barangshop: March 2009

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Ladder Stitch

ok, I'm stuck. I just cannot move on to the tutorials that I have to write. I'm staring at the screen, and 5 mins later, I'm still staring at the empty screen. So, I dug out a diagram on ladder stitch for those of you who have no idea absolutely how to do it.

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Bear Making Lessons

Hello everyone. Bear Making Classes will also be starting from mid April 09. They are in the following formats :

Mini Bear Making Class (up to 4 inches) = Instructions of 3-hour blocks for any one of the patterns sold by barangshop. Every 3-hour class costs S$28. Most Mini Bears usually take just 3 hours to make especially if the tracing, cutting & some basic sewing is done before the class. Please note that hand-sewing is usually required for mini bears. Depending on the complexity of the patterns, some patterns may require 2 X 3-hour classes. Patterns & Materials to be purchased separately. Class location is at Serangoon. More details will be provided upon enrolment.

Mohair Bear Making Class (Bears Larger than 4 inches) = Instructions of 3-hour blocks for any one of the patterns sold by barangshop. Every 3-hour class costs S$28. Most small Mohair Bears usually take just 3 hours to make if the tracing, cutting & some basic sewing is done before the class. Bears bigger that 4 inches can usually be machine stitched but some handsewing will still be required. Depending on the complexity of the patterns, some patterns may require 2 X 3-hour classes. Patterns & Materials to be purchased separately. Class location is at Serangoon. Sewing machines will be provided. More details will be provided upon enrolment.

Please email me at barang888-info@yahoo.com.sg or sms me at (65) 81239583 your interest in signing up for the classes which will be held on weekday afternoons, Saturday mornings and afternoons.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Sewing Lessons

Hello everyone. Classes for the bags and accessories making are available. They are in the following formats :

Pattern Project Class = Instructions of 3-hour blocks for any one of the patterns sold by barangshop. Every 3-hour class costs S$28, materials not included. Depending on the complexity of the patterns, some patterns may require 2 X 3-hour classes. Patterns and Materials to be purchased separately. Class location is at Serangoon. Sewing machines will be provided.

Accessories Basic Sewing Class - Level 1 = 4 X 3-hour Lessons - S$100. 4 Basic Projects will be taught. Materials to be purchased separately. After the first lesson, please note that some sewing will have to be completed before turning up for the next lessons. Class location is at Serangoon. Sewing machines will be provided.

Please email me at barang888-info@yahoo.com.sg or sms me at (65) 81239583 your interest in signing up for the classes which will be held on weekday afternoons and evenings and saturday afternoons.

Patterns & Kits - Works In Progress......

O man.... I'm so way behind on the revision of the teddy bear patterns, not to mention the pattern sheets & instructions for the new bag & sewing patterns & kits. Jewellery patterns are in the works too...

I need 8 arms, 5 heads, 4 coms, 1 TV & 48 hours in a day. Heeheehee... 1 head and 1 TV to watch dvds while working...

Here's a sneak peak at some of the sewing patterns as well as the bear patterns that are ready.

Tissue Holder Pattern - S$9 (Printed)/ S$8 (PDF)

BonBon Mini Bear Pattern - S$9 (Printed) / S$8 (PDF)

Alf Bear Pattern - S$9 (Printed) / S$8 (PDF)

More can be found at My DIY section at www.barangshop.com. or at www.barangshop.etsy.com . These patterns came in Printed Format or PDF file. Prices are the same. If you choose Printed Format, please add S$0.80 for local Singapore postage.

Back to my drafting and typing again...

For Sale - Hand-Beaded Shoulder Bags

Design No.2 - S$10

A Shoulder Bag in Indian Cotton fabric with simple hand beading, zip top opening and lined. Size : 34cm W x 21cm H, Handle Length : 53.5cm.

Design No.4 - S$10

A Shoulder Bag in Indian Cotton fabric with simple hand beading, zip top opening and lined. Size : 34cm W x 23cm H, Handle Length : 68cm.

Design No.3 - S$10

A Shoulder Bag in Indian Cotton fabric with simple hand beading, zip top opening and lined. Size : 32cm W x 23cm H, Handle Length : 69cm.

Design No.1 - S$10

A Shoulder Bag in Indian Cotton fabric with simple hand beading, zip top opening and lined. Size : 33cm W x 23cm H, Handle Length : 69cm.

Local Postage = S$1.80 each, please add S$2.24 for registered post

For Sale - Tailored Shorts

Tailored Shorts Front & Back Views - S$12.90 SOLD

Black Tailored Shorts - 100% Cotton Size : M - Waist=32inches , Hip=36inches, Shorts Height=16.75inches

Local Postage = S$1.80, please add S$2.24 for registered post

For Sale - Denim Shorts

Brand New Denim Shorts - Size M - S$12.90 - Sold

Brand New Denim Shorts - S$12.90

Size M - Waist=31inches , Hip=38inches, Shorts Height=13inches

Local Postage = S$1.80, please add S$2.24 for registered post

For Sale - Work Skirts

Ladies, 2 skirt designs here. I think the mannequin did not show off the skirts as it should. I have only Sizes S & M for the Front Flap Skirt and Size M for the Pleated Yoke Skirt. Please refer to the individual Size Measurements for the skirts.

Front Flap Skirt with Black Ribbon Waist Sash - S$18

Size S : Waist = 27 - 28inches SOLD
Hip = 34inches
Skirt Length = 19.5inches

Size M : Waist = 30inches
Hip = 36inches
Skirt Length = 19.5inches

Local Postage = S$1.80, please add S$2.24 for registered post

Pleated Yoke Skirt

Size M : Waist = 29inches
Hip = 35inches
Skirt Length = 19inches

Price = S$18

Local Postage = S$1.80, please add S$2.24 for registered post

For Sale - Hand-Beaded Shoulder Bags

Hand-beaded Shoulder Bags - S$39.90

A Shoulder Bag in heavy canvas-like printed paisley fabric, double zip top opening, fully lined with 1 zip pocket and 1 handphone pocket on the inside. Size : 36 x 25cm (shortest height-at the V) x 36cm (highest height), Handle Length : 37.5cm.
Local Postage = S$2.90 each, please add S$2.24 for registered post