Babatunde Okon
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You’ll grow into it September always equals back to school. The first truly chilly morning and the kids at the local Primary school are giving their new coats their first outing. Sleeves are rolled up, everything’s a little long, but that’s OK, because you know they’ll grow into it. But what about when you’ve done…
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No, really. We’re going to be joining the superheroes – and villains – this winter, swooshing our way to world domination, or perhaps just the train station, but those were some of the inspirations behind this term’s sewing class’ project. From the kids to the teens and adults, the Sewing Studio students are going to…
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Woohoo Look at these! The kids’ class have been finishing their back packs and they’re loving them. Fierce concentration as they bent over their machines has given way to whooping it up showing off their new creations. “I love this” hoots one, spinning round with her back pack. The atmosphere’s more party than sewing class.…
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There’s a Zara polka dot dress that’s everywhere this year. It’s a nice dress, and you can see why it’s flown off the racks. But there’s the how many will see at the next wedding/party?’ worry. There’s loads of ways to avoid that ‘snap’ moment: vintage is good. Sample sales too. Especially if you’re a…
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It might be the Great British Sewing Bee effect. It might be wanting more responsible fashion, or something different from what’s on the high street. Or it might be simply the sheer joy of creating something lovely – and the satisfaction of wearing it, but sewing your own clothes has leapt from ‘a bit worthy’ straight…
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Hi, I’m Bunmi Okon and I run the Sewing Studio in Borehamwood. It’s a full-on task, and I’m loving it. We’ve a brilliant team here (Hi Lydia! Hi Nanny Pat!) and we’re always busy. I love teaching the classes: anyone can learn to sew, and it’s amazing what a kick you can get out of…
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I always tell my students that anyone can sew. All you need is some fabric, an idea and a bit of patience. And we have a brilliant time in our classes: everyone has a laugh, and we make some fabulous things. Just look at the pics from our very first ever fashion show. And by…
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Naomi just wears the clothes – we made ours too. We had a blast! After weeks and months of hard work crafting a whole range of fabulous creations, we strutted our catwalk stuff, modelling them at our end-of-term fashion show. Some of us were a bit nervous, but everyone loved it. And the clothes wowed. Not…
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Why is it that ‘home-made’ is a good thing for cakes? No-one minds a wonky home-made Victoria sponge cake, because you know it’ll be super-tasty, but for clothes, home-made’s to be avoided at all costs. My sewing might be straighter and neater by now, but Bunmi tells me if I don’t understand the basics, my sewing…
