Reflection

Upon landing in Sydney with an unsettled tummy and eyes barely open, the end of my India experience really hit home (pun intended). 

I am extremely thankful for the opportunity to have traveled to India and to have been introduced to its magic. All aspects of the trip were inspiring. The sourcing, the people, the places and of course the food. Speaking of, click here for the best tasting Indian take away in the world (I strongly recommend the Paneer Tikka). 

Within the short two and a half weeks I learnt so so much. So instead of rambling on, I'll do a dot point summary:

1. Sequins are amazing. As are beads.
2. Don't buy sequins or beads from lindcraft or spotlight ever again. 
3. Think about how much fabric you need before you buy.
4. Silk is always better than polyester. 
5. Always consider different hues of thread colours to achieve depth.
6. Use the correct thread colour with corresponding sequin/bead.
7. There are more thread techniques than people you know.
8. Using all of the techniques in one design isn't always good idea.
9. Think about the mood you are trying to convey before selecting techniques. 
10. Always consider time constraints during manufacturing to produce a design that is industry viable.
11. Planning isn't always essential. Having a clear mind is better than a clear design plan!
12. Experimentation is the key to a fully developed design.
13. Listen to advice openly, but always make your own decisions. 
14. When ordering takeaway- always order cheese naan, never plain naan.
15. Chai tea is your new favourite beverage.
16. Long needle is extremely hard to do.
17. Be appreciative of your privileged life, and take every opportunity you can to help those who need it.