reMADE DXB

15/09/2020

Absolutely enchanting - Self-taught father and his amazing creations for his daughter

02/09/2020

Beautiful story of the slow but sustainable process of lotus silk which is more valuable than worm silk

29/05/2020

We know that Sewing is powerful and this pandemic should not stop anyone from learning. By adapting to the technology available to us anything is possible.

Read how Skills3 - A creative skills enterprise for social impact have used basic technology to adapt and innovate their sewing and livelihood programme

You can imagine the challenges this pandemic has imposed on the Syrian ladies from a guest community in Abu Dhabi. To continue with their sewing training in our Basmat Amal Sewing for Livelihood programme seemed impossible 2 months ago at the start of the COVID pandemic.

Yesterday, we resumed the workshops and had a successful Zoom session brushing up on past lessons and learning a new one. How did we do it? We identified 3 components that were necessary
1) equipment
2) online connectivity
3) streamlined lesson plan.

SKILLS3 sent each lady a sewing machine, haberdashery and fabric supplies plus the projects and patterns separated in sealed bags. They received assistance in setting up wifi connection to be able to attend our Zoom class meetings from their homes. Apart from the Zoom meetings, SKILLS3 will be sending over links to tutorials and closely monitor their work through WhatsApp photos and chats. A timetable is set for the projects which are carefully curated for simplicity and relevance. As you can see from the photos, they successfully learned how to make a fabric mask yesterday.

Creative adaptation to a changing global way of learning. This is the future of upskilling.

12/05/2020

Super cute non-sewing project for all ages!

Learn how to turn a t-shirt into a tote bag WITHOUT sewing a single stitch!

Going live at 2pm on Wednesday 14 May via Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/…/register/WN_39E-sXUnRvyzosaonAEGQg

This workshop and more at https://www.stayhomewithtishtash.com/

PS: masterclasses, workshops and activities are open to all and free to attend!

07/05/2020

A nifty little tutorial to learn ahead of the weekend - Create this fully lined zipped pouch in 10 minutes. Yes 10 minutes!

Join the fun live on Thursday 07 May at 3pm on Instagram .

If you want to join the tutorial and sew-a-long...the materials that you need to have prepared are listed below.
📍2 pcs different print cotton fabric 7 x 10 inches
📍8 inch zipper (bigger is okay but not smaller)
📍Short piece of ribbon for the tab
📍1 used conference ID lanyard clip

28/04/2020

Although lockdown restrictions have been eased in the UAE, it is understandable that you may want to stay home to help keep our country safe in the long run.

To help make our time in a bit more interesting, our friends at Home Club ME have compiled a brilliant list of 20 Facebook UAE based community groups to help us keep digitally connected and maybe even find a new hobby/interest. From beauty and style tips to food inspiration to business support - there's something for everyone and more.

We are thrilled to see that sewing makes an appearance too! So if you're a sewist and want to connect with likeminded people, be sure to join Dubai SEWS!

Stay safe, stay healthy!

20 Useful Facebook Groups To Join In The UAE - Stay connected with these community groups

15/04/2020

IWell done to Ceri and Fahmida, the sewing bees at Rags to Riches and all partners for coming together to create these 'Headbands for Heroes' - a beautiful example of using sewing skills for a good cause.

Please get in touch with Ceri if you'd like to help ❤️

30/03/2020

How your fabric mask can help you do your part to keep safe

** DISCLAIMER**

Fabric masks will not replace an N-95 mask but may help you if you have nothing else to wear. These face masks are not meant to replace the surgical face mask, it is a contingency plan for those who have no avail to surgical mask in the market. Proper use of a surgical mask is still the best way to prevent virus infection

30/03/2020

I've checked around the various medical/surgical facemask tutorials and put together this little round-up of tutorials which are easy to follow for a confident beginner.

If you know any sewists who are looking for patterns, please feel free to share this post.

