Jump to content
Login with your Gmail HERE and start posting in seconds! ×
Don't just read! Be part of the Community! Join the conversation ×








Dress Patterns

eek

By eek
in Chiang Mai

 Share

Recommended Posts

eek Diamond Member

eek

Posted
Posted

Want to get back into making my own clothes.

Im pretty good at making my own patterns, but would like to check out any for sale also. They are also a good base for adapting to what i want too.

Where can i get hold of them?

Also, any tips on where good fabric shops would be? I suspect warorot is the best place, yes?

Finally, I was thinking before to ship over my sewing machine from the UK, but seems i would have to pay a huge amount of tax on it, so, im just going to buy one. Looked in airport plaza today, but they didnt have any. Any suggestions where to get one?

Thank you! :)

Link to comment
Share on other sites

NancyL Ruby Member

NancyL

Posted
Posted

Eek, I'd suggest you spend a day checking out the many sewing-related shops around the Warorot/Kad Luang area. Be sure to go up the side alleys and you'll find treasures like Kul, a shop that specializes in trims like lace, zippers, buttons, etc. Finding fabric isn't a problem in that area and there are many sewing machine shops along Chang Moi. I haven't looked for patterns, but will keep an eye out and ask some sewing friends. Me -- I just buy the fabric and trims and take 'em to a dressmaker with sketches or photos of what I'd like her to make. Much easier and cheaper in the long run, although Hubby gets nervous when he sees me eyeing the sewing machines. I may give in -- they have old style Singer machines just like the one my mother had from the 1940s; the one I used to learn to sew as a child.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • 1 year later...
Dellboy218 Silver Member

Dellboy218

Posted
Posted

There used to be a place in Airport plaza selling (Elna??) machines, perhaps they have gone now. There also used to be a Singer shop that also sold sewing machine up what is now the Sunday walking street. They used to be near the traffic lights on the right hand side heading away from Thapae. Bought an electronic one in there 18 years ago but perhaps that shop is now defunct as well.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
NancyL Ruby Member

NancyL

Posted
Posted

I'm afraid I can't add much. I've been thru most of the shops in the Warorot market area and haven't found any that sell dress patterns. Based on what I see with my Thai dressmaker, the local people make their own using discarded newspapers. I cringe when I look at some of her patterns on my Shinawatra silk, but the final results are just fine. I wish I could be more helpful. May I suggest visiting my friend Dr. Google for more information abou dress patterns? I have friends who really like him.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
IanForbes Diamond Member

IanForbes

Posted
Posted

But i should add for the record, i never did find patterns..just ended up making my own. Sorry to not be of help to anyone else interested :/

Did you ever find a sewing machine? My younger sister used to travel to India all the time (she wrote several books about India) and she would bring some of her favourite clothes to the Indian tailors. They would take the dress or suit apart to be used as a pattern and then make two new ones as well as resewing up the original. My sister was always pleased with the results. When I want something altered I just bring it to Thailand and they adjust it for me at very little cost.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Soulwy Silver Member

Soulwy

Posted
Posted (edited)

What Ian...? You don't sew? wink.gif

Right now I am in this interesting interaction with a dressmaker. She speaks Thai and I don't. I decided to renew my wardrobe with only customized pieces, so I have a long walk to go...

I make sketches and I pantomime it to her.

Even though having clothes made is affordable, crafting your own is fun... try it Ian, I think you'd like it... (hehehe...)

Edited by Soulwy
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
×
×
  • Create New...