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2018 Sewing with a Plan
20 Jan 2018

2018 Sewing with a Plan

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, SWAP | 6

Most of you know all about Sewing with a Plan (SWAP). I have done this Artisans’ Square challenge four times now, although I only finished twice. I hadn’t planned to compete this year as I have too much on my … Continued

brown, cotton, Grey, linen, mohair, navy, sewing with a plan, silk, SWAP 2018, TNT, Westwood, wool
Bootmaking Part 2
10 Oct 2017

Bootmaking Part 2

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Pattern cutting, WIP (work in progress) | 20

Thank you for all your interest in our boot making course at the London College of Fashion. I am attending this course with my husband Nick every Sunday for six weeks. In week one we made the pattern for our … Continued

boots, brown, leather, navy, shoe making
Boot making at the London College of Fashion – part 1
2 Oct 2017

Boot making at the London College of Fashion – part 1

by fabrickated | posted in: Pattern cutting, Tips and Techniques, WIP (work in progress) | 29

You may remember I have been dying to do a shoe making course for ages. And lots of readers have been cheering for the shoe making, especially Aida who has made some super shoes herself. But I had not found a … Continued

boots, brown, leather, London College of Fashion, shoe making
Balenciaga
18 Jul 2017

Balenciaga

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, History of fashion | 24

Let me recommend the Balenciaga exhibition at the V&A. It continues until 18 February 2018 and costs £12 unless you are a member. Or a friend of a member. Cristóbal Balenciaga – Spain’s greatest designer and the Master of couture – … Continued

Balenciaga, brown, evening dress, hats, pink, pleats, spiral, Tailoring, tweed, V&A
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
Style Arc Talia trousers
18 Mar 2017

Style Arc Talia trousers

by fabrickated | posted in: WIP (work in progress) | 29

Lots of people have suggested I try Style Arc, an Australian based company that sells modern looking, mainly casual wear patterns. The pattern: Talia Woven trousers I decided to give it a go as I really wanted to make some … Continued

brown, casual, corduroy, cotton, pattern review, Style Arc, Talia, trousers
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
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
Brown and Blue
27 Feb 2017

Brown and Blue

by fabrickated | posted in: Colour Analysis, Tips and Techniques | 13

Jenny the Lilac Cat reacted to the Trump post last week by asking The entertaining GQ clip suggests ‘brown and blue is a winning combination’. As my fashion guru do you agree? I am with GQ on this. “Brown” and … Continued

blue, brown, colour, navy, neutrals, pattern
Knitting Update
6 Feb 2017

Knitting Update

by fabrickated | posted in: knitting | 24

I mentioned I might be doing a bit of knitting this year. So far I managed to make a second sweater for my son, which I will have a go at shortening. I also made something nice for myself. I … Continued

alpaca, Ankestrick, brown, cardigan, colourwork, jacket, knitting, Purl Alpaca

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