Class updates and practical guides — from choosing your first sewing machine to the story behind the cheongsam.
A private 1-to-1 class for mums to sew their own children's clothes — measuring, drafting, pattern making and cutting — to make a finished girls' dress of your choice. $300 for 12 hours (3 × 4-hour lessons) at La Salle Street, about 12 minutes' walk from Kembangan MRT.
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Make your own lingerie — one simple design plus one more complex piece — in a private class customised to your interest. No prior skills needed, all materials provided. Great for a hobby or to start your own lingerie business. $300 for 12 hours (3 × 4-hour lessons) at La Salle Street, near Kembangan MRT.
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The colours you wear reflect your mood and shape the impression you give. This guide breaks colours into three families — active (red, pink, yellow, orange), passive (blue, green, purple) and neutral (white, black, grey, beige, brown) — and explains what each one signals, plus how saturated versus muted shades change the feeling.
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The cheongsam (qipao) is the symbolic dress of Chinese ladies of every age — its charm comes from a close, elegant fit. From its 17th-century Manchu origins as the loose "banner dress" to today's fitted style statement, we trace its history. Over the years our students have sewn their own cheongsam, especially popular in the lead-up to Chinese New Year.
Learn to sew cheongsam
There's no single "best" machine — the right one depends on what you sew. Start by listing what you need it to do (embroidery? free-arm? quilting? heavy fabrics like denim?), try friends' or your teacher's machines, read real owner reviews, and test in store before buying. A sewing machine is an investment in your craft, so take time to choose well.
Get advice on machinesTell us what you'd like to make and we'll match you to the right teacher.
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