Sew Fun Blog

Sew Fun in collaboration with Independent Market welcome you to experience our specially curated space in Celebration of Tanglin Halt. Come by to say hello, learn about our new courses designed just for you to curate your own sewing journey, do some Christmas shopping and create new memories here with us! Read here to find out some of the exciting things that will be going on!

We have been asked to recommend online pattern shops for clothing patterns. Whilst most definitely not comprehensive in any sense, we have been following these boutique patterns makers for their fabulous designs, many of which are on our bucket list of clothes to make and wear. Here's what's on our list:-

1. We love the variety and playfulness of Rad Patterns made for jersey/knit stretch fabrics. We are so inspired to sew for the whole family!
2. Loose fitting stylish clothes patterns to wear everyday (for the minimalist wardrobe) -  The Draper's Daughter
3. Chic clothes to hang out in - Tilly and the Buttons
4. Fashionable clothing patterns with oh-so-subtle pattern cutting that makes us ogle - Named Clothing
5. Inclusive styles with drapes to die for - By Hand London
6. Where fashion meets comeliness - Deer and Doe
7. There is a wrap dress pattern in there I can't wait to make - Chalk & Notch Patterns
8. Because Cheongsam dresses are always in fashion - Porcupine Patterns
9. Everyday wear with some lovely vintage inspired dresses - Sew Over It
10. The name says it all... The Vintage Pattern Shop
11. Great fitting pants patterns, with lots of plus size and maternity options - Megan Nielson Patterns
12. Lots of plus size options + especially jersey/knit stretch patterns for athletic/sports wear  - Jalie sewing patterns 
13. Awesome variety of patterns with wonderful plus size options - Seamwork
14. Great plus size options - Closet Core patterns
15. Casual everyday wear - Itch to Stitch
16. Casual wear patterns for jersey/knits - Yuzu and Pear
17. With a focus on menswear - Thread Theory
18. A little bit of everything, with menswear options - Wardrobe by Me 
19. The gorgeous outerwear patterns really make me want to live in a place with seasons - Grainline Studio 

Last but no least, let's not forget the powerhouses from Vogue, Butterrick, Simplicity, and Burdastyle. There will always be a pattern that catches our eye in their catalogues.  

https://somethingdelightful.com/vogue-patterns/ & https://www.simplicity.com/simplicity-storefront-catalog/patterns/ 

Sew Fun is the product of our dedication to share our knowledge and love for fabric and sewing. Whilst we offer a range of classes for various skill levels at our sewing studio in Singapore. We bring to you our Youtube channel with this inaugural instructional video in hope to carry on our love in knowledge sharing with the community within the Red Dot and beyond.

Because a lot of students come to us as beginners to the craft of sewing, we often get questions on where to shop for fabric. Here's our take on safe to-go places to purchase fabric, sewing accessories, and other crafty sewing essentials in the lovely and endearing district of Chinatown! This is a great area to source for fabric whether you're new to sewing or are already one with your sewing machine.

We present to you our suggestions for fabric and sewing accessory stores in People's Park Complex, which offers a good concentration of stores selling a variety of fabric suitable for your projects, no matter what you are working on.

Fabric and Sewing Accessory Stores in People's Park Complex, Chinatown

Lye Nai Siong
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Maggie Textile
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Malin Textile
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Teoh Huat Textiles
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Choy Kee
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Seng Heng Textiles
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Brighton Accessories House
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Fabricity
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Chan Cheong Textiles
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Thye Guan Textile
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NICOLEXAVIER
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Look out for other blog posts in the future as we share tips and tricks to help keep your sewing journey Sew Fun!

Looking to buy a sewing machine? We work with a local Janome distributor, Guan Lee Long Sewing Machine, to sell some of the sewing machine models that are used in our class. They have agreed to supply selected models to our students at a discounted rate. Do inform your instructor during the class, or drop us an email at asksewfun@gmail.com, should you want to purchase a sewing machine.

No time to pop by Chinatown? Take a look at the fabric we have on offer at the Uyii studio! We have regular shipments of fabric from overseas (e.g. Japan, China), and we also use deadstock fabric and vintage materials for our classes and products. Most of our fabrics are not available locally. You may purchase the fabric when you attend classes at our Midview City studio.