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The Dress Like Frida Sewalong Week 1
17 Jul 2018

The Dress Like Frida Sewalong Week 1

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, History of fashion, Inspiration, Photography, WIP (work in progress) | 18

My last post got a fantastic response – over 25 comments, and many of you have signed up to the Sewalong. A sewalong, for those who haven’t had a go before, is an opportunity for a group of people to … Continued

#dresslikefrida, cross-cultural, folkwear, Frida Kahlo, Huipil, inspiration, Mexico
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
The Knitting & Stitching Show – round up of interesting resources and links
7 Oct 2016

The Knitting & Stitching Show – round up of interesting resources and links

by fabrickated | posted in: Inspiration, knitting, Shop Review | 27

Today, Saturday and Sunday – if you are in London – or nearby – you could go to the Annual Knitting and Stitching Show at Alexandra Palace. I went yesterday, and I had fun. I found it interesting and stimulating, … Continued

embroidery, inspiration, knitting, Knitting & Stitching show, Lorelle, Purl Alpaca, tapestry
#BurberryMakersHouse
28 Sep 2016

#BurberryMakersHouse

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Inspiration | 12

We went to an exhibition this week, and by the time you read this it will be over. Nevertheless it was interesting and I hope I can draw some points out. The first is that taking a day off work, … Continued

Burberry, crafts, inspiration, leather, Makers House, patchwork
Are you a Hoarder?
6 Apr 2016

Are you a Hoarder?

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Inspiration, Organisation | 51

I don’t know if it is the start of spring (well in the UK at least) but lots of bloggers are getting just a bit introspective. Why do we keep buying fabric and patterns when we already have enough? First up … Continued

Creativity, fabric collection, inspiration, method, patterns, stash
Botticelli Reimagined at V&A
4 Apr 2016

Botticelli Reimagined at V&A

by fabrickated | posted in: History of fashion, Inspiration | 5

As a birthday treat we went to see the Botticelli exhibition at the Victoria and Albert museum. Botticelli’s (1445-1510) most famous work – the birth of Venus – is so well known that in the exhibition there are photographs of two young … Continued

1930s, black, Botticelli, embroidery, evening wear, floral, inspiration, purple, V&A
My Christmas present to myself
24 Dec 2015

My Christmas present to myself

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Inspiration, Style advice | 17

I am not a big one for Christmas presents, but on Christmas day I will be opening gifts with my husband and mother. The children and grandchildren will be with their Dad/Grandpa so this will not be a “family” Christmas … Continued

Christmas, inspiration, jewellery, Jill Bell, nature, silver, silver jewellery
Inspiration – how do you come up with your ideas?
23 Nov 2015

Inspiration – how do you come up with your ideas?

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Inspiration | 19

Years ago I signed up for a two year part time fashion course. Early on, one of the tutors – Mrs Tregelles – set us a task. “Design a T shirt” in 30 minutes. We were given a piece of paper … Continued

art galleries, designing, inspiration, museums
Sewing with a Plan 2016 0.2
7 Nov 2015

Sewing with a Plan 2016 0.2

by fabrickated | posted in: SWAP | 26

The rules for this year’s Sewing with a Plan challenge are up! I am in. Are you? This is a six month plan for sewing – two months of planning and preparing and four months of actually sewing between nine … Continued

colour, inspiration, neutrals, pink, purple, rules, SWAP 2016, sweet peas, Westwood
Jean Michel Basquiat Exhibition
20 Oct 2015

Jean Michel Basquiat Exhibition

by fabrickated | posted in: Inspiration | 5

I may have mentioned how I am entranced by the art work of Jean-Michel Basquiat. We recently went to Spain to see a major exhibition, Now is the Time. Jean Michel died prematurely, sadly under the influence of drugs. He … Continued

Art, Bilbao, black people, colour, inspiration, Jean Michel Basquiat, painting

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