In Hong Kong, it is quite common to have clothing custom made. Especially if you aren't Asian and need something larger than a size 6. The cost is considerably less than it would be in the states, so I took the other sister missionaries' suggestion, and made a visit to Avon. She is a well-known tailoress with a shop on Hong Kong Island, who can speak English.
But first, I made a trip to Sham Shui Po to find just the right fabric for her to create the right outfit
for my shape and size.
This is Avon and her shop. It is filled with pattern books, spools of colorful threads, fabric remnants, a table, 3 sewing machines, hanging apparel, a make-shift changing room,
and an air conditioner that she only turns on
when a client is present.
when a client is present.
If you look closely,
you will see that she is just a pint-size of a woman.
Knowing that I am 5'4", this might give a better perspective of just how petite she is.
She is little, but she is mighty,
and doesn't hesitate to give her opinion,
especially if she thinks you are making a mistake in your choice.
She knows her stuff,
and I was pleased with the quality of her work.
Now I feel part of the Custom-Made-Apparel Club!
If we can just find the right tailor for Elder Bodily,
he will be in the club too.
1 comment:
This is so interesting! One of the gals I used to serve with who is from El Salvador said that everyone got their clothes tailored and that is was so much more affordable to have custom-made clothes than to buy clothes from a store. Every time she goes to visit she gets a whole new wardrobe for just about $25 and the quality is amazing! You would've thought she bought her clothes at a high-end American store.
Judy, the Chinese gal that I work with, says that fashion is a very big deal in China - much more so than in the US. I thought that was hard to believe since some of the people here tend to be so focused on fashion.
Anyway, I think it is fun that you were able to find Avon! And yes, she is so tiny!
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