21 versions of salwar

21 versions of the salwar is a blog site dedicated to showing how this humble piece of garment can can be transformed into a fashion icon.

Saturday 23 July 2011

Posted by sewing solutions at 05:18

sewing solutions: Jan started sewing at the age of 14. It started of as a pass time and hobby. she made clothes for family and friends in both eastern and western designs. During the early 80s she did a few design and sewing courses at home. This was followed by factory piecework and specialised work on coats and jackets. In 1987 she started re upholstery, curtain making and soft furnishings, and did this for a number of years. Became self employed in retail in 1991. Opened a boutique in 2001, specialising in Asian garments. Branched out into fabric retail and made to measure service and employed several workers to assist her in production. She currently works as an adviser in Asian fashion and also runs part time sewing classes. She gives free lessons on the Internet on design, sewing and home interior inspirations.