Tuesday, March 22, 2011

First post!

This is the first post of my new blog which is intended for anyone who loves to sew or who would like to learn to sew and lives in Manila.  I am Dutch, married to a Filipino and have been living in the Philippines for 23 years now. I have sewn ever since I was 10 years old and, as certified seamstress, I have taught classes to both children and adults.

So if you have any interest in learning to sew, need help adjusting patterns, finishing projects, or just with fitting, or maybe would like some company whilst sewing, maybe I can help!

Classes are completely flexible and for any level of sewing. You can start any time and work on a project of your choice whether it’s clothing for your children, curtains for a new house or an evening dress for yourself! Patterns are impossible to find in Manila (other than in Japanese pattern books), but more and more are becoming available as downloads from the internet. I also have a library of European pattern magazines you can use and for the more advanced, I teach pattern making as well. If you can sew already but just need a second pair of eyes and hands to help fit or mark your hems, I can help you there too.

I’ll also be posting photos of projects my students have made as well sharing some of my 20 years experience of sewing in Manila! You will also be able to find a list of where you can get various sewing supplies here . Should you have discovered any good addresses yourself, please let me know and I will add them.


If you have children, please also take a look at our sister blog ILoveCrafts which shows projects we make during our craft classes for kids

Do get in touch for further details or if you have any questions/suggestions, would like to share your own experiences sewing in Manila or need any sewing related advice! I look forward to hearing from you!

16 comments:

  1. hi! i'm expecting to get my first sewing machine anytime soon. i heve zero background in sewing but would love to learn how. can you please email me the details of your sewing classes -- location, rates, schedule? i hope i can afford them =) please send email to joyvjulian@yahoo.com. thanks and more power =)

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  2. Interested in classes! Pls send email to bdlgirls@yahoo.com. Thanks!

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  3. Hi! Can you please send me the details on ur beginner's class, the rate, ur location and things that i need before the class? Here's my email: mariegracecordero@yahoo.com
    Thank you so much!

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  4. Hi! I'm also interested in learning how to sew dresses. Please send me an email at clairecandace@gmail.com thanks and looking forward to hear from you! :)

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  5. hi! I also have zero background in sewing but would love to learn how. can you please email me the details of your sewing classes -- location, rates, schedule? i hope i can afford them =) please send email to josie.ramoy@yahoo.com. Thanks!

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  6. Hi... do you teach coat making and how long does it take to learn... hope to hear from you. Here is my email address m_odulio@yahoo.com... thanks

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  7. Hi, do you still offer dressmaking classes? I'm interested. Please email me the schedule and rates at siakolang@gmail.com Thanks!

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  8. Hi! Im kinda interested on learning how to make dresses and all. Will you please send me your rates, schedules and all the info I needed. Hopes high for affordable rates. Hehehe. Kindly email me at babytweety_0823@yahoo.com
    Thank you veru much!:)

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  9. Hi I am interested with sewing but have zero background. Can you send me details of your classes at huash05@gmail.com. Thank you!

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  10. Hi I am interested to learn how to sew but never really had lessons. kindly send me details of your classes at nina.santos@ayalarewardscircle.com Thank you!

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  11. Hi would like to learn about basic sewing for ladies wear. Sadly no experience and a beginner. If you could send me details of the program and your contact info to jillandreli@gmail.com , that would be great. Thanks!

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  12. hi! I have no background in sewing but interested to learn the craft. please send me the details of your sewing classes on weekends- rates, location and schedule to 09173062813 Thanks!

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  13. Hi! I'm really interested in learning the craft. Please send me the details og your sewing class at cherry.leabres@gmail.com. I've always loved fashion though I dont have any background in sewing. Thanks!

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  14. Hi! I am interested in your sewing class. Please send details at smdl59@yahoo.com

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  15. hi!

    can you please send me the details of your class?

    here is my email: jrann12112@gmail.com

    hope to hear from you soon.

    frances

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  16. hi!

    can you please send me the details of your class?

    here is my email: jrann12112@gmail.com

    hope to hear from you soon.

    frances

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