Auntie alters my clothes + new apartment furniture! Expat life in Singapore 🇸🇬

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  • @haroldlo8624
    @haroldlo8624 3 года назад +103

    Sounded like pretty good Singlish communication with auntie Jenny. 🙂

    • @GeorgiaCaney
      @GeorgiaCaney  3 года назад +9

      Hehe she’s a cutie

    • @ylw
      @ylw 3 года назад +1

      @@GeorgiaCaney yup can can

    • @krazikatladi3729
      @krazikatladi3729 3 года назад +3

      Omggggg. Yassss! I was like, omggg. That's perfect singlish with auntie jenny. Heheheheheh!

  • @lexalim475
    @lexalim475 3 года назад +8

    Thank you so much Georgia for your kind words for Jenny ! Although she doesn’t understand English in this video, she was beaming from ear to ear when she saw you in this video. She said to me.. “This cute ang mo! “ in mandarin! Lol

  • @jasontungjw
    @jasontungjw 3 года назад +31

    I loved how you said "CAN CAN CAN" to the auntie in the Singaporean accent lol

  • @hazimahrazali6709
    @hazimahrazali6709 3 года назад +22

    The cost of the altering was expensive! Also, its expected since it's at Holland V as the shops there are know n for their high charges. If u need alteration, i wld recommend those from the neighbourhood areas, that are under the blocks..

    • @aryanares965
      @aryanares965 3 года назад

      Pro trick: you can watch series at flixzone. Me and my gf have been using them for watching a lot of movies lately.

    • @bodhibrian3820
      @bodhibrian3820 3 года назад

      @Aryan Ares yea, I've been watching on Flixzone} for since november myself :D

    • @clayjohnathan6734
      @clayjohnathan6734 3 года назад

      @Aryan Ares yea, I've been using flixzone} for months myself :)

  • @izzy1301
    @izzy1301 3 года назад +46

    11:46 after only a few days in tier 3, London is now in tier 4 - which is a new tier essentially made up just for us. It’s basically full lockdown, we unfortunately can’t mix for Christmas as planned. The Singapore government seems to have much better control over the situation!

    • @GeorgiaCaney
      @GeorgiaCaney  3 года назад +9

      Yes just got off phone with my parents. Lone Christmas for them :(

    • @ymhktravel
      @ymhktravel 3 года назад +1

      I read the newspaper that the new (mutated) variant there is up to 70% more transmissible and spreads faster. And that Netherlands has barred all entries from the UK for now.

    • @nl9444
      @nl9444 3 года назад

      ymhktravel The Netherlands isn’t handling the situation well either. Most people I see here don’t wear their masks outside even if the street is crowded (imo it’s fine if you’re outside and far from people). They also don’t actually wear masks properly (touching the outside of the masks frequently, wearing it like a chin diaper except when indoors, etc) and do it just to comply with the recent rules. It’s frustrating to see the numbers shoot up to 10k cases a day. Shops are closed too until end Jan.

  • @choonkeonglim6178
    @choonkeonglim6178 3 года назад +40

    Hi, just for your information she didn't charge you extra. My area at Redhill market, the shop is 1/4 the size of Jenny's is also charging around 20 plus per piece.
    She is very experienced that is why little communication is needed.
    Thanks a lot for introducing such an amazing shop. Now my sister have one more option to go to. 😁

    • @GeorgiaCaney
      @GeorgiaCaney  3 года назад +4

      Haha thanks for letting me know!😝 I like her a lot so I don’t mind!

    • @maypong2007
      @maypong2007 3 года назад +1

      Yes Redhill market is way cheaper, I stay here.

    • @nl9444
      @nl9444 3 года назад +3

      My mum introduced me to a lady at Bugis Street (2nd floor) who charged me $18 (If I recall correctly) for more difficult alternations to a dress (cinching in the waist and some details at the top). I also got a pair of pants shortened for just $3-5 in Tampines at a very dark and rundown shop. I thought the uncle charged me wrongly but it was really that cheap

    • @aabdulg5944
      @aabdulg5944 3 года назад

      @@nl9444 Hey, can i know which shop in bugis / tampines that you went? (:

  • @cdplayerman
    @cdplayerman 3 года назад +54

    7:35 "Can can can" 😂 You sounds like a local now

    • @Mimi-gy6vk
      @Mimi-gy6vk 3 года назад +1

      What does can mean?

