Masterful Curtaining & Stitching
Providing expert seaming services and passing down the craft in Haarlem, South Africa.
Get a Custom QuoteSylvia Draai: Master Curtain Maker & Educator
Career Journey & Origins
Sylvia Draai's career in the sewing industry began in 2000, when she started working for one of South Africa's largest curtain manufacturers. When the local industrial sector experienced a downturn, Sylvia decided to channel her expertise into her own independent venture on a small scale, specializing in custom curtains. Driven by a genuine passion for the craft, her business grew steadily year after year into a successful enterprise.
Current Endeavors
Now retired from full-scale commercial manufacturing and recently relocated to Haarlem, Sylvia has chosen to give back rather than slow down. With decades of professional experience, she has launched Sylvia's Seams, a dedicated teaching initiative designed to introduce eager minds to the art of curtain making.
Through a flexible curriculum, Sylvia imparts lifelong skills to the next generation, guiding students through a comprehensive range of techniques—from the absolute basics of cutting and sewing to advanced pleating and finishing.
What We Do
Custom Curtaining
Professional curtain making with precision pleating and flawless finishing, backed by decades of industry experience.
Seaming & Stitching
High-quality seaming, hemming, and general stitching services tailored to your specific fabric and household needs.
Sewing & Craft Classes
Learn the trade directly from a master! Our flexible curriculum covers the basics of cutting, sewing, and advanced finishing techniques.
Empowering the Youth
After moving to Haarlem, Sylvia worked hard to interest young people in the craft. Now, a new chapter has dawned as she teaches a dedicated student cohort through a flexible curriculum. She introduces her students to everything from the foundational basics of cutting and sewing to the more advanced techniques of pleating and finishing.
Sylvia's Masterpieces
Our Work & Students
Tell Us What You Need
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