Just a disclaimer: these are my own experiences and if you have a problem with that please contact my assistant, Strax at 1800-DOG-ASSIST thank you. Taf.tc is a sizeable fashion design school here, and they offer everything from the full diploma to short courses. I started taking these courses in May this year and byContinue reading “My experience with TAF.TC Singapore sewing classes”
Category Archives: Sewing
Everything I sewed during lockdown video + rant about social media
Like most countries, Singapore went into lockdown from April to June, though of course they had to call it something different (just call a spade a spade and not some STEM term guys). I did manage to do quite a lot of things during this period of time, though it was mostly out of self-preservationContinue reading “Everything I sewed during lockdown video + rant about social media”
Lady Tremaine
I have a confession to make: this blouse no longer exists . The fabric I used, which was some on-sale, thick-as-curtains polyester, was just impossible to wear without getting heatstroke. The gigot sleeves were also improperly drafted and sewed on wonkily, resulting in a lumpy mess that resembled a tree Burl . It’s pretty inContinue reading “Lady Tremaine”
Cruella de Vil Blouse
Fabric: Striped Montreaux Drill, 2m. Roll of black lace, white lace. I made this quite a long time ago (I’m sorry I keep saying that, but this is the last time I promise). It’s vaguely inspired by Cruella de Vil — I have her hair so I thought it would be a fun little thingContinue reading “Cruella de Vil Blouse”
Peacock Skirt
Pattern: Circle Skirt Fabric: Something I bought from Spotlight, its fairly heavy and there’s a lot of fabric. I can’t remember because this was the second thing I ever made, but the ruffles and other decorations were added later. Roughly 2m of green satin for the ruffles. The skirt base itself is not that interestingContinue reading “Peacock Skirt”
Edwardian Summer Dress
Pattern: Butterick B6610 Fabric: 3m of champagne lace chambray, approx 1.5 m of white linen Notions: 6m of lace (two different types) I think this pattern looks more complicated than it actually is, and other than running out of lace halfway and needing to pop to the store (thank god we are no longer underContinue reading “Edwardian Summer Dress”
Lady in Red
Fabric: red shantung, purple satin lining. Approx 3m Pattern: Truly Victorian Photos taken by my mom So…things did not exactly go to plan. I used the Victorian Pagoda bodice but for some reason it turned out looking more 15th century/ren fair than actually Victorian. At first I was rather disappointed that it looked so “costumey”Continue reading “Lady in Red”
Gothy Chemise a la Reine
Pattern is from reconstructing history 819 “1783-93 Chemise Dress or chemise de la reine” Fabric used: linen that I dyed purple. It’s not the greatest quality ever (thanks Aliexpress) and neither is the dye job amazing, but it’s ok as a whole. Notions used: approx 10 yards of black lace that I ruffled. Approx 4mContinue reading “Gothy Chemise a la Reine”
Creepy Edwardian Ensemble
Pattern used: Butterick B5970 for the skirt, simplicity 8250 for bolero Fabric used: Brocade and black polyester lining, 5m each. approx 2m of black satin for the ruffles. Notions: snaps, hooks and and bars The skirt is the same Butterick pattern as I’ve always used so it was fairly easy. Making the ruffles and thenContinue reading “Creepy Edwardian Ensemble”
Edwardian Floral Madness
Pattern: Butterick 5970 for the skirt and around 4m each of polyester fabric and lining. Blouse is drafted from a Zara blouse. Notions: Zips, hooks and bars. Lace to cover the hem of the skirt Both the skirt and the blouse were one of the first things I have ever made. The skirt was easyContinue reading “Edwardian Floral Madness”
Steffi Heloise 