Fashion Makerspace Blog
Which sewing machine should I buy?
Posted on July 07 2019
If you have fallen in love with sewing like us and am dreaming of owning your own sewing machine, this article is perfect for you! “Which sewing machine should I buy?’ is a common question we often receive at Fashion Makerspace. Ever seen those classic black sewing machines lying around...
Tips & tricks for first time sewers: choosing the right natural fabrics.
Posted on July 07 2019
We’re starting a new blog series, Tips & Tricks for First Time Sewers, where we share how you can improve your skills and techniques! First up, we’ll give you a breakdown on the most common natural fabrics in the market so you can choose the right materials for your project....
The sewing trend: dying or reviving?
Posted on July 07 2019
Being someone who is interested in sewing, you probably have googled ‘sewing classes in Singapore’, ‘sewing for beginners’, ‘sewing machine for beginners’, but have you tried ‘Sewing history’? The history of sewing started out of obvious necessity, with people sewing fur and skin clothing using bone, antler or ivory needles and...
More sewing supplies & fabrics in Singapore!
Posted on July 07 2019
Textile Centre 200 Jalan Sultan, Singapore 199018 (Lavender MRT is the nearest) Textile Centre used to bustle with the clamour of ladies, serving an industry that has since diminished to a handful, but relatively large haberdashery and fabric stores mainly on the ground floor. A shade less popular than its...
Making a Marimekko Cheongsam
Posted on July 07 2019
The classic cheongsam (qi-pao) not only has its Oriental roots, but is an understated staple in many wardrobes for functions, events and most importantly, adds much elegance and accentuates one’s femininity, especially if it’s well made. It also is a test of one’s fashion engineering to create the most customized fit....
How to sew baby booties
Posted on July 07 2019
In our very first video tutorial, we like to give you a tutorial of how to sew our favourite cute booties!
For yours truly, it’s oh so worth it!
Sewing supplies in Chinatown, Singapore
Posted on July 07 2019
Ever wondered where and if there are fabric and haberdashery shops in Singapore? The answer is YES! They are at Chinatown, Arab street, Textile Centre, Joo Chiat Complex and Spotlight (for those with deeper pockets). There are several locations we’ve been going to and we’ll love to share a few of...
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