About Us

The name YumSumCha Designs

In Cantonese, “yum cha” 飲茶 means “drink tea” and stems from a tradition in Ancient China where teahouses were a common place of rest and conversation.

YumSumCha Designs is inspired by that same spirit - creating cozy, playful moments through felt crafts that celebrate our Asian roots and the foods we grew up loving.

Hi, I'm Sam

I'm the founder, maker, and designer of everything YumSumCha Designs.

In a past life, I was a globe-trotting event manager, later shifting into corporate training. But sewing has always been one of my many creative outlets that let me express my love of art, food, and my favourite love language: gift giving.

Over the years, I searched for sewing patterns that celebrated the diversity of Asian food, but beyond dumplings and sushi, there wasn't much out there. When I became a mum, I wanted my son's play kitchen to reflect our real kitchen - one filled with ingredients and dishes rooted in our Asian heritage.

So, I started small - with a felt bok choy. That one pattern turned into a growing collection of felt food sewing patterns, and DIY kits that celebrate the foods many of us grew up with.

If you love Asian food and love that feeling of unlocking a new skill, try one of our beginner-friendly kits! You might just find your next cozy hobby - and a meaningful way to celebrate culture through craft.