I missed a month?! (Gathered Skirt- Easy)

Hi!

Tada! My skater dress with lace~

I cannot believe that I skipped an entire month. OMG. I am so sorry for the late update. Let's not waste anymore time and get started!!!

Materials:

1. Fabric (0.5-1.5m)

2. Elastic band

3. Sewing machine

4. Thread (Similar colour to fabric)

Cutting the fabric:

1. Measure your waist circumference (W.C)

 

2. Cut the fabric with the measurement as followed: W.C x 2 by Your Choice of length

3. Cut the elastic band   (W.C - 1")

Assembling:
1. Fold the fabric into half (right sides facing each other)
2. Sew the ends of the fabric
3. Hem the bottom

4. Fold in 1" from the waist area

5. Sew around the waist area leaving about 3" wide

6. Insert the elastic band into the unsewn waist area until it meets the other end of the elastic band

7. Sew the ends of the elastic

8. Sew close the waist area

End product:

I also made a matching shirt to go along with the skirt! HEHE!

This skirt is really quick and easy to make. Of course, there is a professional method to make a gathered skirt. However, if you're new to sewing and want to try making a skirt, this method is the one you should try! I made this skirt in less than 30 mins. LOLOL. If I can do it, you can too!

 

Recommended Drama: Jealousy Incarnate/ Don't dare to dream

 

The main actor has done a fantastic and brilliant job in portraying Lee Hwa Sin.

There are 4 more episodes left before the drama ends.

Disclaimer: The first 4episodes are weird but the following episodes are great.

Especially those who are seeking for a comedy genre, this drama is perfect for you.

  

After so long... TOTE BAG~~~~~~

Hello~ 

I know I haven't been updating. 

This time, it wasn't my laziness that was stopping me. Fasting month has ended and Hari Raya is ending soon so I am going to be super free during the weekend to sew new things. I can't wait!!!

This means my blog will not be so dead anymore. HAHA.

Also, isn't Totoro cute? I got it for my 23rd Birthday recently! HEHE.

Today, I will be teaching you how to make your very own TOTE bag!

I really really love Tote bag because I could easily use it to get to work, market or nearby shopping mall.

I know some of you might not like the idea of TOTE bag because it is wayyyyy tooo overrateddddd or you might be using the exact same bag with a stranger you passed by or it is just too unorganized. However, maybe after making your very own Tote bag, you might come to like it.

Let's get started~

 Materials: 

• 1.5m to 2m of fabric
• Thread
• A pair of scissors/ Rotary Cutter
• Ruler
• Sewing machine
• Zipper (Optional)

Cutting the fabric:

Since my fabric has prints, I have to cut out 2 sets of 17" by 13" and 2 sets of 20" by 4". Add 1" to each of the dimensions for seam allowances.

Sewing the pieces:

1. Using the 17" by 13"pieces, sew the bottom of the fabric with right sides facing each other.

2. Sew both sides of the pieces.

3.  Fold a triangle at the bottom left of the fabric (the measurement for the side of the triangle will be 1"). Repeat this step for the bottom right of the fabric. Now this piece will be known as a rectangular piece.

4. Using the 20" by 4" piece, fold the piece into half and sew the side. Repeat this step for the second piece.

Assembling the pieces:

1. Turn both the 20" by 4" pieces inside out with the right side facing you. This piece will be known as the long tube.

2. Turn the rectangular piece inside out with the right side facing you.

If you are using a zipper for the tote bag, refer to point 3. If you're not, refer to point 4.

3. Sew the zipper to the top of the rectangular piece. Then place one ends of the tube 4" away from the right side seam and 0.5" away from the zipper. Another end of the tube will be placed 4" away from the left side seam as well as 0.5" away from the zipper. Repeat the step for the second tube. Pin the tubes in position and sew it down.

End product:

4. Fold doubled of 1" down at the top of the rectangular piece. Then place one end of long tube 4" away from the right side seam with the other end of the tube 4" away from the left side seam. Pin and sew the pieces. Repeat this step for the other side of the rectangular piece.

