I have an adjustable dress form that is not adjustable to my size (my bottom is too large). I was ok with that because I could use it for smaller standard sizes. However, some of the internal workings have broken so the vertical adjustment is no longer working properly. Because I can no longer use… Continue reading Dress form BBL
Fashion Reimagined
I recently viewed the excellent documentary about the label Mother of Pearl titled ‘Fashion Reimagined’. It’s about Amy Powney, the creative director/designer of Mother of Pearl, and her and her team’s effort to create truly sustainable fashion. In this documentary we get to see how difficult it is to trace the origins of the fibres… Continue reading Fashion Reimagined
Sewing seams (01)
I was taught the basic zig-zag seam when I learned how to sew, but there are so many more kinds of seam, many that I haven’t seen before (possibly because in a lot of the clothes commonly worn you usually see only a few different kinds of seam). I want to learn some new seams… Continue reading Sewing seams (01)
Fast fashion: trash
Recently I came across this nice, short documentary on fast fashion waste on YouTube. It’s really eye-opening to see what some of the consequences of fast fashion are: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1vE8uL–HM One of the problems with fast fashion is trash being donated. When we fill up a bag with clothes to donate, we all need to ask… Continue reading Fast fashion: trash
Active wear
I’ve uploaded my first newly-made garment to Depop, a see-through wrap skirt, find it in my shop: https://www.depop.com/almalauha/ I love browsing Depop because there’s no end to the variety of garments and accessories: I always see something I love and get inspiration for making my own things. One brand I didn’t yet know and came… Continue reading Active wear
Decoration tutorial (01): Upgrading a garment
I was writing a comment on Reddit with tips on how to make a (fancy) garment stretch further by altering it to essentially become a new garment. I think those tips can be helpful to anyone on a budget and/or who wants to get as much wear out of something as possible but who doesn’t… Continue reading Decoration tutorial (01): Upgrading a garment
Sewing tutorial (04): Card wallet
In this tutorial I will show you how to make a wallet for one or a few bank/travel cards. The wallet has a strap with clip so you can clip it to your handbag to safely carry the wallet inside your bag. You will need:* fabric (not too thick)* a small clip (lobster clasp or… Continue reading Sewing tutorial (04): Card wallet
Sewing tutorial (03): Jumpsuit to bleached band shirt
In this tutorial I will show you how you can alter an unwanted jumpsuit into a band shirt. You will need:* fabric scissors* pins* sewing machine thread* a sewing machine (a lightweight domestic sewing machine will do)* bleach* safety goggles* disposable gloves* a plastic bag/sheet But SAFETY FIRST! Household bleach can harm you, so always… Continue reading Sewing tutorial (03): Jumpsuit to bleached band shirt
Sewing tutorial (02): Adding sleeves to a 1/2 sleeve cardigan
In this second tutorial I will show you how you can easily add sleeves to a cardigan that has 1/2 length sleeves. You will need:* fabric scissors* pins or clips to hold fabric together* sewing machine thread* a sewing machine (a lightweight domestic sewing machine will do) I bought a chunky knit cardigan at a… Continue reading Sewing tutorial (02): Adding sleeves to a 1/2 sleeve cardigan
Sewing tutorial (01): Adidas jumper to grocery bag
The first tutorial will be a simple project: turning an old jumper into a grocery bag! Note that my phone camera isn’t great, so until I have upgraded, you will have to make do with these potato-quality photos. Sorry! For this project you will need:* a jumper with set in sleeves* sewing machine thread* a… Continue reading Sewing tutorial (01): Adidas jumper to grocery bag