soh-ri-ah

Founder, Seamstress & Studio Owner

Raised around the sound of sewing machines by my mother, a Cambodian seamstress working in Melbourne's garment industry, sewing became second nature long before it became a business. While I never planned on following the same path, sewing naturally became part of my world, eventually leading me into fashion design, dressmaking, clothing alterations and styling work across Australia and Asia.

Today, I bring that experience to The Sewing Collective, a sewing studio in Ocean Grove where I offer clothing alterations, dressmaking services, sewing classes and creative workshops for makers of all skill levels.

The Sewing Collective is a reflection of everything I love about making: thoughtful craftsmanship, creativity, and creating a welcoming sewing community where people can slow down, learn new skills and connect through sewing.

My hope is to pass on a love of sewing to a new generation. To share the joy of creating something by hand, the way my mother shared it with me.