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SWAP 2015

Thinking about making a coat
3 Mar 2015

Thinking about making a coat

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Inspiration, WIP (work in progress) | 11

Here are some shots from the Roland Mouret RTW show A/W 2014/15.  Both of these fabrics were available at Simply Fabrics in Brixton at different times. I bought the pink one, which I think is gorgeous. I just love the … Continued

AW 2014/15, Burda 08/2012. Vogue 1650, coat, Grey, Kriss Akabussi, pink, Roland Mouret, SWAP 2015, wool
Nina Ricci Vogue Paris Original 1650 –  Part Two
1 Mar 2015

Nina Ricci Vogue Paris Original 1650 – Part Two

by fabrickated | posted in: Finished projects, SWAP | 20

Does anyone apart from me, Lyn and Helen remember these? A polyester “permanently pleated” kilt, attached to a nylon jersey vest – suitable attire for little girls’ Sunday best. Often worn with an Acrylic Arran jumper over the top. Oh … Continued

1950s, 1960s, 1960s skirt suit, camisole, Grey, Nina Ricci, pink, skirt, SWAP 2015, Vogue 1650
Sewing with a Plan 2015 0.17
28 Feb 2015

Sewing with a Plan 2015 0.17

by fabrickated | posted in: Finished projects, SWAP | 8

I don’t know what you do when you are sewing, but my mind wanders. It really does. I obviously think a lot about the garment I am making and how to get it to work with other garments that I already have … Continued

inspiration, planning, SWAP 2015, VPO 1650
Sewing with a Plan 2015 0.16
21 Feb 2015

Sewing with a Plan 2015 0.16

by fabrickated | posted in: Finished projects, SWAP, WIP (work in progress) | 12

Now I have a nice Fuchsia jacket, using Simplicity 7305,  I needed to use the remaining fabric for a skirt to match. Although there is one in the pattern it is just a A line skirt block pattern and not quite … Continued

1960s skirt suit, hand painted lining, lining, pink, Simplicity 7305, skirt, suit, SWAP 2015, Vogue 7379, wool
Nina Ricci Vogue Paris Original 1650 –  Part One
20 Feb 2015

Nina Ricci Vogue Paris Original 1650 – Part One

by fabrickated | posted in: WIP (work in progress) | 9

A quick update I have a plan to produce a wardrobe of 11 items of hand made co-ordinated clothes by 30 April I recklessly decided to introduce a new pattern and idea last weekend this involves tackling a pattern I … Continued

camisole, Grey, Nina Ricci, overblouse, silk, silk painting, SWAP 2015, Vogue 1650, wool
Sewing with a Plan – departing from the plan
15 Feb 2015

Sewing with a Plan – departing from the plan

by fabrickated | posted in: Fabric printing, SWAP, WIP (work in progress) | 9

Here is my project plan – to produce a wardrobe of 11 interchangeable items by the end of April. I am making reasonable progress. I have five items made with only five or six (depending on whether I introduce a … Continued

camisole, Nina Ricci, project plan, silk painting, SWAP 2015, Vogue 1650, Vogue 6632
Sewing With A Plan 2015 0.15
14 Feb 2015

Sewing With A Plan 2015 0.15

by fabrickated | posted in: Finished projects, SWAP, WIP (work in progress) | 12

It’s Valentine’s Day. Are you going out for dinner, or cooking up something nice at home? I bought one of the M&S Valentine’s dinners (four course meal for two, plus pink Cava for £20) and shared it with Esme. Two … Continued

hand painted lining, jacket, pink, Simplicity 7305, skirt, SWAP 2015, Vogue 7379, wool
Sewing With A Plan 2015 0.14
7 Feb 2015

Sewing With A Plan 2015 0.14

by fabrickated | posted in: SWAP, WIP (work in progress) | 9

According to my Sewing with a Plan project plan the fuchsia jacket should have been completed this weekend. I started two weeks ago and it should have been finished by now. But I don’t think I can go out like … Continued

bound button holes, jacket, lining, pad stitching, pink, project plan, SWAP 2015, Tailoring, wool
Sewing With A Plan 2015 0.13
31 Jan 2015

Sewing With A Plan 2015 0.13

by fabrickated | posted in: SWAP, WIP (work in progress) | 3

The 1967 Simplicity 7305 Jacket Pattern and alterations I toiled this pattern last year in a blue boiled wool and I have worn it almost constantly as it is pretty cold round here at present, and it comfortably accommodates a cardigan … Continued

interfacing, jacket, pink, sewing with a plan, Simplicity 7305, SWAP 2015, wool
Sewing With A Plan 2015 0.12
24 Jan 2015

Sewing With A Plan 2015 0.12

by fabrickated | posted in: Finished projects, SWAP, WIP (work in progress) | 10

I have changed some of my plans. Although I had meant to use my squiggle fabric for a trouser suit, I have changed direction: I now believe this fabric is the one I must use for the coat. Which leaves … Continued

Burda 04/11 105, project plan, sewing with a plan, silk, SWAP 2015, time planning, turquoise

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