Quick tips:
* wash your fabrics first and press with a hot iron
* consider using a different fabric so that the user can differentiate the reverse and ensure they do not place the contaminated side to their face
* sandwich ties, pipe cleaners or floral wire can be used if you are making a facemask with a nose clip

* Video tutorials:
Pleated rectangular mask: https://youtu.be/4FB--BOyTiU
Clamshell: https://youtu.be/-u70sgWb6hQ

* Written tutorials:
- Rectangular:
https://thestitchingscientist.com/2020/03/how-to-sew-a-face-mask.html
https://www.sewthecurveflat.com/masks-3
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/how-to-make-face-mask-coronavirus_l_5e78cb2fc5b6f5b7c5483e17
https://buttoncounter.com/category/tutorials/
https://sarahmaker.com/how-to-sew-a-surgical-face-mask-for-hospitals-free-pattern/

- Clamshell:
https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Cloth-Face-Mask/
https://so-sew-easy.com/face-mask-sewing-patterns/
https://sweetredpoppy.com/how-to-sew-a-fitted-fabric-mask/
https://www.craftpassion.com/face-mask-sewing-pattern/?fbclid=IwAR1xwGQkrYAKXAzN5-eF3EYRdoTwNZo0V7H-NnqbF-e5Agc8lhdeTN1Uk_A -mask-pattern - this one is particularly good for those who wear hijab (thank you Saba Ansari for this tip!)

If you don't have elastic consider using bias tape or making your own bias tape (plenty of tutorials online)
https://youtu.be/-u70sgWb6hQ

As ever, please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions on making/methodology.

Stay safe, stay indoors, save lives!

28/03/2020

Greetings from The Sewing Parlour at reMADE DXB,

Here we are...heading into week 2 of Social Distancing and remote learning. How are you all doing? How is the homeschooling getting on? Do you have to go to the office? Are you managing to get more sewing time in?

Some of you have been asking about sewing masks and how we can make our own. This was in response to some of the news coming from abroad about shortages of masks in hospitals. It is important to note that this is something that we are NOT experiencing here.

There are loads of resources online but I've done a small round up here of some easy to follow tutorials and videos.

There are two types of masks: the clam shell shape and the traditional pleated type.

Before I start:

** DISCLAIMER**

I'll Start This One With a Disclaimer!
This mask will not replace an N-95 mask but may help you if you have nothing else to wear. This face mask is not meant to replace the surgical face mask, it is a contingency plan for those who have no avail to surgical mask in the market. Proper use of a surgical mask is still the best way to prevent virus infection

Firstly...some scientific info about making your own masks:

https://smartairfilters.com/en/blog/best-materials-make-diy-face-mask-virus/?fbclid=IwAR04J62LIhXLPfXBlFaNG4JqxtYF4qlhNldqB0xm2S35hVr_gj7Z_CJJoyw

https://mustsharenews.com/cloth-face-mask/

I'll be sharing two tutorials/links for 2 different masks in separate posts.

As a last resort, DIY masks provide more protection than nothing. Researchers tested household materials. Here's which captured the most particles.

21/03/2020

Hello sewing friends!

In light of the current situation with COVID-19 and the recommendations, we're doing our bit as good residents and citizens of the UAE and putting all our workshops on hold until we have a better understanding of the situation.

We encourage one and all to take heed of the global recommendations on social distancing and please keep yourself safe.

We hope that crafting and creativity brings some calm amidst this unexpectedly difficult and uncertain time.

I will be in iSEWlation but here to answer any sewing related questions.

Stay safe, look out for one another, be kind and keep on sewing!

18/02/2020

Slow down and get creative in the fresh air with this lovely workshop with Natalya from Glitches & Stitches at the Etisalat Beach Canteen. Sign up in advance to save a spot!

📣 Free Workshops alert! 📣 ⠀
We are partnering up with on Feb 29th and on March 10th to bring back our free bookbinding workshop! Seats are limited (and filling up quickly!) so make sure you book your spot via the link in our bio x⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀
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