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Uniform dressing update
3 Nov 2018

Uniform dressing update

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Inspiration, Organisation | 29

I was going to wait until the end of November to update you on the Uniform project. The thing is I started early (I couldn’t wait!!) and I have some results ready to share with you. Did I enjoy it? … Continued

autumn, cotton, handknits, navy, styling, uniform dressing
Uniform dressing – November challenge
20 Oct 2018

Uniform dressing – November challenge

by fabrickated | posted in: Inspiration, Organisation | 79

There has been an ongoing discussion in magazines and the press about the idea of “uniform dressing”, especially for women. After all men have a uniform, especially for work. That would be the navy or grey suit, worn with a … Continued

autumn, capsule wardrobe, cotton, Finery, navy, uniform
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 #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 #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 #8 – Bermuda shorts
24 Mar 2018

SWAP #8 – Bermuda shorts

by fabrickated | posted in: Finished projects, SWAP, Tips and Techniques | 23

I watched the Versace American True Crime documentary last night, by the same people who did the People v OJ (which I l also oved). True Crime is my guilty secret! According to the film both Gianni and Donatella were … Continued

Bermudas, floral, navy, shorts, trousers
SWAP #7
10 Mar 2018

SWAP #7

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

After the short interlude last week, compounded by snow-caused train issues, I have managed to make a further garment. Zimmerman Yoke sweater It is another Elizabeth Zimmerman knitted top, using the old yoke pattern that I have already made up … Continued

cashmere, circle skirt, knitting, navy, suiting, wool
SWAP #5 The circular skirt
24 Feb 2018

SWAP #5 The circular skirt

by fabrickated | posted in: History of fashion, Pattern cutting, Tips and Techniques, WIP (work in progress) | 12

The circular skirt has lots going for it. This one appears to have exaggerated underpinnings giving the model the appearance of an exceptionally wasp like waist. It is flattering for women with smaller waists and disguises larger hips. It can … Continued

circle skirt, navy, pattern cutting, wool
Making a book #8
20 Feb 2018

Making a book #8

by fabrickated | posted in: Book writing, Finished projects, knitting, SWAP | 11

Words I mentioned my book was being professionally editorially reviewed in early January. Late January the book came back, with lots of encouraging and useful advice. Well worth the cost. I know some people dislike their work to be criticised, … Continued

book design, books, cashmere, knitting, navy, photography
SWAP #4 The sleeveless blouse?
17 Feb 2018

SWAP #4 The sleeveless blouse?

by fabrickated | posted in: Finished projects, SWAP | 8

I want a very simple shell top/sleeveless blouse as part of my SWAP. I plan to make some painted silk to pull the other items together. I am using grey and navy and a couple of other striking colours – … Continued

Marfy, navy, sleeveless, SWAP 2018, top

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