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The 30 piece wardrobe – is it feasible?
22 May 2015

The 30 piece wardrobe – is it feasible?

by fabrickated | posted in: Organisation | 14

I wondered if it were possible to create a wardrobe with just 30 items, especially in a wet and chilly environment. I have chosen a sub-set of my existing wardrobe to meet the criteria – just 30 items including shoes … Continued

capsule wardrobe, mix and match, Swap
Me Made May?
13 May 2015

Me Made May?

by fabrickated | posted in: Finished projects, SWAP | 17

I am not a Me Made May type of person. I wear hand-made clothes most days but it’s not something I need to advertise on Instagram. Friends know I make clothes and sometimes take an interest but I don’t, as … Continued

Me Made May, mix and match, MMM, RTW, selfies, SWAP 2015
Do you have a travel wardrobe?  Claire McCardell
8 May 2015

Do you have a travel wardrobe? Claire McCardell

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Inspiration | 7

 I recently started to research an American designer who really thought about what makes a perfect travel wardrobe: Claire McCardell. In the 1930s, when rich women were starting to “holiday” abroad, travelling by aeroplane or cruise ship, they started to require … Continued

capsule wardrobe, holiday wardrobe, McCardell, mix and match, separates, sportswear
Thinking about pictures for SWAP
30 Apr 2015

Thinking about pictures for SWAP

by fabrickated | posted in: Finished projects, SWAP | 5

I have made a plan for the photographs to show off my collection. I have now seen the rules which are: You’ll probably need at least nine photographs, and you’re allowed to upload a total of 15 per SWAP.  Composite … Continued

capsule wardrobe, combining outfits, mix and match, photography, Swap, wardrobe planning
Sewing with a Plan 2015 0.7
20 Dec 2014

Sewing with a Plan 2015 0.7

by fabrickated | posted in: Style advice, SWAP, WIP (work in progress) | 5

Combinations The SWAP contest requires that all the garments go together. While there are three “sets” here, which stand alone, the three “wildcards” are garments which work with the three sets. Also I have designed my collection as a “wardrobe” … Continued

Charcoal, mix and match, pink, skirt, suit, SWAP 2015, trousers
Sewing with a Plan 2015 0.3
22 Nov 2014

Sewing with a Plan 2015 0.3

by fabrickated | posted in: Inspiration, SWAP | 5

Fabric choices This is the week I examined the fabrics that I already owned and my new purchases. I have enough fabric to complete two or three SWAPs to be honest and sometimes you have to know when to stop. … Continued

Charcoal, dog tooth, Grey, Magenta, mix and match, pink, planning, Roland Mouret, Simplicity 100, Simplicity 7305, Squiggle, SWAP 2015, using colour, Vivienne Westwood, wool

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