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Trouser suits
22 Feb 2017

Trouser suits

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Inspiration, Style advice | 25

I am not one to follow trends. I am not breathless about what is shown at London Fashion Week, or the latest looks from Philip Lim or Victoria Beckham. I don’t have a subscription to Vogue and much of my … Continued

pant suit, patterns, suiting, vintage patterns, workwear
Anything for the weekend? – Lisa Comfort’s capsule wardrobe
19 Sep 2016

Anything for the weekend? – Lisa Comfort’s capsule wardrobe

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Inspiration, Pattern cutting | 32

I was sent an eBook free, for review. This book, published this week, is by Lisa Comfort of Sew Over It. It’s key features include: A small, but flexible wardrobe, using patterns that can (through the use of a few … Continued

book review, capsule, patterns, So Over It, travel wardrobe
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
Vintage Fashion illustrations now available on line
26 Jul 2015

Vintage Fashion illustrations now available on line

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, History of fashion, Inspiration | 23

Many of us who like to make vintage outfits will admit that we are often seduced by “envelope art” – the lovely pictures on the front of a pattern envelope that encourage us to make up something to wear, presented … Continued

1950s, 1960s, designing, illustration, NYPL, patterns
Kondo 0.7 – where I tackle my sewing patterns
7 Jun 2015

Kondo 0.7 – where I tackle my sewing patterns

by fabrickated | posted in: Organisation | 13

The problem as it presents itself I knew this was going to be difficult. I have lots of patterns – over 100, and then maybe 40 self drafted ones too. Some are old and “valuable”, some are new and never … Continued

Kondo, patterns
Sewing with a Plan 2015 0.4
29 Nov 2014

Sewing with a Plan 2015 0.4

by fabrickated | posted in: Inspiration, SWAP | 6

The Plan to date I am making progress as most of the ten garments are now decided. Here is a summary of my sewing plan, so far. Each of the ten hand-made items needs a fabric and a pattern by … Continued

Burda 04/11 105, Burda 08/12, Burda 08/14 110, Burda 11/12 107D, cotton lawn, Grey, patterns, pink, printed fabric, Simplicity 100, Simplicity 7305, stretch fabrics, SWAP 2015, trousers, turquoise, wool

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