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The annoying empire line dress (Pattern cutting 0.6)
6 Jun 2016

The annoying empire line dress (Pattern cutting 0.6)

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Pattern cutting, WIP (work in progress) | 17

I explained how the Contour Guide pattern works. I have a few requests for a better explanation – I will put that right soon. But for now I am going to try it out. We were given the opportunity to … Continued

cotton, dress, empire line, floral, navy, stretch, summer
Sewing with a Plan 2016 0.16
6 Feb 2016

Sewing with a Plan 2016 0.16

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, WIP (work in progress) | 15

I was determined to crack on with my Pucci pant suit. The pants I had already toiled the pants so making them up was a quick job. I decided to reduce the high waist by 2″, which means they nestle down … Continued

1960s, pants, pink, Pucci, Schiaparelli, silk, stretch, tunic
Sewing with a Plan 2016 0.15 Making the Pucci Pant suit
30 Jan 2016

Sewing with a Plan 2016 0.15 Making the Pucci Pant suit

by fabrickated | posted in: SWAP, WIP (work in progress) | 18

Finally I bought some very appropriate material from the Tutu lady in Scotland. Very reasonably priced, with super, personal service Suzanne sent me three metres of lovely deep pink “faux” dupion, with lycra. I won’t be able to use my … Continued

1960s, dupion, pant suit, pink, Pucci, stretch, SWAP 2016
Buying fabric on the internet
19 Jan 2016

Buying fabric on the internet

by fabrickated | posted in: Shop Review, SWAP | 15

I have two habits. First  I invariably start a project with fabric, rather than a pattern. Second,  I  buy fabric in shops, markets and warehouses (rather than on the internet). These habits are because I am rather particular about fabric especially … Continued

1960s, internet shopping, pink, Pucci, silk, stretch, SWAP 2016, trousers, turquoise

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