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Novice Knitter – Starting colour work
10 Jun 2017

Novice Knitter – Starting colour work

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Finished projects, Inspiration, knitting, Tips and Techniques | 24

My knitting to date has been rather plain – stocking stitch in neutrals or plain deep colours. I yearn to knit cables or in glorious technicolour. But my first attempts at colourwork were not so hot. Some things went well … Continued

blue, colourwork, Elizabeth Zimmermann, knitting, pink, spring, wool
My second attempt at a simple pleated skirt
23 May 2017

My second attempt at a simple pleated skirt

by fabrickated | posted in: Finished projects | 11

In our house we have an expression: “If at first you don’t succeed, read the blooming instructions”. And, under certain frustrating circumstances, that “blooming” might be a swear word. Often the brochure supplied with a heating unit, a coffee dispenser … Continued

cotton, French knitting, pink, pleated skirt, red, skirt, summer, William Gee
My first foray with sheep’s wool (and the importance of soaking your swatches)
2 May 2017

My first foray with sheep’s wool (and the importance of soaking your swatches)

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Finished projects, knitting | 29

Following a recommendation from Linde I have been reading Elizabeth Zimmerman (of which more in a later post), and unsurprisingly for the Queen of Knitting, she swears by wool. I really like what she writes about the origins of knitting: “Primitive … Continued

merino, pink, polo neck, sleeveless, soaking, sweater, wool
Brenda’s fabric (silk painting)
25 Jan 2017

Brenda’s fabric (silk painting)

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Fabric printing, Finished projects, Tips and Techniques | 20

My internet friend Brenda asked me to create a special piece of silk. She intends to make herself a fit and flare type of dress. At the moment, while she is having treatment for breast cancer, she can only sew … Continued

blue, brown, deep, fabric painting, flowers, Green, pink, silk, silk painting
Centre for Pattern design The CC Fold skirt
28 Nov 2016

Centre for Pattern design The CC Fold skirt

by fabrickated | posted in: Finished projects, Inspiration, SWAP | 11

I had been fascinated by this pattern for some time. The “deceptively simple” design means that you cannot see the one seam or the zip fastening in the skirt as the folded over wrap covers both. It is apparently based … Continued

Bias, Centre for Pattern Design, Core Couture, finished projects, Margaret Howell, pink, Polly Nuttall, synthetic, Vivienne Westwood
Developing the Capsule wardrobe – Hila’s cool bright colour palette
21 Nov 2016

Developing the Capsule wardrobe – Hila’s cool bright colour palette

by fabrickated | posted in: Colour Analysis, Designing, Inspiration, SWAP | 25

Last week I discussed the Capsule Wardrobe with super blogger and maker Hila. In the course of describing how to create a SWAP plan I suggested some colour schemes that might work for Hila, and slightly to my surprise (as … Continued

capsule wardrobe, emerald, Hila, orange, pink, raincoat, spring, Swap, white
Guest Blog: A meeting with Eion Todd
21 Oct 2016

Guest Blog: A meeting with Eion Todd

by fabrickated | posted in: Guest blog, Inspiration | 16

One of the great privileges of working in social (lower rent and supported) housing in London is that you meet some amazing people. In my early career I realised we were housing Stalin’s daughter. Olympian sprinter Linford Christie used to … Continued

black, denim, Eion Todd, guest blog, jeans, pattern cutting, pink, smocking, spirals, wool
1958 Rugged, Two-colour Ski Sweater by Vogue Knitting
15 Oct 2016

1958 Rugged, Two-colour Ski Sweater by Vogue Knitting

by fabrickated | posted in: Finished projects, History of fashion, knitting | 57

Do you do New Year’s Resolutions? I do! And this year I set myself the task of reading one book a month. I had been making good progress. January (6) Siddhartha Mukherjee, The Emperor of All Maladies; A Biography of … Continued

1950s, cashmere, finished projects, knitting, pink, purple, ski wear, wool
Menswear Friday – Men in Pink
23 Sep 2016

Menswear Friday – Men in Pink

by fabrickated | posted in: Colour Analysis, Style advice | 21

Regular readers of this blog will know that I like pink.     I enjoy wearing pink, and it makes me feel good. Although it is the ultimate “feminine” colour it has some properties that can make it a very … Continued

businesswear, menswear, pink
Simonetta dress – Vogue Couturier Design 1466
3 Aug 2016

Simonetta dress – Vogue Couturier Design 1466

by fabrickated | posted in: Finished projects, History of fashion | 26

On a whim I drifted out one lunchtime to the weird charity shop near work. Occasionally I find nice things in there. This week I struck really lucky. This 1965 pattern by Simonetta of Italy is a one-Piece Sleeveless dress … Continued

1960s, charity shop, dress, linen, pink, Simonetta, summer, Vogue 1466, Vogue Couturier Design

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