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SWAP 2015

Me Made May?
13 May 2015

Me Made May?

by fabrickated | posted in: Finished projects, SWAP | 17

I am not a Me Made May type of person. I wear hand-made clothes most days but it’s not something I need to advertise on Instagram. Friends know I make clothes and sometimes take an interest but I don’t, as … Continued

Me Made May, mix and match, MMM, RTW, selfies, SWAP 2015
Behind the scenes with the SWAP photographer
7 May 2015

Behind the scenes with the SWAP photographer

by fabrickated | posted in: Finished projects, SWAP | 16

Recently I posted 12 very nice photographs of my SWAP collection (thank you for your kind remarks). I mentioned that my son Gus took the pictures. Here is what actually happened. Gus arranged to come round at 11am. At about … Continued

photography, styling, SWAP 2015
SWAP 2015
5 May 2015

SWAP 2015

by fabrickated | posted in: Finished projects, SWAP | 26

On 26 April we watched the London Marathon. Notting Hill had 20 runners in the race and it was a very exciting spectacle. Many of the competitors had been training for months to ensure they could do the race without … Continued

capsule wardrobe, London Marathon, Nina Ricci, photographs, SWAP 2015
The story of my SWAP
26 Apr 2015

The story of my SWAP

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

Introduction to the SWAP rules I have just completed my Sewing with a Plan adventure. Eleven garments that work together. Here is the specification again (paraphrased) from Artisans’ Square, the site which generously hosts the competition. All the tops should work … Continued

capsule wardrobe, dress, dynamic clothes, Green, navy, pink, silk, skirt, SWAP 2015, white, wool
Sewing with a Plan 2015 0.24 – the silk dress.
25 Apr 2015

Sewing with a Plan 2015 0.24 – the silk dress.

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

“The silk dress” This sounds like an over-acted radio murder play. The twist of course is that there is not one, but two silk dresses. The pattern was identical in every way – Vogue 1650 Nina Ricci’s elegant three piece suit … Continued

floral, hand painted silk, navy, silk, SWAP 2015, Vogue 1650
Sewing with a Plan 2015 0.22
4 Apr 2015

Sewing with a Plan 2015 0.22

by fabrickated | posted in: Fabric printing, Finished projects, SWAP | 9

My green camisole dress is finished. It epitomises spring – especially when worn with a large bunch of daffodils. And a pineapple! I wore this dress for my birthday, with a piece of yellow vintage silk velvet ribbon around my … Continued

Green, silk, skirt with camisole, spring, SWAP 2015, Vogue 1650, wool
Nina Ricci Camisole skirt version two
29 Mar 2015

Nina Ricci Camisole skirt version two

by fabrickated | posted in: Fabric printing, SWAP | 8

I mentioned that I wanted to do another version of this dress. And, having experimented with the discharge paste I couldn’t wait for the weekend! This time I have decided to make the skirt with green wool, and to use … Continued

camisole, discharge paste, Green, painted silk, silk, SWAP 2015, Vogue 1650
Sewing with a Plan 2015 0.21
28 Mar 2015

Sewing with a Plan 2015 0.21

by fabrickated | posted in: Finished projects | 12

Making another Pencil skirt – for the Roland Mouret Squiggle suit To match my Roland Mouret Kimono jacket I wanted to make a plain skirt that would co-ordinate with it, but might also work with my Fuchsia and navy jackets. … Continued

Grey, pink, Roland Mouret, suit, SWAP 2015, wool
Sewing with a Plan 2015 0.20 – Completing the Vogue 1650 Nina Ricci suit
21 Mar 2015

Sewing with a Plan 2015 0.20 – Completing the Vogue 1650 Nina Ricci suit

by fabrickated | posted in: Finished projects | 18

I have finally finished the Nina Ricci suit; a marathon sewing experience. Not for me the Great British Sewing Bee – complete a garment in a morning – experience. These items took hours and hours. Whole outfit – including the … Continued

Green, lining, navy, silk, silver buttons, SWAP 2015, Vogue 1650, Vogue Pris Originals, wool
Sewing with a Plan 2015 0.19
14 Mar 2015

Sewing with a Plan 2015 0.19

by fabrickated | posted in: SWAP, WIP (work in progress) | 8

Let’s review my Sewing with a Plan. When this jacket is finished I will have the following completed garments towards my wardrobe of 11. Pink jacket Pink skirt Grey beetle top Grey jacket Grey skirt Green overblouse Turquoise silk shirt … Continued

project plan, SWAP 2015, Vogue 1650, wool

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