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Post-SWAP: Making new plans
6 Mar 2017

Post-SWAP: Making new plans

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Inspiration, knitting, Organisation, WIP (work in progress) | 12

No sooner had she crashed out of SWAP than she was already making new plans. Like the jilted lover she deal with her grief by shouting “NEXT!” I mentioned on Saturday that I hope to create a few items for … Continued

blue, brown, cashmere, corduroy, Green, knitting, mohair, planning, red, wool
MANSWAP #10 – Facing reality
18 Feb 2017

MANSWAP #10 – Facing reality

by fabrickated | posted in: knitting, Organisation, SWAP, WIP (work in progress) | 32

I don’t know why I didn’t make a plan (the clue is in the name “sewing with a PLAN”). I planned all the outfits, the colours and the fabrics. I created a wonderful, imaginary wardrobe for my son Gus. I … Continued

Grey, jacket, knitting, planning, SWAP17, Tailoring, wool
2017 Resolutions and Plans
16 Jan 2017

2017 Resolutions and Plans

by fabrickated | posted in: knitting, Organisation, SWAP | 21

I got a bit bored of people saying 2016 was an exceptionally bad year. A few rock stars died and the people voted for some unpalatable choices. But come on – compared to years gone past we didn’t have so … Continued

2017, knitting, planning, sewing, Swap
MANSWAP #5 – The actual Plan
7 Jan 2017

MANSWAP #5 – The actual Plan

by fabrickated | posted in: SWAP | 24

I have taken a little break recently, but that has given me plenty of time to firm up my plans for Gus’s SWAP. This involves a wardrobe of 11 items that I have to complete by the end of April … Continued

Burda 9/2014 134, MANSWAP, menswear, Organisation, planning, SWAP2017, Vogue 8988
MANSWAP #1 The Jacket pattern
26 Nov 2016

MANSWAP #1 The Jacket pattern

by fabrickated | posted in: Organisation, Style advice, SWAP, WIP (work in progress) | 19

Before the SWAP rules were announced I had a rough idea of a capsule wardrobe for Gus, consisting of 11 items: Shirt Long sleeved T shirt High waisted jeans Corduroys Smart shorts Casual trousers Tailored jacket Bomber jacket Alpaca “Lore” … Continued

jacket, menswear, planning, SWAP 2017
What is a Capsule Wardrobe?
14 Nov 2016

What is a Capsule Wardrobe?

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, SWAP | 22

On Saturday, when I announced my SWAP plans, Saturday Night Stitch blogger Hila asked for advice on a “capsule” wardrobe. Other commentators and I suggested some resources for her to consider. But I said I didn’t always agree with some of … Continued

capsule wardrobe, Hila, planning, style advice, SWAP 2017
My SWAP 2017
12 Nov 2016

My SWAP 2017

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, SWAP | 24

I’ve  decided!   MANSWAP it is – a wardrobe of 11 items for my son Gus. Really for the challenge of doing menswear. As a number of you mentioned – challenging is better for me. The casual wardrobe (apart from … Continued

body shape, Gus, menswear, planning, SWAP 2017
Autumn sewing plans
10 Sep 2016

Autumn sewing plans

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Inspiration, knitting, Organisation, SWAP, WIP (work in progress) | 19

I haven’t been doing much sewing recently, since the completion of the Six Napoleon dress. I wore it out, but it wore me out. I love it, but to honest I wanted a little break once that was finished. I … Continued

knitting, neoprene, planning, scuba, wet suit
“Plan your work and work your plan”
11 Jan 2016

“Plan your work and work your plan”

by fabrickated | posted in: Organisation, SWAP | 20

What is your project planning like? I am afraid most of my methods are rather rudimentary. I once attended a Microsoft Project Project Management course where the first exercise (to lull us in with a false sense of simplicity) was … Continued

planning, SWAP 2016, time management
Sewing with a Plan 2016 0.3 – A neutrals collection?
14 Nov 2015

Sewing with a Plan 2016 0.3 – A neutrals collection?

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Inspiration, Organisation | 22

Although I have a reputation for being a little bit radical with my colour and clothing choices I do love neutrals and wear them frequently. They are easy to wear for work, go with everything and can be a good … Continued

beige, Grey, planning, silk, spring, SWAP 2016, wool

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