Interpreting Kebaya, Making a Modern Ethnic Ensemble
Modern Ethnic outfit is my interpretation of kebaya dressing. They are made using vintage ikat textile and inspired by several free minimal-waste patterns. Only on fafafoom.com.
Read Moreby Mira Musank | Aug 24, 2022 | Reimagine | 0
Modern Ethnic outfit is my interpretation of kebaya dressing. They are made using vintage ikat textile and inspired by several free minimal-waste patterns. Only on fafafoom.com.
Read Moreby Mira Musank | Feb 17, 2022 | Reimagine | 0
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.
Read MoreFive slow fashion tips to help you transform your sustainable wardrobe for a cleaner, greener future. A guest feature from Reese Jones for Fafafoom.com.
Read Moreby Mira Musank | Feb 13, 2021 | Reimagine, Repair | 0
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.
Read Moreby Mira Musank | Dec 19, 2020 | Reimagine | 0
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.
Read Moreby Mira Musank | Aug 27, 2020 | Reimagine | 0
First time making an outerwear from scratch! The sleeveless coat is made with altered tunic pattern and large neoprene remnants. From Fafafoom Studio.
Read Moreby Mira Musank | Aug 21, 2020 | Reimagine | 0
Sewing this Every Body Tunic from Texture Clothing makes me wish I made this garment when I first started learning to sew!
Read Moreby Mira Musank | Jul 22, 2020 | Reimagine | 0
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!
Read Moreby Mira Musank | Jun 24, 2020 | Most Popular, Reimagine | 0
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.
Read Moreby Mira Musank | Sep 7, 2018 | Reimagine | 0
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.
Read MoreI love upcycling textile waste and pre-owned materials into custom apparels and home decor. Based in San Francisco Bay Area. Creative adventurer since 2007. Find me on Instagram!