, Vogue 1977
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
SWAP #11 – Silk Evening Skirt
14 Apr 2018

SWAP #11 – Silk Evening Skirt

by fabrickated | posted in: Finished projects, SWAP | 25

For Sewing with a Plan this year I only have two items left to make – the light grey skirt and jacket. As I am putting off the jacket as the most time-consuming item, I had to tackle the skirt. … Continued

evening wear, Grey, silk, skirt
SWAP #10 Painted silk sleeveless blouse
7 Apr 2018

SWAP #10 Painted silk sleeveless blouse

by fabrickated | posted in: Fabric printing, Finished projects, SWAP | 18

In terms of SWAP I think I am now on item 7! After this blouse I still have to make (by the grey silk skirt, grey jacket and westwood skirt. I will be adding a RTW or a previously made … Continued

blouse, Grey, silk, silk painting, summer, SWAP 2018
SWAP #9
31 Mar 2018

SWAP #9

by fabrickated | posted in: Book writing, SWAP | 6

As one of my favourite podcasters says “Where are we now?” Here are the Sewing with a Plan rules: Choose two neutral colors Add one accent color and two prints OR two accent colors and one print Make at least three garments … Continued

Grey, kids, navy, silk, SWAP 2018
SWAP #8 – Bermuda shorts
24 Mar 2018

SWAP #8 – Bermuda shorts

by fabrickated | posted in: Finished projects, SWAP, Tips and Techniques | 23

I watched the Versace American True Crime documentary last night, by the same people who did the People v OJ (which I l also oved). True Crime is my guilty secret! According to the film both Gianni and Donatella were … Continued

Bermudas, floral, navy, shorts, trousers

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