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Autumn League pullover
25 Sep 2018

Autumn League pullover

by fabrickated | posted in: Finished projects, knitting, Tips and Techniques | 8

I love everything about this jumper. Choosing it, knitting it, thinking about it, washing it, and of course wearing it. The Autumn League sweater, details here.  Yarn The turquoise yarn I used is splendid. It was a special offer from … Continued

autumn, Autumn League, cashmere, cotton, Grey, knitting, turquoise, wool
SWAP 2018 The photographs
6 May 2018

SWAP 2018 The photographs

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Fabric printing, Finished projects, Organisation, SWAP | 48

I am a day late with my blog this week, as I wanted to include the photographs of my Sewing with a Plan 2018 collection. We spent part of the bank holiday weekend with my Mum in Lancashire so I … Continued

Elizabeth Zimmermann, Grey, hand painted silk, knitting, linen, navy, red, shorts, silk, SWAP 18, wool
SWAP #13 Making progress with the 1937 Chanel jacket
28 Apr 2018

SWAP #13 Making progress with the 1937 Chanel jacket

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, History of fashion, SWAP, WIP (work in progress) | 21

Sewing with a Plan sewing finishes on Monday night at midnight. But I won’t be sewing on Monday. I have to finish the jacket this weekend, which I am confident I can do. This is the final piece of my … Continued

buttons, Chanel, Grey, jacket, linen, vintage, Vogue 1977
SWAP #12 Appraising my progress and starting the jacket
21 Apr 2018

SWAP #12 Appraising my progress and starting the jacket

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, knitting, Organisation, SWAP, WIP (work in progress) | 8

I am planning to have my SWAP completed by the deadline this year, which is the end of the month. Which is possible, or deliverable as we say at work. Let’s have a look at progress so far. I have … Continued

coat, Elizabeth Zimmermann, Grey, knitting, linen, mending, navy, red, silk, silk painting, skirt, SWAP 2018, trousers
SWAP #11 – Silk Evening Skirt
14 Apr 2018

SWAP #11 – Silk Evening Skirt

by fabrickated | posted in: Finished projects, SWAP | 25

For Sewing with a Plan this year I only have two items left to make – the light grey skirt and jacket. As I am putting off the jacket as the most time-consuming item, I had to tackle the skirt. … Continued

evening wear, Grey, silk, skirt
Another Man Jumper
10 Apr 2018

Another Man Jumper

by fabrickated | posted in: Finished projects, knitting, Photography, Tips and Techniques | 18

I mentioned I was trying to knit a jumper for my husband Nick, having practised on my son Gus. Here are the issues with knitting for men Much bigger bodies Need more yarn and time to complete Men’s bodies are … Continued

autumn, Grey, knitting, mens bodies, menswear, wool
SWAP #10 Painted silk sleeveless blouse
7 Apr 2018

SWAP #10 Painted silk sleeveless blouse

by fabrickated | posted in: Fabric printing, Finished projects, SWAP | 18

In terms of SWAP I think I am now on item 7! After this blouse I still have to make (by the grey silk skirt, grey jacket and westwood skirt. I will be adding a RTW or a previously made … Continued

blouse, Grey, silk, silk painting, summer, SWAP 2018
SWAP #9
31 Mar 2018

SWAP #9

by fabrickated | posted in: Book writing, SWAP | 6

As one of my favourite podcasters says “Where are we now?” Here are the Sewing with a Plan rules: Choose two neutral colors Add one accent color and two prints OR two accent colors and one print Make at least three garments … Continued

Grey, kids, navy, silk, SWAP 2018
SWAP #1 Copying a Jigsaw skirt
27 Jan 2018

SWAP #1 Copying a Jigsaw skirt

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Inspiration, knitting, Pattern cutting, SWAP, WIP (work in progress) | 21

Let’s get started. I have decided to start with my grey fabric collection. I have had most of these pieces for a while, especially the heavy silks. I have always resisted a grey or beige collection, alhtough I find these … Continued

Elizabeth Zimmermann, exhibition, Grey, knitting, pattern cutting, skirt, wool
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

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