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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
Autumn League pullover
25 Sep 2018

Autumn League pullover

by fabrickated | posted in: Finished projects, knitting, Tips and Techniques | 8

I love everything about this jumper. Choosing it, knitting it, thinking about it, washing it, and of course wearing it. The Autumn League sweater, details here.  Yarn The turquoise yarn I used is splendid. It was a special offer from … Continued

autumn, Autumn League, cashmere, cotton, Grey, knitting, turquoise, wool
Top down Autumn League jumper
15 Sep 2018

Top down Autumn League jumper

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

Introduction to my new project I mentioned in my previous post that I was done with Elizabeth Zimmermann seamless sweaters for a while. I want to learn something new. And I came across this. I have started to have a … Continued

autumn, DK, knitting, turquoise, wool
Another Man Jumper
10 Apr 2018

Another Man Jumper

by fabrickated | posted in: Finished projects, knitting, Photography, Tips and Techniques | 18

I mentioned I was trying to knit a jumper for my husband Nick, having practised on my son Gus. Here are the issues with knitting for men Much bigger bodies Need more yarn and time to complete Men’s bodies are … Continued

autumn, Grey, knitting, mens bodies, menswear, wool
Finishing the Carolyn Crocheted skirt
17 Oct 2017

Finishing the Carolyn Crocheted skirt

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Finished projects, knitting | 15

Phew! Having created a piece of fabric from over 100 little crocheted squares, each in three colours, I finally joined them together. If you do this – for a blanket or a garment – I used the following method. Sewing … Continued

autumn, blue, crochet, dark green, finished projects, granny squares, merino, pink, shaping a skirt, wool
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
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
1963 Lanvin-Castillo Vogue 1213
9 Nov 2016

1963 Lanvin-Castillo Vogue 1213

by fabrickated | posted in: Finished projects, History of fashion | 20

I wanted to make up Vogue Paris Original 1213 – a 1963 Lanvin-Castillo pattern I bought on the internet. Unfortunately it had a piece missing from the jacket (side front panel), but the pattern was relatively inexpensive and the seller refunded … Continued

autumn, buttons, Lanvin-Castello, linton tweed, shoulder pads, Vogue 1213, white
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

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