hello 2017

first entry for 2017

let me share the best nine 2016 of design by thesewingroomdiva

the elsa dress for dr nisak

this is a dress that was made especially for her graduation.

it was a made-to-measure item.  the fabric is cotton.

design by thesewingroomdiva.

pattern cutting and construction by thesewingroomdiva

worn on her graduation day

at w.i.p stage, the wudu' friendly sleeve

at w.i.p stage, zipper installation on the back panel

at w.i.p stage, the front panel, bodice and skirt

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a photo posted by dr nisak, taken in a photo studio in bangalore, india

would you like to make one for yourself.  lessons are availble.  made-to-measure is also welcome.  send your email to thesewingroomdiva@gmail.com for details.

happy sewing,
:)

the elsa dress

the 12 emerald dresses was a huge project for me in 2015.  when i was designing the patterns for the emerald dresses i kept in mind that the wearers need to look good and feel comfortable when wearing those dresses.  the dresses were to be worn for at least 6 hours and they would be having a frantic day making sure that the wedding reception run smoothly.

so i decided on making them using deep coloured cotton satin.  the style needed to be simple and fuss free.  for the girls i designed an elsa inspired waisted dress, with front yoke, princes cut bodice, sleek long zipped ended sleeve and full skirt.  for the girls' mamas i designed a loose princes cut dress with sleek long zipped ended sleeve too.

i made a few prototypes for the girls for them to test drive.  their feedback on the look and feel of the dress were used to adjust the patterns in order to obtain a well fit made to measure garment for each of the wearer.

below was my first prototype.  i made it for alya.

it was a success.  alya loves this dress and wanted to have a few more made for her.

cheers,
Yuny

More photos on the emerald dresses

more emerald dresses......

pattern drafted by thesewingroomdiva

constructed by thesewingoomdiva

my alya, my lisa, my nieces and my sister and the emerald elsa dresses

my sister and the emerald elsa dress

my lisa and the emerald elsa dress

my niece and my lisa with the emerald elsa dresses

all 12  of the emerald dresses

very comfy :)

yep, we really like them

my lisa and my niece with their emerald elsa dresses

the siblings and the bride and the nieces

my alya, my niece and my sisters and their emerald elsa dresses

cheers,
YunY

one of the projects for 2015, 12 sets of long dresses for a wedding reception

they are made to measure pieces.  made out of cotton satin in emerald green.

each pattern is drafted from scratch.  designed and constructed by me.

my lisa and her dress

my lisa and her dress

my lisa, my alya and their cousins

my lisa, my alya and their cousins

my lisa, my alya, my dwan, their cousin, their aunts and their uncle

i love making them.  i am so pleased with the results.

cheers,
YunY

long sleeve top

after so long.

this is one of my projects for 2015.

i drafted the pattern with front yoke that absorbed half of the front shoulder dart value.  and installed exposed zippers onto the sleeves.

exposed zipper on sleeve

will share more photos on current projects.

cheers,
YunY

the first entry for 2015, private classes with thesewingroomdiva, presenting a patchwork quilted tote bag by tyra

tyra came to the class during her semester break recently.  she started the class with learning how to make felt key chains.  then she moved on to make the patchwork quilted tote bag .

the classes were run in the morning of 2 hourly slots on mondays and thursdays as she has another part time job in the afternoon.

the bag is a made to measure.  she decides on the look of her bag and the dimension of the bag.  it was a 8" drop of the strap because she wants to be able to fish for the stuff inside the bag while hoisting it on her shoulder.  she wants a 4" depth with 13" width and 16" height.  and a zipped pocked attached to the lining of the bag for her mobile phone, at the position that is easy for her to access,

tyra is a very good student....a fast learner,........stayed focus with the task at hand.......bersungguh.  .....it is a great pleasure to have a student like her.

her work is so neat and i am very impressed with the result.  here...look for yourself.  her zipper installation is so neat and she has never installed a zipper before.  i showed her how to do it once and she did it at one go.

a job very well done tyra :) thank you and  hope to see you during your next semester break.


cheers,
YunY

my victoria sandwich cake - a day at thekitchenguardian

this week i had the pleasure of learning how to bake and decorate the victoria sandwich cake at the KG Studio of thekitchenguardian.

these are the photos of my victoria sandwich cake.  i have never done anything like this before.  i must say, i am surprised at myself.

photographed at thekichenguardian studio

love the bouquet,
it is swiss meringue butter cream 

with berries on top

lovely....

cutting it

cut the 1st piece at home

look at the texture,
moist and light

yummy!!

cheers,
YunY

perfect set in sleeves by valentino

how do you know that your set in sleeve is done just right?  look at these photos (courtesy of mr google)

nice and crisp

hugging the ball of the arm

perfect balance

perfect, each and everytime

have a great weekend everyone.

cheers,

YunY

do you know that Sing Mui Hen is now in puchong?

i am so happy that they moved from pudu to puchong (near giant bandar puteri).  and i am so so happy that they are having their opening sale till the end of november with discount up to 50%.  and i am so so so happy that my favourite blend fabrics are at rm25 per yard.

clover!

more clover

fabrics up to 50% discount,

yarn dye fabrics also on sale

american cotton fabrics at rm25 per yard

blend fabric at rm25 per yard.
the temptation is too great, i succumbed.  

my favourite blend fabrics

my catch for today :)
given with friendly service.

this is so wonderful.  everything that a crafter or a sewist need, under one roof,  in puchong.  fabrics and sewing notions.  sewing machines and their accessories.  near Giant bandar puteri, the same block as Citibank puchong branch, a few blocks away from maybank and petsmore.  in one outing you can get your groceries, do your banking, take care of your pets' needs, and get the stuff that you need for all your sewing projects.  in that case, i suppose the family won't mind waiting while you browse at the fabric section.

btw, they told me that they are planning to have their products available online.  and walk-in customers will enjoy their lower online prices too.  check them out here.

have a nice weekend everyone.

updated 2sep2015:  this an announcement from their FB page.  they have ceased operations in malaysia.

cheers,

YunY