    • @xijingping7684
      @xijingping7684 3 года назад +1

      It actually mean 'yes yes yes' but in singlish say it as 'can can can' 😂😂

  • @cherylgohmh
    @cherylgohmh 3 года назад +6

    I got my length altered and shortened at the Bukit Timah market at $7-9 per piece. I think because it’s Holland village area that’s why too. If I altered my items at Far East plaza it’s easily $20+ per item

  • @explicitlyme9102
    @explicitlyme9102 3 года назад +15

    aww that auntie was adorable

  • @wayfaringSGrean
    @wayfaringSGrean Год назад

    You should go to the suburbs which are not popular amongst expats such as Jurong West, Boon Lay to get your clothes altered. I spent $8 to take in the width of my pants.

  • @shliang92
    @shliang92 3 года назад +3

    For petite, yes that’s the usual price for altering clothes 😂 especially shortening dress/skirt with inner lining we need pay more to shorten both in & out. Many ppl suggested cheaper places, I tried both, do pay slightly more for good workmanship.

  • @kinkedtailsss
    @kinkedtailsss 3 года назад +4

    The alterations are quite expensive. I just altered a pair of jeans to take in both sides of the legs for $25, the tailor was in Far East plaza so can’t be cheap. Simple length alterations should not be more than $15, esp if there’s no lining. Love your videos btw!

  • @sirenemer6959
    @sirenemer6959 3 года назад

    The prices are reasonable for the alterations. There are cheaper tailors but you probably won't get a good fit. Am sure she spent many many years to perfect her skills. Such a lovely and cute auntie.

  • @chaicarol3976
    @chaicarol3976 3 года назад +6

    Wow. Expensive alterations!

  • @yuki_sama
    @yuki_sama 3 года назад +7

    9:01 See that Crystal Jade over there? They have xiao long bao buffet (this little chinese dumpling with hot soup in it, squirts out when u bite it yum!!)

  • @eric3c88
    @eric3c88 3 года назад +8

    the vaccine is free for everyone who staying long term (work pass, student pass,etc..) in singapore, not only singaporean

  • @xijingping7684
    @xijingping7684 3 года назад +4

    Great to see you that you are enjoying yourself staying in Singapore each day and i think the current cold weather temperature is just what you are wishing for in your previous channel. 😂😂

  • @june03js
    @june03js 3 года назад +1

    Georgia, that is steep for alteration. There are a lot at level 2 of Tekka Market @ Little India.

  • @TeodoraMateeva
    @TeodoraMateeva 3 года назад

    Thanks for the covid-situation update. I always hope to hear updates when I watch your channel :D

  • @cmxo-w3b
    @cmxo-w3b 3 года назад

    Georgia, $73 is really steep for 3 item alterations! I go to a lady in Telok Blangah and she does length alterations for $5-9, and waist/sizing alterations on jeans for $15-$20. I have a smaller waist and wider hips so I always need my jeans (including tough Levis denims) altered at the waist and she makes them look UNTOUCHED. She’s a gem and really good. Hit me up if you need the lobang!! (PS: Auntie Jenny is so cute and I’m Glad you trust her though ☺️😘)

    • @stephanipatricia6645
      @stephanipatricia6645 3 года назад

      Hi Claire! Can you share the exact location of this alteration service? Planning to go there 😂Thanks!

  • @lyviaray8819
    @lyviaray8819 3 года назад

    Ahhh Singapore

  • @jamesjong497
    @jamesjong497 3 года назад

    There are lots of dress alteration 'aunties' all over, especially at HDB market shoplets. Don't know about dresses but when I lost weight a couple of years ago from 85kgs to 74kgs, I got my long pants waist altered for about SG $8 each. Ask around the HDB folks near where you live. You could save a bundle. Yes, use maximum Singlish to get 'local' rates.

  • @afloralfrenzy
    @afloralfrenzy 3 года назад

    Omg hi-5 Georgia we have the same birthday!!! 🥳 Been watching your videos and loving them because I’m a Singaporean who moved to Australia, it’s nice to see bits of home through your vlogs 💕

  • @olivia.anelise
    @olivia.anelise 3 года назад +3

    omg I haven't wanted to go out a dance so much in my life 😂😂😂

  • @BrendadirkCramplescrunch
    @BrendadirkCramplescrunch 3 года назад +1

    Also this lady seems great! But I think other areas might have more affordable options too, can consider Tekka Market 2nd floor or other places in Little India as alternatives.

