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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
Brenda’s fabric (silk painting)
25 Jan 2017

Brenda’s fabric (silk painting)

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Fabric printing, Finished projects, Tips and Techniques | 20

My internet friend Brenda asked me to create a special piece of silk. She intends to make herself a fit and flare type of dress. At the moment, while she is having treatment for breast cancer, she can only sew … Continued

blue, brown, deep, fabric painting, flowers, Green, pink, silk, silk painting
Thinking about SWAP 2016 0.1
10 Oct 2015

Thinking about SWAP 2016 0.1

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, SWAP | 32

In case you don’t know Sewing with a Plan (SWAP) is an annual sewing challenge put on by Artisans’ Square. Right now members are discussing what they would like the contest to be focused on this year. If you have thought … Continued

embroidery, flowers, inspiration, sheers, summer, SWAP 2016
Planning the fabric for a new silk dress
28 Apr 2015

Planning the fabric for a new silk dress

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Fabric printing, Inspiration | 11

I mentioned I was thinking of making a silk maxi dress, with hand painted fabric. I am thinking of a full length, drapey dress that feel pretty and cool for summer evenings and to take on holiday (we are going to Egypt … Continued

colour schemes, floral, flowers, Joules, pattern, silk, summer
Frida Khalo’s personal style
1 Nov 2014

Frida Khalo’s personal style

by fabrickated | posted in: Uncategorized | 9

Today, 1 November is Día de Muertos, the Day of the Dead in Mexico. So today I dedicate my blog to Frido Khalo who is both dead and Mexican, and an inspiration to fashionistas the world over. Frida Khalo, dramatic-romantic dresser, … Continued

Ethnicwear, flowers, Frida Khalo, hair, jewellery
Mother of the Bride? Beware!
16 Oct 2014

Mother of the Bride? Beware!

by fabrickated | posted in: Style advice | 5

OK. Your son or daughter is engaged. The church or venue is booked and in the midst of the arrangements you start to think “OMG, whatever am I going to wear?” This post suggests that you avoid any outfit that … Continued

flowers, hats, jewellery, Mother of the Bride, Wedding

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