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Still life photography
27 Oct 2018

Still life photography

by fabrickated | posted in: Colour Analysis, Photography | 8

Still life experiments When I made my book I wanted lots of photographs of people, to illustrate its central message of dressing for your colouring. That meant I had to learn the basics of portrait photography and I was pleased … Continued

bright colours, colour, Irving Penn, photography, still life
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
The Dress Like Frida Sewalong Week 5; Hair and Head-dressing
11 Aug 2018

The Dress Like Frida Sewalong Week 5; Hair and Head-dressing

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Finished projects, History of fashion, Inspiration, Tips and Techniques | 4

One of the defining features of Frida’s look is what is happening on your head.  If you are lucky enough to have long hair part it down the middle, make two long plaits, including ribbon in the mix if you … Continued

colour, flowers, hair, headdress, pom pom
Book launch events
26 May 2018

Book launch events

by fabrickated | posted in: Book writing | 15

This weekend is the last push. I am doing the final edit, check of the design, knitting a pair of slippers and making a skirt (don’t ask!), last minute photographs (including re-doing some of them, again don’t ask), checking the … Continued

#fabrickatedbook #makinglifemorebeautiful, bloggers, book launch, colour
Making a book #6 Starting my Indesign Course
23 Jan 2018

Making a book #6 Starting my Indesign Course

by fabrickated | posted in: Book writing, Designing, Inspiration, WIP (work in progress) | 4

As you know books are designed. It is an absolutely crucial part of the process, almost as important as writing it. It makes it possible to read comfortably. If you have ever printed out a book or even a long … Continued

Adobe, book design, colour, ebooks, InDesign, Kindle
Making a book (more on the cover) #5
9 Jan 2018

Making a book (more on the cover) #5

by fabrickated | posted in: Book writing, Designing | 15

Wow! On Saturday I posted the work of two designers as they grappled with the idea of what my book should look like. Thank you for your feedback! As they started before the book was written I was actually impressed … Continued

book covers, book design, colour
Patterned fabric: Do you use it? Do you wear it?
25 Mar 2017

Patterned fabric: Do you use it? Do you wear it?

by fabrickated | posted in: Colour Analysis, Inspiration, Style advice | 20

Many dressmakers are attracted to patterned fabrics – unsurprisingly as making garments in black or navy is not very exciting, even though most of us wear neutrals most of the time. But while we make clothes with gaudy fabrics, flamboyant … Continued

colour, outfits, pattern mixing, style
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
My next knitting projects
9 Dec 2016

My next knitting projects

by fabrickated | posted in: History of fashion, Inspiration, knitting, Organisation, WIP (work in progress) | 16

While I am engaged in making a small wardrobe of clothes for my son Gus I will still want to make a few things for myself, but there is no pressure. Some will be sewn, of course. I am not … Continued

cardigan, colour, inspiration, jumper, knitting, neutrals, Organisation, skirt
Casual wardrobe planning #2 – The Tops
17 Sep 2016

Casual wardrobe planning #2 – The Tops

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Inspiration, knitting, Organisation, SWAP | 18

In my last post on my new casual wardrobe I discussed the range of tops I would like to make that might go my four casual trouser types. I am planning to make jeans, drapey trousers, elasticated waist jogging bottoms … Continued

1950s, 1960s, colour, cool-bright, Fairisle, knitting, Vogue knitting

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