  • @louisianachicken
    @louisianachicken 3 года назад

    Congrats on 100k subs ...luv yaaa

  • @handsandcogs3171
    @handsandcogs3171 3 года назад

    Londons now Tier 4 !! I miss Holland village . I use to go to that mall in the early 80 , last time i was there was around 2 years ago.

  • @eric3c88
    @eric3c88 3 года назад

    alteration is a little expensive here in singapore, there are cheaper shop out there, but it just like 5 dollars cheaper per piece, but if you are comfortable with the person and she understand you much more, i think is worth to be abit expensive

  • @gryff8400
    @gryff8400 3 года назад +3

    Good video, enjoyed it lots. Germany is locked down until... ? Looking forward to doing *anything* or visiting _anyone_ _anywhere_ 🤣
    Won't go first for the vaccine - I've seen what happened to Will Smith in "I am Legend" 😉🙂👍

  • @ylw
    @ylw 3 года назад +2

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN ADVANCE!!!

  • @7error8lade
    @7error8lade 3 года назад +10

    I actually like the way this video ends. It felt like a movie had just finished.

  • @SparkzMxzXZ
    @SparkzMxzXZ 3 года назад +5

    “This one too long also” you sound so singaporean omg hahaha

  • @cindychan8824
    @cindychan8824 3 года назад

    Alteration is much cheaper in residential neighbourhood. Shortening around sgd8 to 10.

  • @averilt
    @averilt 3 года назад +4

    I go to May's Alteration at Far East Plaza and she is awesome, much better English proficiency and way cheaper!

  • @singlah
    @singlah 3 года назад +3

    5:16 Perfect Singlish with a British accent 😉

  • @321junhao
    @321junhao 3 года назад

    holland village is one of the atas places in singapore where rich people live. so naturally the price for things are much higher than hdb neighbourhood alteration shops which cost few bucks for a piece of clothes.

    • @natureadventurist956
      @natureadventurist956 3 года назад +4

      Expensive does not necessarily mean that provider is profiting more. It may be that the rental is high.

    • @321junhao
      @321junhao 3 года назад +1

      @@natureadventurist956 like i said. atas place. i don have to state all the possible reasons do i? yes, rental might also be higher

  • @steveliu99
    @steveliu99 3 года назад +3

    well, 2 more day after you posted this , we will see what is the result. tbh, it is expensive, but some people have hard time finding a good tailor. considering the language barrier and she getting what you like... that's priceless. have a good one on your retro party, stay safe and protected.

  • @Ninanotlina
    @Ninanotlina 3 года назад

    Lovely coffee table 👍🏻

  • @joyfulcrush7112
    @joyfulcrush7112 3 года назад

    thats super cool ill go there to alter my stuff too

  • @noorirwan686
    @noorirwan686 3 года назад

    My place at bukit batok central theres one aunty that charges so cheap.. Length under $10, width under $20.. Patched up torned areas $5

  • @ylw
    @ylw 3 года назад +2

    13:00 would you be reconsidering leaving Singapore with your new coffee table purchase?

  • @matthewong1953
    @matthewong1953 3 года назад +5

    Your Singlish is good. Sounds like a Singaporean. $73 does sound a tad expensive but it may be the rental because clothes tailoring in the market is much cheaper. You feel cold? You are suited for tropical weather although u would lose out on the seasons

    • @impopquiz
      @impopquiz 3 года назад

      Dress will cost more than length of pants due to wider circumference. Dress with the lining will cost more than no lining.
      Pants alteration for size will also cost more than the usual length.
      Yes $73 is a tad on the ex side though not much. If she can do a good job with it then it’s fine imho.

  • @Looloowa74
    @Looloowa74 3 года назад

    Because of the situation in the UK my country closed down all our boarders. Air/ land & sea. It feels like March 2020 all over again.

