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/ 

A big shout out to all our students who has given us the opportunity to join you on your sewing journey! It is because of your love we are featured in the Best in Singapore list. Thanks to our students, our classes are only filled with the joy of sewing (on top of some stress ;P) and the studio bursting with creativity. 

We want to take this opportunity to recognise the commitment our students have taken to allocate time (30 hours or more) to come to our studio to hone their craft.  We understand that behind the table where you sat at, to just be there, you may have had to arrange babysitting of your little ones, child care for the older ones, minders for your older folks, planning of meetings, organising errand runs around the classes and many more other scenarios we may not fathom. 

During the class, we recognise your commitment to be present in the moment to pay attention to the instructions, be open to discovering how things work and for some, running in the back of the mind could be thoughts of a tough conversation you had before walking into the class, something unresolved, or the constant reminder to yourself to work towards completing on time so you can rush off to pick up the kids or be on time for your next appointment.

At the end of the class, everyone walked out feeling a sense of accomplishment and for some a renewed sense of believe in themselves. For each time a stitch went off, each time you sat there to unpick, each time you had to redo something, you might start wavering and think of other things that didn't quite pan out the way it should have.  With a laugh (or strained smile) and a focus on just that one step, you always found a way to accomplish what you set out to do.  

You set yourself a goal, held yourself accountable and all these flurry of pre-planning for something more important than sewing - that is to make time for yourself and bring out the best in you.

Thank you for letting us join you on your sewing journey.

Dear friends of Sew Fun, 

In light of the updates by the Singapore Government (dated 19 May 20) on the evolving Covid-19 situation, our classes are suspended until 30 June 2020 (or until as advised by the government). 

It is more important to follow the recommended measures and as a community take care of the vulnerable amongst us.  Stay safe and keep on sewing.  Sew face masks for your family and the community with our free pattern and learn through this video .  

Let's Keep Calm and Sew On 

Dear friends of Sew Fun, 

In light of the updates by the Singapore Government (dated 22 April 20) on the evolving Covid-19 situation, our classes are suspended until 1 June 2020 (or until as advised by the government). 

It is more important to follow the recommended measures and as a community take care of the vulnerable amongst us.  Stay safe and keep on sewing.  Sew face masks for your family and the community with our free pattern and learn through this video .  

Let's Keep Calm and Sew On 

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.