Ramadhan 2016 Round Up

It is the eve of the 28th day of Ramadhan as I am typing this entry. Ramadhan is almost over and it flew by so swiftly. I’ve just completed some Hari Raya kits for my Hari Raya Card Demo/Workshop at Mitsui Outlet Park KLIA Sepang tomorrow. Earlier on, I finished Danial’s baju melayu. I am grateful and relieved that I manage to sew without too much complication. It’s been a while since I made Danial’s baju melayu. We bought him a pair last year because he wanted the Cekak Musang version. I can only make the Teluk Belanga version, ie. the same as a baju kurung. Last year’s material was the shiny type and with teluk belanga collar, it proved to be a bit uncomfortable and warm. This year, Danial himself requested for the Teluk Belanga collar like what I used to make for him before. I guess, he learned his lesson. Here’s a sneak preview of Danial with his baju melayu; photobombed by White the Cat. You can tell that our theme this year is green.

A recent turn of events made me make a few changes to my Ramadhan sewing activities. Initially, I planned to take it easy during the month and do some personal sewing. However, I had a small accident recently and had to pay damages. It was a real bummer for me as it would throw my Raya budget off. But the Big Guy Up There, had other plans for me. I received a call to do a raya card and batu seremban demo at Mitsui Outlet Park KLIA Sepang. Just the thing I needed. 

The first session was last Sunday, 26 June 2016. I had 2 separate slots; Hari Raya Card Making between 3 to 4pm and Batu Seremban between 5 to 6pm. I was pleasantly surprised with the turn out at the mall. All in all, it went well and even I have to admit, slowly I’m feeling the hari raya spirit.

Hari Raya Card Session

Danial helped with demonstrating Batu Seremban game

MadebyRoziRahman team

 Just a day after I confirmed the job for Mitsui, I got a text message from Kak Helen asking if I want to be on TV for Brother sewing machine promotion. I was desperate for some extra money so I said, Yes. Monday morning (27 June 2016) bright and early, I was at Astro for the life telecast on GoShop channel 118. Here’s some pictures:

I had to plan my week to replenish the kits for this weekend’s demo/workshop and finding time to make baju raya for the kids and myself. I would be cutting it pretty thin if I leave it till after the demo because I only have 2 days before hari raya to sew for everybody. I tried to negotiate with Arwen if she let me make the usual baju kurung for her. Initially she’s been asking me to make a peplum top as her raya outfit. She went into great length in explaining and sketching her dream baju raya. I wasn’t into figuring out the pattern so I counter offered. Her face changed and her shoulders dropped when I asked her. She reluctantly agreed but I just couldn’t stand to see her that way. So, I figured, I could just take one day to work out Arwen’s peplum top and get it out of the way. I took out my stash of Robert Kauffman’s cotton and got to work. With His grace, I finished it in time for her to try it out when she came back from school. Guess who’s feeling on top of the world that day? 

I had another downtime last thursday when I had to drive Azrai after his small eye procedure at Sunway Medical Centre. Good thing I planned the week on my Bujo and prepared my batu seremban kit to go so I can make them while waiting for him at the hospital. 

Going back a little further, the only thing that I fit in during Ramadhan was my first leather craft class in Putrajaya. My former telekung student, Shafizah requested me to do a class for her and her student. It’s for the school coop project. 

So now, the only thing left to do is to conduct the demo/workshop tomorrow. Do come and show me some love. I’ll be at Mitsui Outlet Park KLIA Sepang between 3 to 6pm tomorrow. After that, I can start on my baju kurung and pay off the remaining balance that I owe the guy I hit so I can celebrate my hari raya without guilt.

I take this opportunity to wish all Muslims 

“Eid Mubarak”. 

Ramadhan Kareem

A few more days before Ramadhan. Alhamdulillah, all my telekung kanak-kanak Fatimah al-Zahra pre-orders have been shipped out. Thank you to the lovely mommies for your support. May your daughters bring joy and coolness to your hearts and may they become good muslimahs, InsyaAllah.

