The Design Affair

22/01/2026

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✨ More about me ✨

Hi, I’m Alcora du Plessis — an experienced fashion designer, buyer, and strategic project manager with over 22 years’ experience in the South African fashion retail industry.

From garment design and patternmaking to senior buying roles and leading high-profile projects (including Project Runway SA), my career has always been rooted in how clothing is made — properly.

Through Make it & Take it, I now share this experience by offering individual and small-group sewing lessons, from beginner to advanced. My focus is on technique, fit, professional finishes, and truly understanding how garments work, so you can sew with confidence on your own machine.

📍 Sewing lessons by appointment
📩 Bookings now open – DM me or WhatsApp 083 302 9702
Ts & Cs apply | E&OE

19/08/2025

☀️ Summer Refresh Alert!
Tired of winter’s gloom? Let’s welcome summer with a home makeover that feels fresh, stylish, and full of life!

✨ Think bouclé and velvet textures, curved cozy furniture, and earthy tones with bold pops of color. Add in eco-friendly fabrics and a touch of modern florals, and you’ve got a home that’s both chic and inviting.

28/05/2025

🪑✨ Give Your Furniture a Fresh New Look! ✨🪑

From worn-out to wow — we specialize in:

✅ Re-upholstery & Slip Covers
✅ Structural Repairs & Custom Furniture
✅ Curtains, Blinds, Headboards & Soft Furnishings
✅ On-site & Online Consultations
✅ Project Management & Furniture Sourcing

Whether you're refreshing a single chair or redesigning an entire room, we bring your vision to life with style, comfort, and craftsmanship.

📍 Serving Centurion, Midstream and Eastern suburbs
📲 Chat with us on WhatsApp: 0833029702

🔹 Quality Work
🔹 Personalised Designs
🔹 Affordable Solutions

📞 Let’s transform your space today!

28/05/2025

Client: Private
Custom 5-panel headboard with power point and integrated light switches.

15/04/2025

Client: Andrea
Fabric: Hertex Tabi linen Shell colour
Wave type curtains with black rings.
Beautiful 😍🥰

08/05/2024

Client: Justine Interiors
Curtains and rods by The Design Affair

23/04/2024

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18/04/2024

Client: Claire
Pinelands

Another beautiful most comfortable custom made dining chair from The Design Affair Leather colour Denim with brass tipped legs❤️

Contact us for all your Interior design needs:
Curtains
Custom furniture and upholstery
Scatter cushions
Styling
Project management

0833029702
Alcora du Plessis
The Design Affair

17/03/2024