  • @lazypig22
    @lazypig22 3 года назад

    Go to queensway shopping centre for alteration its only $12

  • @Jaybo1962
    @Jaybo1962 3 года назад

    So cool, we share the same birthday! ❤️

  • @thanos6635
    @thanos6635 3 года назад +2

    Lmao...you reading out Phase 3 updates is like reading from updates out of a game.

  • @regina2354
    @regina2354 3 года назад

    you can go to little India to alter .. its much cheaper it will cost you about 20 dollars onlyy

  • @alvinlye3901
    @alvinlye3901 3 года назад

    Prices are a bit high. But then again, the right tailor takes consideration to ensure the shape is maintained.

  • @tigerthems
    @tigerthems 3 года назад

    All said, I rather be in Singapore now than anywhere else. Stay safe and take care.

  • @evae.374
    @evae.374 2 года назад

    That’s really expensive for alterations… you should check out some other stores.

  • @karen3705
    @karen3705 3 года назад

    $73 definitely too steep. hahaha but I think she's a natural at altering your clothes nicely. I altered the length of my jeans for $5 at a store by the side of a hawker.

  • @peace-Humanity_123.
    @peace-Humanity_123. 3 года назад +2

    I did my alteration at Bukit Panjang Hdb area from $7-9/pcs. And I thought is expensive already .. 😅

    • @valunaristic
      @valunaristic 3 года назад +1

      Alterations prices depends on the piece of clothing you are altering. Some fabric maybe more expensive to alter and if there is lining and the complexity. But i think overall hdb alteration service is cheaper due to rent, but their workmanship may be questionable

  • @hipposamadesu
    @hipposamadesu 3 года назад

    It's hard to find a tailor shop now, i believe the price she quote is quite reasonable. The last time i got to fix a torn pocket for my favorite pant, the price is enough to get a new pair 😁😁😁

  • @sumit6190p
    @sumit6190p 3 года назад +12

    S$73 for alteration haiyahhh could have bought new clothes from cotton on / uniqlo

    • @wennw2711
      @wennw2711 3 года назад +4

      sumit6190p it’s cheap for multiple alterations. I used to think the same way but after I tried a few alterations myself, it’s completely worth it. It makes the clothe look 10 times more expensive as it’s fitting the body very well. Nowadays I prefer to buy discounted unfit clothe with good material and send for alterations. Try it, it’s very worth it!

  • @liangyingshi
    @liangyingshi 3 года назад

    Pls save us uk pplllll.. hertfordshire was in tier 2 Friday, tier 3 on Saturday and then they put us in tier 4 on Sunday!!!😤😤😭 basically lockdown again

  • @RenanElViajero
    @RenanElViajero 3 года назад

    Very nice! I wish to collaborate with u one day.

  • @MrZhengcw
    @MrZhengcw 3 года назад

    1920s, roaring 20s. Followed by Great Depression in 1930s is horrible, this cycle is now repeating again. But live is now much better situation than the past and Asia is much resilient than ever.

  • @mobile8873
    @mobile8873 3 года назад +1

    I'm a Singaporean, and I don't think I will be "rushing" to get the vaccine yet. I will probably wait till the vaccine is in version 2 or version 3, then I will get it

  • @hsmint
    @hsmint 3 года назад

    Try "Alteration of Unisex Clothing" at Bukit batok

  • @hawkhea7527
    @hawkhea7527 3 года назад

    usually after new rule is out. The law enforcer will be out to catch more for the next few days.

  • @JesusLovesHisCreations
    @JesusLovesHisCreations 3 года назад

    Merry Christmas 🥰👍May the Lord bless you and family with ❤️, 🕊and joy 🥰

  • @gohhuimin87
    @gohhuimin87 3 года назад +4

    I pay $3-$8 per alteration by an auntie at my neighbourhood hawker. $70 is definitely expat price~😣

    • @GeorgiaCaney
      @GeorgiaCaney  3 года назад

      Dammit :(

    • @vanityvanityblack
      @vanityvanityblack 3 года назад +1

      Not really tho... I alter my clothing at my neighbourhood 3 pieces at 70plus too..

    • @scoobydoobeedoowhereareyou123
      @scoobydoobeedoowhereareyou123 3 года назад

      Yeah even the tailor in my neighbourhood charge less than $10 a piece for alteration.

