Maria

Ola! Hallo! Hi there!

I’m Maria, and I started sewing in the fall of 2015 while living on a small island in Malaysia called Labuan. It only took 20 minutes to drive around the island, so there wasn't much to do. I bought a sewing machine to take up a new hobby. Though there were a few hiccups at the start, I’ve enjoyed every project and haven’t looked back.

I haven't shopped at a ready-to-wear store in over four years! Even for my previous corporate job, I incorporated handmade workwear. 

This site was once my blog where I shared handmade garments, pattern reviews, fabric hauls, and inspiration. Now, it’s become my space to teach others how to sew.

When I was still in my corporate job, sewing was my happy place. Having worked in a toxic environment, the time spent sewing has helped me through this difficult time. 

Even now, today, when your body is changing through whatever reason, I am glad I can sew all my own clothes to make me feel comfortable with greatly fitting garments in the colours, prints and fibres that I love!