Author Archives: syvyaw
Caspian Tigers
It’s been a while since I went to Liberty and, as this was their last week of the sale, I popped over to have a browse through their fabrics. Some I had a relatively free weekend, I spent a while
Caspian Tigers
It’s been a while since I went to Liberty and, as this was their last week of the sale, I popped over to have a browse through their fabrics. Some I had a relatively free weekend, I spent a while
Windswept Seas!
I was seeking shelter in Liberty on one cold and wet winter’s day when I saw this fabric. I immediately fell in love with it not only because of the print of the waves but also the texture of the fabric
Windswept Seas!
I was seeking shelter in Liberty on one cold and wet winter’s day when I saw this fabric. I immediately fell in love with it not only because of the print of the waves but also the texture of the fabric
All That Glitter and Sparkle!
I was once told by my tutor that if it looks good in calico, it will look good in anything. This phrase has proven true as my calico bag was an instant hit. In fact it went over so well
All That Glitter and Sparkle!
I was once told by my tutor that if it looks good in calico, it will look good in anything. This phrase has proven true as my calico bag was an instant hit. In fact it went over so well
The Calico Bag
Hello! It’s been a while but I’m back! Just to let you know that I’ve not stopped making garments but have just been busy in updating my blog. But fear not, I have a collection of garments lining up to
The Calico Bag
Hello! It’s been a while but I’m back! Just to let you know that I’ve not stopped making garments but have just been busy in updating my blog. But fear not, I have a collection of garments lining up to
Indigo Jeans
What a busy time I had. On top of moving home and a busy work schedule, my mom and sis came to visit me during Christmas. Now everything has quietened down, I am getting back to the groove of making clothes
Indigo Jeans
What a busy time I had. On top of moving home and a busy work schedule, my mom and sis came to visit me during Christmas. Now everything has quietened down, I am getting back to the groove of making clothes
Constructivism Construction
Recently I was playing with the idea of a circle in a garment. It’s nothing ground breaking as it is an idea that has been played with over and over again in numerous design. However, I wanted to try my
Constructivism Construction
Recently I was playing with the idea of a circle in a garment. It’s nothing ground breaking as it is an idea that has been played with over and over again in numerous design. However, I wanted to try my
Crocodile Coin Purse
With a holiday looming, I dug out all my Euro coins and realised that I have amassed quite a hoard! I knew they would come in handy on my holiday but the thought of them jingling in my pocket was
Crocodile Coin Purse
With a holiday looming, I dug out all my Euro coins and realised that I have amassed quite a hoard! I knew they would come in handy on my holiday but the thought of them jingling in my pocket was
Loop Cropped Trouser
People often wonder what I do when I’m not pattern cutting or sewing something. Well, I’m usually deep in my notebook sketching pattern cutting ideas to try. Ideas are abundant in everything I see and I find it extremely important that
Loop Cropped Trouser
People often wonder what I do when I’m not pattern cutting or sewing something. Well, I’m usually deep in my notebook sketching pattern cutting ideas to try. Ideas are abundant in everything I see and I find it extremely important that
Working with a Constraint!
What do you do when you don’t have enough fabric for a project or find that your fabric is too narrow (which in my case was a narrow 36 cm wide Kimono fabric). Well, you alter your patterns based on
Working with a Constraint!
What do you do when you don’t have enough fabric for a project or find that your fabric is too narrow (which in my case was a narrow 36 cm wide Kimono fabric). Well, you alter your patterns based on
If Monet Wore Tracksuits!
Even if Claude Monet would wear it, I wouldn’t let him use it for athletic purposes! You must be confused. Let me explain. It’s the Liberty sales and I got my hands on this lush printed jersey. I rarely see
If Monet Wore Tracksuits!
Even if Claude Monet would wear it, I wouldn’t let him use it for athletic purposes! You must be confused. Let me explain. It’s the Liberty sales and I got my hands on this lush printed jersey. I rarely see
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