Accidentally Boro Shirt
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
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
Sewing this Every Body Tunic from Texture Clothing makes me wish I made this garment when I first started learning to sew!
Making 6-Square Origami Top with Fabric Remnants
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!
Upcycling Linen Curtains into Handkerchief Dress
A linen upcycle inspired by an “Instant Dress” how-to from Family Circle 1977 magazine cutout. Two panels of rescued linen curtains were naturally dyed and transformed into a dress with T-shaped bodice and handkerchief skirt.
Kimono Styling Party with My Girlfriends
How would I style my girlfriends with Japanese kimono? That’s the question I’ve been pondering, and one day we found out the answer! Featuring Vero, Audrey, Michelle as my models, and fashion designer friend Jesus Romero as my co-stylist!
The Refashioners 2018: Bubblegum Dreaming Cage Dress
Inspired by Rei Kawakubo’s take on cage dress trend during Comme des Garçons AW 2008-9 collection, I wanted to create a similar look, albeit with a few twists, inspired by a delicate lingerie and an Alexander McQueen SS 2018 dress.
Reversible Dress with Pockets: 7 Challenges I Had to Overcome
Reviewing 7 big challenges I encountered during the process of making a reversible dress with pockets, modeled after a rectangular dress from an old Japanese sewing magazine. From fafafoom.com.
Flats Refashion with Lace and Velvet Fabric Remnants
An old pair of flats are refashioned into elegant lace pair with velvet back detail. IMO, they are very elegant and perfect for special occasions now, including weddings!