End product:

TOTE BAGS!!!

 

* Serger/ Overlock will be great when it comes to sewing the bottom and side seams. If you do not own any serger/ overlock machine, you can use zigzag stitch and then a straight stitch to secure the stitches. 

So why not make your very tote bag right now using a print which you love. It is also a great idea for a gift. I mean everyone and anyone can use a TOTE bag. HAHA.

Recommended Manga: Koe No Katachi (A silent voice)

This manga is very touching, sweet and simple.

I like the fact that this manga touches lightly on the topic of bully- The bully and the bullied.

The romance part is subtle which I enjoy when it comes to main characters being teenagers.

I cried, laughed and reflected while reading the manga.

I wasn't disappointed with the ending, it was beautifully written from the start to the end.

Thank you Yoshitoki Ōima for the brilliant piece.

It has now become one of my most favourite mangas.

The film will be released soon and I hope that it will be released in my country.

I want to watch the film since the manga is a masterpiece.

Lots of love,

Mahirah

Dress, Top and Redo

I've finally made some changes to the cardigan!

The stick on pandas are super cute!!!

Last week, I finished sewing a dress following the 'feminine wardrobe' book. I was way too engrossed that I forgot to take pictures while working on it! I only managed to take a few. HAHA.

So, I had to trace out the patterns and it was a super time-consuming process. LOL.After having my patterns ready, I cut out the fabric. Then, I followed the instructions written on the book. The instructions given were easy to understand and follow. Hence, this dress wasn't super difficult to make.

  

I have yet to hem the bottom and make some adjustments to the side seam. I am absolutely loving the sleeves! I think I'm going to incorporate those sleeves in my upcoming project! HEHE. 

* This dress is made for my sister. Hence, the size is slightly larger than my usuals.

Since I have leftover knit fabric, I decided to make a halter top and I sewn it this morning. YAY!

DIY: Halter Top

Materials:

- Less than 1m of knit fabric

- Thread (Similar colour to your fabric)

- Sewing machine

- Overlock machine (Optional, Will be great if you have one)

- A pair of scissors

- Chalk/ Marker

I referred to few pictures from google search to create my own pattern. I noticed from the pictures that halter top has a huge armhole and small front bodice near the neckline. Hence, I made a larger armhole than usual and a smaller curve near neckline. 

Since I did not want it to be a crop top, I decided to add a 15 by 5" at the bottom of each bodice.

 Then I pin the rectangular piece to each bodice to make the bodice longer than a normal crop top.

Using a chalk/marker, draw a line to cut out the excess fabric.

Pin the front and back bodice and sew only the side seams (leaving the armhole and neckline)

Cut out four pieces of 15 by 4" fabric. Connect two pieces together to form a longer piece.

Pin one of the raw edges from the longer piece to both of the armholes.

Connect the other raw edge to the other side which will create a bias tape along the armhole.

 

Since I want a nice stitching, I pin the right side of the armhole.

Next, cut out 2 rectangular pieces of 11 by 4" and sew both pieces together. This longer piece will be used for the neckline.

Next, I marked out 3" from both side seams of the rectangular piece. The 3" acts as a guideline where the shoulder will begin. To create the neckline, use the same method as the bias tape for the armhole.

Lastly, hem the bottom of the top.

So how did my very own version of halter top end up?

 

Since I've bought some cute stick-on embroideries, I decided to add one to the top.

Yup, I chose Garfield and now my top doesn't look cheap. LOL.

So with 2m of knit fabric, I created cardigan and halter top! YAY! 

It is currently fasting month and last few weeks, I repaid my fasting. Therefore, I get tired very easily and I won't have much time to update my blog. Let me take an opportunity to say my thanks to the people who read my blog and find my blog useful. I hope you are enjoying and inspired to sew. Till next time, take care~

XOXO, Mahirah

Recommended Korean Drama: Lucky Romance

The storyline isn't very unique but the lead actor's character is very refreshing maybe

 because I am seeing my favourite rising star acting. HAHA.  

Anyways, check the drama out if you want something light.