Measuring-Tape Inspired Heels

Dedicated to all you sewing enthusiast out there

With love, Mr Christian Louboutin

Quote of The Day

“Do your TIME to succeed; 

you have to start at the bottom 

to make it to the top.”

– Anna Wintour

Midnight Blue

Sarah Seven, I'm in love....

Just Another Random Idea

Aside from these ideas, I thought I'll just throw in another one for this particular Fab.

And here it is! What do you think?

Olivia Palermo + Mr Butterick = Yeay!

By now, we all know that Olivia Palermo can do absolutely no wrong when it comes to fashion. She is simply a classic beauty.

Needless to say, I think half a zillion girls would love to raid her wardrobe and dream to own a piece of her collection. As for me, I think I might just get lucky thanks to good old Mr Butterick.

And here is the lady herself in an almost similar version of the dress! Gorgeous eh?

That Happy Black

I have been thinking about this particular fabric for quite a while now. I didn't want to suggest the usual like a skirt or a dress.


So when I finally saw this, I immediately knew!

S.O.S.

I'm in need of someone from fashion design background (students are more than welcome) to help me with something that I am working on. I really can't draw so for starters, I would really need someone who can do some sketches.

These lovely ones are from Rachel of Vizbasix

If anyone is interested, do get back to me and will discuss more details. Thanks! :)

Gorgeous Blend

 

Seems there is this secret color code going on with these gorgeous Italian ladies. Loving it!

Images via  Garance Dore & Style Sightings

October Run

Things to look forward to this month:

Not that I need more reasons to go for a fabric hunt but I guess it doesn't hurt to do some (strictly) window shopping anyway.

Venue: RDS

Date: 28th oct -31st October.

I've enrolled for two courses with Textile Workshop Dublin this month.

Ready, Steady, Embroider' & Fabulous Fabric Printing. The first course kicked off last night and was a great fun.

I might just go a bit greedy and enroll for the Delightful Digital Cushions too!

Eye Candy

Favourite Maxi

Of all the maxi dresses that I have seen, this design is definitely my favourite

Would love to see it in this Fab!

 Wouldn't you?

Lovely Length

So I heard length is back and am digging this pleated skirt here

 

My mind is racing and am imagining it in this Fab!

Would you love it or hate it?

Fancy Pansy

I totally adore this Fancy Pansy Shorts 

 

Wouldn't it be lovely to have it in this Fab!

Would you love it or hate it?

Tale of A Panel

Material: Cotton

Width: 44 inches

Price: €9.50 per meter

The Grand Fashion Bazaar

Mark your calendar coz the Grand Fashion Bazaar is coming up this October in Portmarnock. An event that all you shopaholic + fashionista wouldn't wanna miss!

 

Not sure yet if FabFabYo will be there to  meet all you fab-holics out there but am helping to spread the news anyway :)

For more details of the event, do hop over to their Facebook page. They still have a couple of spaces left so do contact them if you have any interesting stuff to sell.

Geometrically Speaking

Loving the whole combination here & how the colors complement the dress

And the simplicity of this skirt design

Now let's imagine these two pieces in this geometric design fab!

Would you love it or hate it?

Black & White

Material: Cotton

Width: 42 inches

Price: €9.00 per meter

Red Flower Temptation

Material: Cotton

Width: 58 inches

Price: €8.00 per meter

September Ferocious Mingle Market

Don't forget to head down to the Ferocious Mingle Market today. More details on the fun here.

And here is a map in case you get lost :)

Eley Kishimoto: Werk No 17

Here is one book I have been eyeing to get my hands on for the last few weeks. 

Brainchild of the talented duo Mark Eley and Wakako Kishimoto of the UK fashion/design company Eley Kishimoto.Eley Kishimoto: Werk No 17 has gained nothing but good review since its released few months back.

Taken from Creative Review, this part here will definitely make me want to succumb to my temptation even more now.

"Each edition of the new issue uses archive Eley Kishimoto materials in a slightly different way, so that no two are exactly the same. 

A bundle of four fabrics on both the front and back of the book act as its cover, with the back four folding over the spine and secured to the front with staples and dress making pins, mimicking, say Work, "a textile work-in progress".

It's a lovely piece of work that showcases Eley Kishimoto's textile designs in a very hands-on way. Threads drop out, and the covers fray as you flick through the book, but that simply adds to the charm."

Pimp It

Image via We Heart It

My machine is no doubt collecting dust as we speak. It has been safely & nicely tucked away in its box for almost 10 months now.

I don't know how other people managed it but it's almost impossible for me to find any spare time to sew with two little boys. Mind you, I am still a beginner so instead of taking 5 minutes to sew a straight line, it might take me 20 minutes instead. Hehe...

Oh but I'm not giving up yet. And in case I do, you know what's gonna happen to my lonesome machine. I'm gonna pimp it like I mean it! ;)

The Ferocious Mingle Market

Boy oh boy, I'm all excited and nervous about this. FabFabYo first debut ever in Dublin.

Hope a lot of fab-holics will swing by. But most importantly, hope it will be a good fun. More details here.

Make sure to dress up & find that 'mingle'!

Neat Stuff

I don't why I haven't thought of this before but I am really glad I found it. Definitely a must do for a fab-holic like me.

Full tutorial is available here.

Happy Black

Price: €9.00 per meter

Lovely Panel

€9.50 per meter

Handmade Nation

From Vancouver to Montreal to Paris to London.
Let's get crafty.

Whole lotta fun!