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Finishing the yellow Burda coat (Made Up, part two)
4 Sep 2015

Finishing the yellow Burda coat (Made Up, part two)

by fabrickated | posted in: Tips and Techniques, WIP (work in progress) | 22

On Wednesday I covered the construction of a collarless, open coat (what could be easier?) for my daughter Esme. The post drew lots of positive comments – thank you! It is interesting how yellow seems to be a colour that … Continued

Burda 03/2012 110, coat, GBSB, interfacing, summer, Tamara, wool, yellow
Lining, Underlining, Interfacing and Interlining – could you win the pub quiz?
15 Apr 2015

Lining, Underlining, Interfacing and Interlining – could you win the pub quiz?

by fabrickated | posted in: Tips and Techniques | 5

Not all garments are equal. With most high street clothes what you see is what you get. Just the fabric, the zip and the overlocking. If the garment has a collar, a waist band or a bit of structure then … Continued

interfacing, interlining, lining, organdie, organza, silk, underlining
Sewing With A Plan 2015 0.13
31 Jan 2015

Sewing With A Plan 2015 0.13

by fabrickated | posted in: SWAP, WIP (work in progress) | 3

The 1967 Simplicity 7305 Jacket Pattern and alterations I toiled this pattern last year in a blue boiled wool and I have worn it almost constantly as it is pretty cold round here at present, and it comfortably accommodates a cardigan … Continued

interfacing, jacket, pink, sewing with a plan, Simplicity 7305, SWAP 2015, wool
Vivienne Westwoodalike jacket – coming along!
30 May 2014

Vivienne Westwoodalike jacket – coming along!

by fabrickated | posted in: WIP (work in progress) | 1

I mentioned I had an original Vivienne Westwood jacket in my wardrobe that I hoped to copy. And a deadline of 7 June. I love the print on this jacket, but what lifts it out of the ordinary is the pleated … Continued

interfacing, pattern cutting, Vivienne Westwood, waterfall lapel

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