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Christmas Presents – have you made a list?
10 Nov 2018

Christmas Presents – have you made a list?

by fabrickated | posted in: Inspiration, Tips and Techniques, Uncategorized | 7

I couldn’t find the energy for Secret Santa this year, but I am making Christmas presents! Mainly socks. It is possible that close family members will all end up with a pair. I am finding that socks take quite a … Continued

Christmas, home made gifts, making life more beautiful, socks, winter, wool, yellow
Confessions of a Cushion Cheat
13 May 2018

Confessions of a Cushion Cheat

by fabrickated | posted in: Finished projects, SWAP, Tips and Techniques | 10

This whole post is a cheat. Firstly my blog site was blocked yesterday, so I couldn’t post or even open the site. Secondly this post was written in January and I felt it was a bit lightweight at the time. … Continued

blue, cushions, interior design, linen, pink, tips and techniques, yellow
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
Happy Christmas Everyone!
23 Dec 2017

Happy Christmas Everyone!

by fabrickated | posted in: Inspiration, knitting, WIP (work in progress) | 31

Speaking of Christmas Jumpers, can I thank the Demented Fairy for sending me this ace knitting pattern? And here are some knitting jokes The jumper I got for Xmas kept picking up static electricity so I took it back to … Continued

bread, Christmas, gansey, jokes, knitting, Rocquaine, wool, yellow
“RTW June” – how did it go?
4 Jul 2017

“RTW June” – how did it go?

by fabrickated | posted in: Organisation, Style advice | 24

After a long month of “Me Made” in May I wanted to reassert my style choices. So this month I have mainly worn ready to wear options that I feel are more stylish and contemporary than my old home-made suits and … Continued

approachability, authority, blue, summer, trousers, white, workwear, yellow
Draping on the stand 0.16 – the cowl
16 Mar 2016

Draping on the stand 0.16 – the cowl

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, History of fashion, Pattern cutting, Tips and Techniques, WIP (work in progress) | 10

Cowl tops are elegant and interesting. The bias is draped across the neckline giving a soft look to frame the face.  I wanted to learn how to drape one. The cowl neck had its heyday In the 1930s, Often made … Continued

1930s, 1940s, 1960s, 1980s, 1990s, blouse, cowl, draping on the stand, lemon, silk, top, yellow
Draping on the Stand 0.13 – term 3 Tops
1 Feb 2016

Draping on the Stand 0.13 – term 3 Tops

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

I have already done two terms of draping – firstly dresses and  secondly skirts. In the first term I only made the one item – the marvellous circle dress. But skirts were a bit easier, and I already knew the basics … Continued

1980s, draping on the stand, dress, jacket, linen, tops, Wedding, yellow
The Fabric of India at the Victoria and Albert Museum
12 Nov 2015

The Fabric of India at the Victoria and Albert Museum

by fabrickated | posted in: Fabric printing, History of fashion, Inspiration | 15

If you like fabric – woven, embroidered, block printed, dyed; silk, cotton, wool; ancient, Victorian or modern; made into clothes, shawls, wall hangings, carpets or tents; if you love colour and India – this is a marvellous exhibition which I … Continued

blue, cotton, India, indigo, linen, red, silk, textiles, V&A, wool, yellow
Draping on the Stand 0.8 – the deconstructed four gore skirt
3 Oct 2015

Draping on the Stand 0.8 – the deconstructed four gore skirt

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Inspiration, Pattern cutting | 12

I showed you some inspiration pictures for a draped skirt and I enjoyed your feedback – thank you. I went to my evening class wearing the skirt I had made up from last week’s pattern. The inside picture is a … Continued

draping on the stand, Green, no-waste, six gore skirt, skirt, Topshop, wool, yellow
Lining the Burda collarless coat
5 Sep 2015

Lining the Burda collarless coat

by fabrickated | posted in: Finished projects | 18

The Zara coat we copied is not fully lined. It has Hong Kong (bound) seam edges, and lining across the front. The Burda pattern we used has interfacing and lining. I looked around for some inexpensive yellow silk. “Yellow. Silk!!?” (“Brown lace“??)  You … Continued

Burda 03/2012 110, coat, lining, natural dyes, silk, yellow

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