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The Dress Like Frida Sewalong Week 6 – Accessories and styling
18 Aug 2018

The Dress Like Frida Sewalong Week 6 – Accessories and styling

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Finished projects | 9

We have got our huipils finished, and our skirts (or trousers), and our hair is coiffed and we are sporting a head-dress. Do we need to do anymore? Not necessarily! There is always the danger of overdoing this look, and … Continued

#dresslikefridasal, African fabric, Childrenswear, cotton, Frida Kahlo, indigo, linen, silk, summer, tie die
Altering hand knits – a few suggestions
16 Sep 2017

Altering hand knits – a few suggestions

by fabrickated | posted in: Finished projects, knitting, Tips and Techniques | 19

When we started building our new home in the country I packed away most of my sewing equipment, thinking to myself “I will just do a bit of knitting while I wait for my sewing room to be constructed.” Knitting … Continued

cashmere, Childrenswear, Elizabeth Zimmermann, Grey, knitting
School Uniform
28 Oct 2016

School Uniform

by fabrickated | posted in: Childrenswear | 36

A few weeks ago I posted a picture of my grandson on his first day at primary school. He looked a little bewildered that day and a number of you took pity on him. Wouldn’t that ridiculous uniform get anyone … Continued

Childrenswear, school uniform, schoolwear
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
Liberty exhibition in London
7 Jan 2016

Liberty exhibition in London

by fabrickated | posted in: Inspiration | 15

I have been so remiss. I went to this exhibition ages ago at the Bermondsey Fashion and Textile Museum. When Sew2Pro suggested we might take Sewniptuck to see it I had said it was an expensive museum with shows of variable … Continued

1940s, 1960s, 1970s, Childrenswear, Liberty, silk, smocking
Under the sea party
2 Oct 2015

Under the sea party

by fabrickated | posted in: Childrenswear, Finished projects | 18

Today my first grandchild, Theodore (Ted) is four. I was with my daughter as he was born, so I feel a very special bond. I have seen him most days of his life and I love him very much. At … Continued

cake, Childrenswear, goldfish, lobster, Octopus outfit, outfits
Goldfish outfit for a baby
29 Sep 2015

Goldfish outfit for a baby

by fabrickated | posted in: Childrenswear, Finished projects | 10

I mentioned that, in preparing for the Under the Sea birthday party my daughter Esme intended to dress her baby, Kit, as a goldfish. He’s only one, still in nappies, and pretty intolerant of dressing up. At his own Mexican-themed … Continued

Childrenswear, cotton, goldfish costume, orange, silk
How to make an octopus costume
26 Sep 2015

How to make an octopus costume

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

I am making an octopus outfit for my grandson, and a couple of commentators mentioned the film Love Actually. I don’t want to make you late for the concert. No, it’s nothing, really. – Keith’ll be very disappointed. No, really, … Continued

Childrenswear, Octopus outfit, silver
Octopus Outfit
19 Sep 2015

Octopus Outfit

by fabrickated | posted in: Childrenswear | 16

My daughter is organising a party for four year olds with an Under-the-Sea theme. Her son had decided he wanted to be an Octopus. I had already felt a bit unsure about this, but Esme had suggested we stuff four … Continued

Childrenswear, dressing up outfit, Octopus outfit, silver
World book day
8 Mar 2015

World book day

by fabrickated | posted in: Childrenswear | 9

World Book Day (5 March) is a joyous celebration of books for children, encouraging them to read in a world dominated by digital pleasure. Primary teachers by the score dress up in brightly coloured clothes and tell the children to … Continued

Childrenswear, dressing up, world book day

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