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Barley Massey demonstrates the art of MACRO KNITTING in 'Time Out' and live on C4 'Sunday Brunch'
Buy MACRO needles from our shop or attend our MACRO knitting workshop on Saturday 18th May.
Barley Massey's 'Caught Pouffe' design is selected for Kevin McCloud's 10 'Green Heroes' at Grand Designs Live.
Fabrications is an authorised Brother dealer, covering the East London area, supplying domestic sewing machines, overlockers and accessories. Considering buying a sewing machine? Please contact us to test drive the machines! We also offer a range of sewing machine classes to teach sewing skils and build confidence.
Fabrications is an independant shop and creative hub based on Broadway Market in East London. It is also designer maker Barley Massey's studio.
Our aim is to present the best and cutting edge in contemporary textile practise. We try to do this as consciously and lightly as possible. We love to encourage creativity, co design and pass on traditional textile skills. We offer a range of craft classes and events and a well stocked haberdashery section to fuel more crafty action!
SHOP OPENING TIMES:
Tuesday - Friday: 12 - 17.30
Saturday: 10 - 17.30, Sunday: 12 - 17.00
" I use my creative skills and passion for all kinds of textiles to offer a 'portfolio' or 'multi desciplinary' approach. I love to collaborate as each of us have different strengths and experiences. I am committed to sustainability, community led initiatives and the potential of craft and design to create positive, social and environmental change"
My work has been used in a wide variety of contexts and sectors, including:
Private Commissions
Shops + Galleries
Museums
Public spaces
Events
Groups
Local authorities
Environmental awareness
Film + TV
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" What a lovely load of rubbish"
The Observer
"Barley Massey's products demonstrate a lightness of touch backed up by a rigorous approach. Made entirely from recycled materials and minimally processed, there's nothing tricksy and nothing effete"
Kevin McCloud
Grand Designs
"Using recycled materials to create original items is fashionable these days, but 10 years ago the idea was a little too hippy for most folk. That didn't stop Barley Massey from finding ingenious ways to turn scraps into workable fabrics. Her Rethink Rubbish kits are just one of her campaigns to get recycling into design and sustainable crafts into our minds"
