Author Archives: syvyaw
Roses are Red
You have probably heard me talk about diagonal cutting before and I have made several pants using this technique (see spiral trousers and spiral sweatpants) and a diagonal cut bias dress (see diagonal cut dress). This was something I learnt from my
Roses are Red
You have probably heard me talk about diagonal cutting before and I have made several pants using this technique (see spiral trousers and spiral sweatpants) and a diagonal cut bias dress (see diagonal cut dress). This was something I learnt from my
Racer Back Roses
It’s been a stressful time for me and my family but more so for my sister. A planned Christmas trip became a sad event with the passing of my father and all the funeral arrangement took up what was left
Racer Back Roses
It’s been a stressful time for me and my family but more so for my sister. A planned Christmas trip became a sad event with the passing of my father and all the funeral arrangement took up what was left
Winter Jacket
Apologies for my absence recently. I was in the process of making this winter jacket for Christmas when I found out the awful news that my dad had passed away. My whole world went down into a spiral and I
Winter Jacket
Apologies for my absence recently. I was in the process of making this winter jacket for Christmas when I found out the awful news that my dad had passed away. My whole world went down into a spiral and I
Bias/Diagonal Cutting
The V&A museum recently organised a talk about Madame Vionnet, and my tutor, Patrick, was invited to chat about her amazing bias cutting technique as well as an interpretation of our own bias/diagonal cutting technique. As part of the talk,
Bias/Diagonal Cutting
The V&A museum recently organised a talk about Madame Vionnet, and my tutor, Patrick, was invited to chat about her amazing bias cutting technique as well as an interpretation of our own bias/diagonal cutting technique. As part of the talk,
The Twins
Born from the same roll of fabric, made into different styles! This almost sounds like a plot for a movie but fear not, there is no trailer to bore you. Some of you may know the current trend where designers
The Twins
Born from the same roll of fabric, made into different styles! This almost sounds like a plot for a movie but fear not, there is no trailer to bore you. Some of you may know the current trend where designers
Black and White
It was my good friend’s birthday the other week and it has been a long time since I made anything for him. I would love to have him wear something new of mine as he wears it with such pride
Black and White
It was my good friend’s birthday the other week and it has been a long time since I made anything for him. I would love to have him wear something new of mine as he wears it with such pride
The Wool Bag
About a year ago, I bought this really thick wool fabric from the internet. When it arrived, I realised it looked more like upholstery fabric rather than fashion fabric so I tucked it in a box underneath the staircase, where
The Wool Bag
About a year ago, I bought this really thick wool fabric from the internet. When it arrived, I realised it looked more like upholstery fabric rather than fashion fabric so I tucked it in a box underneath the staircase, where
Stiff Competition!
Guess what? I made another bag recently. Although I used the same patterns as my previous tombstone bag (here), the main difference is the leather that I have used. This was a thicker, stiffer leather and apparently, is the same
Stiff Competition!
Guess what? I made another bag recently. Although I used the same patterns as my previous tombstone bag (here), the main difference is the leather that I have used. This was a thicker, stiffer leather and apparently, is the same
The Canary Yellow Bag
I just had a chat with my sister recently and she has been feeling a bit down so I thought I’d make her a lovely canary yellow bag to cheer her up. I’ve been meaning to make her something for
The Canary Yellow Bag
I just had a chat with my sister recently and she has been feeling a bit down so I thought I’d make her a lovely canary yellow bag to cheer her up. I’ve been meaning to make her something for
Two Tone Tote
Not only is the title a tongue twister, the construction of this tote got me really worked up. Yes, it’s back to bags again. This bag was on my to-do list but was put on hold as I was busy
Two Tone Tote
Not only is the title a tongue twister, the construction of this tote got me really worked up. Yes, it’s back to bags again. This bag was on my to-do list but was put on hold as I was busy
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