A New Session Begins!
Yesterday officially marked the first day of our new session at The Sewing Studio! What a fun day it was, all of our Introductory Sewing classes are completely full, with wonderful students eager to learn. I have to say, I am looking forward to seeing their progress and guiding them to construct their very first skirt. How exciting!
You can’t get any more satisfaction from wearing something you have made and have people admire it. It is such a great feeling and I can’t wait till our students experience it for themselves.
Well I am off to The Sewing Studio to teach another class, so fun! Have a wonderful day and I look forward to seeing you at The Studio to sew it up!
-Tamara-
Custom Sewing!
As most of you must know by now, The Sewing Studio offers custom sewing. From wedding gowns to drapery, the amazing seamstars at the studio can do it all!
I have recently taken on a couple of custom sewing projects that I am truly enjoying. Working with the client’s ideas and preferences of style, I am helping them create their ideal bridesmaid dress.
Most clients come in with an idea or a picture of what they want and then the process begins. It involves drafting a pattern of their design and making a muslin copy to ensure that the pattern drafted will fit properly and the design details can be discussed. Once the muslin version has been fitted and altered, the garment will be made out of the actual fabric and another scheduled fitting will be made to ensure the garment is exactly what the client wants!
I have just finished recreating the dresses in the muslin and have a fitting with the lovely ladies this week to ensure the design and details are what they are expecting. I will keep you all posted on how the project is going and hopefully post some pictures of the dresses!
If you have a hard time finding the perfect dress that fits you the way it should, you should consider getting it custom made by one of our seamstresses at The Sewing Studio. We are committed to ensure customer satisfaction and offer top quality service with our custom sewing jobs!
-Tamara-
Interning at The Sewing Studio!
My experience as an intern at The Sewing Studio has been truly wonderful. Being part of the team has taught me so much not only about my self but has also given me the opportunity to expand my talent. Not only are the people that work at the studio amazing, but also the concept of The Sewing Studio and the classes they provide are truly unique. I am proud to be part of it all!
Starting in May, I am pleased to announce that I will be teaching some of the classes offered by the studio. It has always been my dream to teach people everything I know about sewing and now will get a chance to do so. Introductory Sewing, Sewing PLUS and Ready to Wear are some of the courses that I will be teaching.
If you have always been a sewing fan but have never pursued your talent you should definitely check out some of the classes offered. There is something for everyone and for every level of sewing. The new sessions are starting in May and are filling up pretty fast, so go to the website and find class that suits you and sign up!
We are all looking forward to seeing you at The Studio!
For more info on the classes offered and how to register go to http://www.lovesewing.com.
-Tamara-
Dubai Fashion Week
Born and raised in Dubai, I never would have imagined what a huge impact fashion would have on this flourishing city. Growing up in the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E), fashion was not an option until the late 1990’s early 2000’s. Watching it come together has been quite exciting, thanks to numerous investors taking an interest in bringing fashion to the Middle East.
Dubai Fashion Week was founded by a company called Concept Events and had it’s first run in 2007. Concept Events conceived and produced the Dubai Fashion Week as a pioneering trade event for the fashion industry, establishing Dubai as the centre of international fashion in the Middle East. With over 30 designers from all over the region such as Walid Atallah, Amal Murad, Reem Ali Beljafla and Salma Khan just to name a few. They will all get a chance to display their new collections that will range from couture to prêt a porter.
The week will also showcase the winners of DFW’s Emerging Talent Competition. Those lucky enough to attend the “invite only” event will witness exclusive sneak previews of wardrobe must haves and trends for Autumn/ Winter ‘09.
DFW is now in it’s 5th season. The regional and local fashion industry are excited for the designers to show the media, fashion retail buyers and fashion-consumers just how much talent exists in the Middle East.
I am proud to say that Dubai has come a long way from when I grew up there. It is now one of the world’s most extraordinary cities and it continues to grow with amazing talents.
Dubai Fashion Week is scheduled to take place from April 5- 9th. It’s on right now! Check it out at www.dfw.ae for the latest news and a chance to see the fabulous collections by the amazing designers and upcoming talents.
-Tamara-
The One-of-a-Kind Show!
The One of a Kind show hits Toronto twice a year. The Spring show in March /April and the Christmas show in November /December. It features unique and inspiring work by over 750 local artists and is one of Toronto’s favorite events!
The “show” has been running for over 30 years and still manages to attract an average of 200,000 visitors a year.
If you are trying to find that “rare and original” gift for someone, then this is the place where you will find it. Or perhaps you’ll want to find something there just for you! Either way, it’s a win win situation.
It has become a great shopping attraction due to the unique and exceptional gift ideas. Come and explore some art, furniture, fashions, home decor and more by amazing Canadian artists.
The One of a Kind Show is running from April 1-5 at the Direct Energy Center.
Tickets at the door
Adults $12
Seniors (65+) $6.50
Students (13-17) $6.50
Children (12 & under) Free
If you buy your tickets online now you’ll receive $2 off adult admission.
Visit their website for more info at:
www.oneofakindshow.com
Hope to see you there for a “One of a Kind” time!
-Tamara-