    • @ymhktravel
      @ymhktravel 3 года назад +1

      @@GeorgiaCaney Holland Village is an expat enclave first and foremost. And if they are locals, they also live in private estates. One word to describe HV and the people there ="atas". So prices can also b "atas". Lol... The rentals there are higher too. Then again charges can also be based on skill and the type of alteration. Some cheap but you end up not really getting the length or circumference you want, ie shoddy job! Next time you can try the suburb neighborhood. Next to HV is Ghim Moh, a very old estate, you may look around in those old estates, generally cheaper but not sure about their skill. Can try and compare instead of sticking to one.

    • @MikeyInThailand
      @MikeyInThailand 3 года назад

      I had alterations in bugis for $10 each and I was aussie tourist haha

  • @graceting7261
    @graceting7261 3 года назад

    It’s totally not normal price. I will say the market price is around Sgd 36-40 in total.

  • @eshas9136
    @eshas9136 3 года назад +1

    I think her English is fine, that’s just how Chinese ladies (actually almost everyone) speak in Singapore haha (I might be wrong but I’ve noticed wrong English is the correct English here. They only follow the rules of grammar when it comes to writing for school or work)

  • @esteeinsweden
    @esteeinsweden 3 года назад

    You can get that done under $30 in HDB area. Holland village is expat district so it nore expensive because of high rental in this popular shopping center. Thats not so expensive lar, that will take 1 hour to alter all this cloth. So, I think that is reasonable. You should calculate per hour job and skill. Thanks for the updates about Singaporea, being Singaporean living in Sweden, this new is very concerning. I love those 20's dress. Love the curve edges coffee table, too bad it will be so expensive to ship here, otherwise I will love to have it, we have baby here so its good. Botox? Are you kidding me??? You need no botox, you are so beautiful.

  • @emmacaunt8690
    @emmacaunt8690 3 года назад

    Hey Georgia. We are doing the exact same murder mystery theme at my friends for NYE! Where did you order your dresses from and accessories? I need to order mine to Singapore today too - I’m the gangsters wife 😬🙌🏻

  • @jieqiiii
    @jieqiiii 3 года назад +3

    The wind instrument is due to mask restrictions, took me a while to figure that out.

  • @valsanajith6560
    @valsanajith6560 3 года назад +2

    Singlish is amazing! Judged by a true Singaporean if I say so myself😅😅 Edit: CAN CAN CAN, p e r f e c t i o n : )

  • @calmconflict
    @calmconflict 3 года назад

    My birthdays on the 27th dec!! Happy birthday!

  • @beanoyip06
    @beanoyip06 3 года назад

    I think there are tons of clothes alterations in lucky plaza.. not sure about the prices though..

  • @honeypotfilms6066
    @honeypotfilms6066 3 года назад

    u literally seem like the nicest person ever 😭
    - honeypot films

  • @ymhktravel
    @ymhktravel 3 года назад +4

    Oh my gdness, if you feel "cold" in humid Singapore indoors, how do you manage to survive for so long in Britain when even in summer it can be cold too? Not sure what's the weather in UK is like since the last time I was there was prob 10 years ago! And that auntie, it's not really complete language barrier, at least she speaks some English and can somewhat understand you, just not fluent and in complete sentences. Try going to China, S Korea or Japan and if you don't know their language, it will be tough getting anything unless you are in the big malls.

    • @linhwang6651
      @linhwang6651 3 года назад

      It is 8 degrees C outside at night!

  • @ebonyloveivory
    @ebonyloveivory 3 года назад

    LMAOOOO When she said "too long", the aunty and I both went "What?!"
    It's not a little bit steep. It is very steep >< Generally, for simple alterations like length and width it would be 10 on average, per piece?

  • @wq2746
    @wq2746 3 года назад +2

    🤭 Then more you buy furniture you should stay longer in SG 😉. Keep it up your singlish😄
    🤔 December rains = snow 😂

  • @simplyme3306
    @simplyme3306 3 года назад +1

    alterations at neighbourhood hawker small shops would cost much lesser

  • @calvinc9987
    @calvinc9987 3 года назад

    yummy matcha!!!!!! what matcha are you using? how does it taste?

  • @calvyncraven1141
    @calvyncraven1141 3 года назад +4

    You forgot to ask for discount.

