She knew this would resonate with me, being an established clothes hoarder, so I gathered up a range of items that I was hoping could be easily and if I'm honest cheaply, cloned during my trip.
Having trawled the Nathan Road in Kowloon and visited a handful of tailors on both the mainland and the island, it became quickly apparent that there were little bargains to be had.
When I inquired how much it would cost to replicate one of my favourite dresses (seen below), in a simple cotton fabric I was surprised that the quotes ranged from £220 -£250; and yes I will repeat this was not in silk or cashmere but simple cotton.
When I returned home and relayed my disappointment to said friend she replied at those prices I would be better off sewing it myself and so an idea was born.
That was 8 weeks ago (November 1st 2016) and subsequently I have been on, what can only be described as a very steep, frustrating but productive learning curve.
The purpose of this blog therefore is twofold;
To help me document my journey into an area I never imagined I would venture and secondly to share this with others who may be about to embark on such a journey and other enthusiasts in general.
I will include the standard disclaimer, that I share all information in good faith and if I do include any information that you have a view on, I am open and happy to discuss.
Thank you for reading and for joining me on this new quest.
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Nice story and I wish you well :)
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