Right, this is it. Never mind the inauguration of The Trump as President, this is much more important. It’s time for me to (wo)man up and put up or shut up. The shelves are stocked, the till and card machine are working and the Nespresso pod holder is full, so I think I’m good to… Continue reading D-Day is Approaching…
Well I can only apologise; I’ve been that busy that I haven’t had time to update you on my progress, which to be honest, can only be a good thing for those of you planning on visiting the shop, right?! If you read my Facebook page, you’ll have seen that the flooring went in the… Continue reading Suffocating in a sea of sewing supplies
Ladies & Gentlemen, may I introduce to you the matriarch of the Fabricate Fam; The woman who inspired (inspired/forced, same thing in the eyes of Mrs B) to take up sewing as a nipper and thus began the Fabricate dream. The one and only Mrs B!! That’s right, The Mother has been suitably restrained from… Continue reading Review: Sew Over It – “Ultimate Shift Dress” Sewing Pattern
Well this blog has come a little later than I would have liked, but that can only be a good thing in that I have been CRAAAAAZY-busy getting things sorted! First things first, I’m sure you’ve all been on the edge of your seats wondering how the wallpapering went last weekend. Let me tell you… Continue reading Busy, busy, busy
So, the decorating of my little empire has begun! ‘im indoors has been put to good use on his days off and has been painting the shop in this rather understated (!) shade of “Miami Mint”, which is probably the closest a shop in Roberttown will ever come to being like a Floridian building. The wallpapering… Continue reading It’s coming on…!
Right, I’ve been contemplating what I want my shop to be. Yes, I know it’s going to be a fabric shop and haberdashery, but what do I WANT it to be? I think the old bullet points are going to have to make an appearance…! I want the shop to be a place which welcomes… Continue reading Fabricate…The Plan
Here it is, Ladies and Gents…I have finally taken the plunge and acquired my own shop in the delightful little village of Roberttown, West Yorkshire! To be honest, setting up a shop has probably happened a bit earlier than I intended to in my life plan (how very American!) but I came across this lovely little… Continue reading Fabricate…the Beginning
