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Hand sewing and thread
13 Aug 2016

Hand sewing and thread

by fabrickated | posted in: History of fashion, Organisation, Tips and Techniques | 15

Well how is that for a title? Hand sewing and thread. Not very thrilling. But – actually – it is! Do you have any of these? Sold as a mending aid, my mother swears by them. I use mine from … Continued

colour, Gutermann, hand sewing, millinery, thread
Do you look ridiculous in your clothes?
1 Aug 2016

Do you look ridiculous in your clothes?

by fabrickated | posted in: History of fashion, Style advice | 32

Sam of Stitched Up by Samantha writes: I’m curious as to when you wear your hats. I love hats myself, but never know when or how to wear them… I always feel faintly ridiculous if I’m wearing one anywhere other … Continued

colour, fear, hats, history of fashion, leadership, millinery, Mother of the Bride, style, style advice
Experimenting with “free vintage hat patterns”
27 Jul 2016

Experimenting with “free vintage hat patterns”

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Tips and Techniques, WIP (work in progress) | 23

I am worried my blog about style and stitching, fit and fashion might become a blog about hats! I have gone a bit hat-crazy over the last couple of weeks! I went on a short course and I hope to … Continued

1940s, Fosshape, free patterns, hats, millinery, simple hats
Finding an evening class in London
29 Jun 2015

Finding an evening class in London

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, WIP (work in progress) | 21

My father used to go to “night school” every week throughout my childhood.  He had been a Prisoner of War in Poland, having been shot down during the Second World War. Despite this unpleasant experience he was never anti-German and … Continued

courses, education, evening classes, knitting, London, millinery, silver jewellery, Tailoring

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