A taste of local talent

Hello blogger world.

Meet the newest addition to the swfds! My name is Katherine and I love fashion. Every week you can expect to be immersed into the swfds's world of DIY. Enjoy a variety of projects, local talent, and fashion opinions. This week I've been learning about local designers - quite a few have caught my interest. We have a lot of talent in Vancouver... here's a taste!

Happy Sewing.

HERROHACHI

She must have the coolest sense of humour. Check out her shirts, they'll have you laughing in no time! Find her designs at www.herrohachi.com

SQUIDKID DESIGNS

This designer thrives in children's wear - sewing her collection where else but in our studio! Her designs are so cute, and she makes the most ado

rable onsies; I wish I had a little baby in the fam to dress in Squidkid Designs. You can find her collection at www.squidkid.ca.

Her adorable daughter

Best Onesie's Ever

FLIGHT PATH DESIGNS

Naomi Joy Yamamoto is Flight Path's designer, specialising in handmade leather accessories; each piece is cut and assembled by hand. Her designs are truly beautiful and unique. You can find her collection at www.flightpathdesigns.com.

Beautiful Leather Clutches

Graphic Leather Belts

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Spring into April with our Spring inspired sewing workshops!

Learn how to pattern draft and construct a high-waisted skirt and a belted cape in your size.

High-Waisted Skirt

$50+hst

April 17, 10am-1pm

Spring Belted Cape

$50+hst

April 17, 1:30-3:10pm

As usual all materials, equipment and supplies included in cost. Max of 5 students per workshop. Full payment required to hold your spot.

Happy Sewing!

SWFDS Team

Vintage DIY Sewing Workshops

March is officially Vintage DIY month at SWFDS. Our sewing team has rummaged through local vintage boutiques to pick beautiful garments that need a modern lift!

Join us in creating bows, clutches and statement necklaces from our vintage finds. Each workshop is maxed at 5 seats so register quickly!

Materials/Equipment included in cost. Full payment in advance to hold your spot in workshop. Call us or stop in to register your spot. Special discount if you sign up for more than one workshop. If you have a vintage item you would like to refresh, let us know when registering.

Vintage DIY

Dear sewing lovers,

As you might know our studio has started monthly themed sewing workshops. You learn how to sew very chic items for less than $50 and in less than 2 hrs. So in our search for March sewing projects we may have found it! March will most likely be VINTAGE DIY. What the heck is it? You go to a thrift or vintage store or even your mothers or...even your fathers closet and take something with a beautiful print. You can tell your mom that print worked in the 70's for a skirt but its time to up-cycle to a wearable item for today!

We took a scarf bought at Value Village over a year ago for $3. Its a beautiful print, so kinda hesitant to cut it up. BUT were all about experimenting so we cut it up to make a fabric clutch. Its fully lined with a basic black cotton fabric and the closure is just leather strips cut from a leather pelt found at Dressew (Bought during 50% off sale!! wooot). Just wrap the straps around the clutch and tie to close.

Our Vintage DIY clutch fits your iPhone, makeup, cards, money and even a slim epi leather LV wallet. Mind you our necks are now cold with no scarf...but that wont stop us from making a scarf another day!

Want to learn how to make a Vintage DIY Clutch, let us know and we will add it to the March sewing workshop line up.

DIY cause we can,

She at SWFDS

KEEP ME TOASTY FEB SEWING WORKSHOPS

Learn how to sew Fuzzy Ear Muffs, Hobo Mitts & Infinity Scarves.

Workshop Schedule:

FUZZY EAR MUFFS

$40+HST

FEB 7, 5:15-6:45PM or

FEB 20, 2:30-4PM

HOBO MITTS

$30+HST

FEB 20, 11-12PM or

FEB 21, 5:15-6:15PM

INFINITY SCARVES

$35+HST

FEB 20, 1-2PM [FULL] or

FEB 28, 5:15-6:15PM

Material cost included in price. Sign up in person or by phone. Limited 5 students per workshop. Special discount if you sign up for more than one workshop.

Happy Sewing!

We Heart Sewing Buttons

We love to sew at swfds! If you love sewing as much as us you will want to pin this 1" button everywhere...tote bag...clutch...purse...coin purse...jacket! Too many places to name.



Available at swfds for $0.50 + HST

PS: Stop by our sewing lounge at this years One of a Kind Show, might be able to score one for FREE!

Products at the Following Events

SWFDS Kits and Eco totes are always available for purchase in our sewing studio. They will also be available for purchase at these events.

UNDER 100 Exhibit Opening Reception: Dec 1, 7-10pm

One of a Kind Show in our SWFDS DIY Sewing Salon: Dec 9-12 *Kits on display only, you can take away a studio menu*

Winter Market Show & Sale: Dec 18, 10-4pm