Fashion Makerspace Blog

Cover: Maggie Cheung in "In the Mood for Love" (2000) directed by Wong Kar Wai. The evolution of the cheongsam. The Cheongsam - a trademark representation of Chinese culture that is gracefully don on by women of all ages, has...

  With the pandemic, many hobbies and interests started to gain popularity. Some who’ve never touched a spatula or whisk, started baking, and some who’ve never touched a needle or unpicker, started to pick up sewing. Labouring through the process...

We are excited to introduce our newest WSQ course, Fabric Studies and Fashion Production! This course is perfect for beginners and intermediate sewists alike. Let’s get to know what's in it for you through this short Q&A.   The tools...

Jeremy and his own made modern kimono-inspired robe. An accomplished photographer who goes beyond his purview - Jeremy has embarked on a journey to learn sewing and bring his artistry to higher levels. Through our recent interview with him, we dive...

The holidays are arriving and we’re excited to share with you what we have in store in the form of kids’ sewing classes! It’s a chance to have fun, learn handy coordination skills, improve their concentration and explore the possibilities...

Make sure to also check out the other post that covers the most common sewing questions that beginners should also know! Have you ever wondered why we need interfacing, or how come there are so many stitch lengths on the...

Learning something new can be fun and exciting, but it's important to know what to expect when diving right into something unfamiliar! We compiled a list of the most common questions that beginners might ask right here together with the...

  "Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished." - Lao Tzu Agy is a textile artist who uses free motion embroidery techniques to create collages and 3D textures. These allow her to draw with threads and create elegant lines and...

Chanced upon some Tiktok videos on the amazing powers of sewing? Or picked up a sewing machine but not sure where to start? Here are some ideas on where you can begin and the next steps you may take on...