Dressing up to display patriotism

Thankful for brisk business: Norhayati holds up several pieces of traditional attire with a modern twist based on custom orders.

KOTA KINABALU: While many tailors are struggling in the world of fast fashion, dressmaker Norhayati Ajirul is earning big bucks this National Day month.

The 49-year-old seamstress, who owns a shop in the city centre, said this year’s orders for the occasion had exceeded demands in her eight years in business.