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Pink Delight! Natural Dyeing with Camellia Flowers

Feb 17, 2022 | Reimagine

My next experiment is dyeing with camellia flowers. Amongst all natural dyeing projects I have done so far, this is my favorite. Check out the pink delights! From fafafoom.com.

5 Slow Fashion Tips for a More Sustainable Wardrobe

Feb 3, 2022 | Reimagine, Featured, Refashion, Repair

Five slow fashion tips to help you transform your sustainable wardrobe for a cleaner, greener future. A guest feature from Reese Jones for Fafafoom.com.

Upcycling and Repairing Ideas for Garden Decor

Feb 13, 2021 | Reimagine, Repair

The garden has become a special place, especially during Covid-19 pandemic. During shelter-in-place period, I made garden decors by upcycling locally sourced items.

Natural Dyeing with Japanese Maple Leaves: Notes from a First-timer

Dec 19, 2020 | Reimagine

Notes from my first natural dyeing experiment with Japanese maple leaves in fall season. Three batches of dyeing using fallen leaves sourced from two different trees in the garden. So much to learn and enjoy afterwards.

Accidentally Boro Shirt

Sep 24, 2020 | Refashion, Repair

A boro shirt made by accident, started with dipping a silk shirt in a bleach solution. Patched with various fabric remnants. From Fafafoom Studio.

Making Sleeveless Coat Using Altered Tunic Pattern

Aug 27, 2020 | Reimagine

First time making an outerwear from scratch! The sleeveless coat is made with altered tunic pattern and large neoprene remnants. From Fafafoom Studio.

Why Texture Clothing’s Every Body Tunic Pattern is Good for Beginners

Aug 21, 2020 | Reimagine

Sewing this Every Body Tunic from Texture Clothing makes me wish I made this garment when I first started learning to sew!

Brilliant Zero Waste Design: 6-Square Origami Top

Jul 22, 2020 | Reimagine

Made following a Handwoven magazine’s 1996 article, the 6-square origami top only has square-shaped pattern pieces and very straightforward to assemble. The timeless top is easily adjustable and can be highly personalized depending on the sewist!