  • @hawkhea7527
    @hawkhea7527 3 года назад +2

    12:08 free to all singaporean n long term visit ppl

  • @eshas9136
    @eshas9136 3 года назад

    Free for Singaporeans (citizens and PRs) as well as long term residents!

  • @mimimiaw
    @mimimiaw 3 года назад

    can can can... perfect lol

  • @karenteo6491
    @karenteo6491 3 года назад

    The alteration for 3 pcs is expensive. Much cheaper at heartlands

  • @rachaelcho8739
    @rachaelcho8739 3 года назад +1

    Where did you get your blue top from 😍

  • @ctyelloow
    @ctyelloow 3 года назад

    Woahh the alterations are way too expensive! :( At neighbourhood marketplaces you will probably only have to pay at most $20~ for the 3 clothing's changes.

    • @ymhktravel
      @ymhktravel 3 года назад +2

      That's not true, not all neighborhood and by the way, I've not altered anything like 3 pcs for just $20+. If you know of such a place, I'd like to know where and how's the quality of the alteration. Some charge lesser true, but the alterations are messy!

  • @cklau308
    @cklau308 3 года назад

    May i know whats the name of the song in 9:00 ? I like that

  • @grovergrover4821
    @grovergrover4821 3 года назад

    Canada has banned flights from the UK due to a variant of the virus. The variant of the virus was discovered in the UK last week. France has also banned UK freight.

  • @ymhktravel
    @ymhktravel 3 года назад

    Vaccine is available free to all Singaporeans AND long term residents. By long term, I guess it excludes those on short term social visit pass and tourists. I will wait for a while to see how the vaccinations are for those who opted to go first after it's available to all.

  • @marysee1785
    @marysee1785 3 года назад +8

    3 pieces costing $70 above is so expensive in a neighbourhood will cost u around $30

  • @wyeo1023
    @wyeo1023 3 года назад +24

    why Singapore will always be Singapore, melting pot of peoples of different cultures

  • @Michelle_Buckley
    @Michelle_Buckley 3 года назад

    The clothes you bought (and promote) were cheap because the factory workers who make them are paid below living wages. Ethical clothing costs much more and is also much more environmentally responsible.

  • @chinhtai9792
    @chinhtai9792 2 года назад

    nope? just advisor when you in can giuoc town?

  • @HengOngHuatAh
    @HengOngHuatAh 3 года назад

    The prices she charged are normal, but yeah such services are expensive.

  • @alanpoh2879
    @alanpoh2879 3 года назад

    Ya ya ya... can can can.... 😄
    You are a Singaporean now... just you are not aware 🤭

  • @MrHighwaysg
    @MrHighwaysg 3 года назад

    You brought your iPhone case online or somewhere else? Where?

    • @jamesbrown7837
      @jamesbrown7837 3 года назад

      Go Cineleisure - 3rd floor - best cases $5 :)

  • @karen3705
    @karen3705 3 года назад

    also, when you say "I like wide", first thing that came to my mind was, auntie Jenny's prob not gonna unds the word wide

  • @lokesgovind718
    @lokesgovind718 3 года назад

    Don't think you will be able to go back to UK......

  • @ongxa9346
    @ongxa9346 3 года назад

    Enjoy your expat experience for at long as it lasts. Covid is changing the expat paradigm very quickly. Before you know it, you'll find yourself back in some dreary UK town. Cheers, OX

  • @julias8763
    @julias8763 3 года назад

    I do think that vaccines are good, i am not going to get any since i have antibodies (survived covid in september), but when they disappear i will get the vaccine, in Russia we have three types, so we can choose, and by March they will make one more and you may choose which one to get....... and you know, it is better raining in Singapore than snowing in Russia😍😆thank you for the video

  • @humanshieldz
    @humanshieldz 3 года назад

    I'm a little concern about the long term unknown effects (if any) of the vaccine but i'm also not a doctor/scientist and haven't done any research on it so yeah. But weighing that against the long term effect of Covid-19 if i get it and necessary to get more people vaccinated to reach herd immunity cos if not, we'll be wearing mask and socially distancing for an even longer time, i think i'll go for it.

  • @thebellcollector
    @thebellcollector 3 года назад

    I think the alteration fee is fair.

  • @iAxianguy
    @iAxianguy 3 года назад

    The cost of the altering was too high!!!! Should not cost more than 20 per dress I feel. 😲