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SWAP 2018

SWAP #12 Appraising my progress and starting the jacket
21 Apr 2018

SWAP #12 Appraising my progress and starting the jacket

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

I am planning to have my SWAP completed by the deadline this year, which is the end of the month. Which is possible, or deliverable as we say at work. Let’s have a look at progress so far. I have … Continued

coat, Elizabeth Zimmermann, Grey, knitting, linen, mending, navy, red, silk, silk painting, skirt, SWAP 2018, trousers
SWAP #10 Painted silk sleeveless blouse
7 Apr 2018

SWAP #10 Painted silk sleeveless blouse

by fabrickated | posted in: Fabric printing, Finished projects, SWAP | 18

In terms of SWAP I think I am now on item 7! After this blouse I still have to make (by the grey silk skirt, grey jacket and westwood skirt. I will be adding a RTW or a previously made … Continued

blouse, Grey, silk, silk painting, summer, SWAP 2018
SWAP #9
31 Mar 2018

SWAP #9

by fabrickated | posted in: Book writing, SWAP | 6

As one of my favourite podcasters says “Where are we now?” Here are the Sewing with a Plan rules: Choose two neutral colors Add one accent color and two prints OR two accent colors and one print Make at least three garments … Continued

Grey, kids, navy, silk, SWAP 2018
SWAP #6 – catch up week
3 Mar 2018

SWAP #6 – catch up week

by fabrickated | posted in: Inspiration, SWAP | 10

I have just had another look at the Sewing with a Plan rules and spot a “desirable” but not “essential” requirement to reflect current trends in at least one item! Eeek. When I first read the rules my eye seemed … Continued

Americana, fringing, SWAP 2018, weaving
SWAP #4 The sleeveless blouse?
17 Feb 2018

SWAP #4 The sleeveless blouse?

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

I want a very simple shell top/sleeveless blouse as part of my SWAP. I plan to make some painted silk to pull the other items together. I am using grey and navy and a couple of other striking colours – … Continued

Marfy, navy, sleeveless, SWAP 2018, top
SWAP #3
10 Feb 2018

SWAP #3

by fabrickated | posted in: Finished projects, History of fashion, Inspiration, SWAP | 9

Sewing with a Plan requires 11 items. Having done a grey skirt and a yellow jersey I needed to get back to sewing. Pattern Moving on to my second neutral – navy – I decided on a basic pair of … Continued

cotton, elastane, nautical, navy, SWAP 2018, trousers
SWAP #2 Yellow Rocquaine sweater
3 Feb 2018

SWAP #2 Yellow Rocquaine sweater

by fabrickated | posted in: Finished projects, knitting, SWAP | 22

I have started on my 11 piece “Sewing with a Plan” wardrobe. Last week I made a grey pencil skirt, that needs some alterations. Many thanks for giving me the confidence to have a raw edge at the hem. I … Continued

gansey, knitting, SWAP 2018, wool, yellow
2018 Sewing with a Plan
20 Jan 2018

2018 Sewing with a Plan

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, SWAP | 6

Most of you know all about Sewing with a Plan (SWAP). I have done this Artisans’ Square challenge four times now, although I only finished twice. I hadn’t planned to compete this year as I have too much on my … Continued

brown, cotton, Grey, linen, mohair, navy, sewing with a plan, silk, SWAP 2018, TNT, Westwood, wool

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