Here’s some clips of the improved telekung kanak-kanak Fatimah al-Zahra:

The version 2:

• uses higher quality material
• improved and bigger drawstring bag
• more intricate embroidery on the bag
• name embroidery on the telekung

With that I wish to announce the new prices for the telekung:

Size S: RM70.00 per set

Size M: RM75.00 per set

Size L: RM80.00 per set

Please refer to the chart below for the size:

I will be taking a break throughout Ramadhan. I will be doing more sewing for the family. I will open orders for telekung kanak-kanak Fatimah al-Zahra after 1 Syawal.

Here’s wishing all Muslims “Ramadhan Kareem” and may Allah accept all our deeds throughout Ramadhan, InsyaAllah.

Telekung Class @ Putrajaya

A good motivation to get my husband to clear his things in the living room is to announce that I will be having a small telekung class at home. He cleaned up very good that my son said that the house looks like we just moved in.

Anyway, my first kelas telekung in Putrajaya happened last Tuesday, 24 May 2016 in my humble abode. I only opened the class for 2 pax. My house is small so I can't squeeze in too many students. The plus point is that it's very personal.

Class started at 9.30 and everything was smooth sailing that we're done by lunch time; which goes extremely well with these mommies as they can go back to their babies sooner than planned.

I even cooked lunch for the class! Coming from a person who doesn't fancy cooking, that's a big deal! Hahaha. A simple lunch of white rice, chicken curry, stir-fried vegetables and sambal goreng ikan bilis is what I can put on the table for my guests.

I've also given Naza Arwen's telekungs for her daughters. They are a bit worn out because she did use them frequently when she was in kindy but they are still good enough for a few more wear. The girls were estatic from the picture Naza tagged me in her instagram.

 Giving these telekung away is also a motivation for me to make new ones for Arwen. Currently she's left with one usable pair; the one I did when I attended Kelas Telekung Kanak-kanak conducted by Teacher Azian at Shah Alam Community College. I need to make at least 2 pairs for her to rotate for school and for the coming Ramadhan.

I'm clearing up my back-log of telekung kanak-kanak Fatimah al-Zahra orders and hope to squeeze in hers, إن شاء الله 

Herels wishing everybody Eid Mubarak! May Allah accept all our deeds.

Kelas Telekung-Private Class @ USJ

Perhaps not many are aware that I do cater for small group private class. Kak Mai was supposed to come for my Saturday's class at Sekoci's Craft House but she has something on at the last minute.

She took the initiative to get two friends to join her for a private class at her residence. Thank you Sue and Kak Faridah for making the quorum.

To find out more about Private Classrs or Private Classes, email me: rozirahman@gmail.com or Whatsapp: 0122038117.

Kelas Telekung @ Sekoci's Craft House

Norlie of SekociNorlie has graciously opened her doors for me to hold a Kelas Telekung at her studio which took place on Saturday, 14 May 2016.

Thank god for Waze or I would have gotten seriously lost. 

We had six participants that day and I let the pictures tell the story:

I am glad to see the satisfied look on their faces with their completed telekungs.

With that, I will be taking a break from classes until after Eid. 

Thank you Norlie for being a wonderful hostess. Looking forward to have more classes at Sekoci's Craft House.

Teacher's Day Gift Ideas

Teacher's Day is on 16 May but it is up to the schools to plan their celebration. On my children's almanac, it shows the celebration is today. I've made a small bag for Arwen's teachers with personalized embroidered names on them. 

I got Danial to make his own gifts. That's where the challenge starts. He was so fickle-minded that he cannot decide what to make for his teachers. I stepped in and got him to work on a personalized leather keychain for his ustazs.

He was really proud and worked hard on the keychains. He stamped the names himself and stitched the keychains. He enjoyed the stitching process.

I got an order to make a batch of scrappy fabric keyfobs from a fellow craft-market vendors back in 2012. It was a simple project and she requested it well in advance so I can slot it in my work schedule. 

Sometimes, the simplest things make the best gift. Anyway, I'm sure the teachers are appreciative to all the gifts they receive on their special day, big or small

Mother’s Day Workshop with Spotlight at West Court, Level 3, The Mines

Another collaboration with Spotlight at The Mines recently. In conjunction with Mother’s Day, I’ve browsed through Pinterest for projects and decided to do this:

It can also be a photoframe and if you stick some magnets behind the popsicle board, you can stick it onto the fridge :)

As usual, all materials were sponsored by Spotlight The Mines. Head on over there for your crafting needs.