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Choosing a knitting pattern
2 Sep 2016

Choosing a knitting pattern

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

Firstly thank you everyone who provided me with excellent advice in response to my million beginner questions last weekend. I am ready to plan my second knitting project and it has been hard to know where to start. But thanks … Continued

cashmere, Childrenswear, cotton, designing, knitting, square neck, Swap, Vogue
Crescent Trading Hackney – shop review
1 Apr 2016

Crescent Trading Hackney – shop review

by fabrickated | posted in: Shop Review | 5

I have been meaning to review Crescent Trading since Jay suggested I might like it. I managed to take a day off work and, accompanied by the ever plucky and up-for-it Megan of Pigeonwishes, we had a quick lunch and took … Continued

blue, cashmere, Crescent, fabric shopping, Hackney, wool
Menswear – Knitwear?
31 Dec 2014

Menswear – Knitwear?

by fabrickated | posted in: Style advice | 5

A jumper is not just for Christmas   Jumper giving is part of Christmas. If you received one this year,  I hope it is the sort of thing that you can incorporate into your wardrobe and wear all year round. … Continued

cashmere, Daniel Craig, hand knit, Icelandic sweater, jumpers, knitwear, men, menswear
How to look glamorous in cold weather (Shop at Uniqlo!)
28 Nov 2014

How to look glamorous in cold weather (Shop at Uniqlo!)

by fabrickated | posted in: Style advice | 3

Man or woman, it is relatively easy to dress well when the sun is shining.  A pair of trousers and a decent shirt, or a pretty dress and a nice pair of shoes. Even when it is getting a bit … Continued

Barbour, boots, cashmere, coats, down jacket, hats, rain, raincoat, underwear, Uniqlo, winter
The 60cm Vest – using a remnant to make a waistcoat
20 Sep 2014

The 60cm Vest – using a remnant to make a waistcoat

by fabrickated | posted in: WIP (work in progress) | 4

This is one of my patterns that I want to use for my new Winter Wardrobe. Its Butterick 7865 from 1968. In my mind I had a yellow waistcoat with perhaps a brown skirt and a white blouse. Or maybe … Continued

1960s, cashmere, clapper, Grey, vest, waistcoat, wool

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