1st Day of Ramadhan

Hello~

I finally got my stack of fabric to work on new projects!

Last week, I made myself a lace skirt. HEHE.

It turns out super cute.

I can't wait to wear the skirt out.

The japanese sewing book is a good buy. :)

Recommended korean dramas:

Tunnel

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Tunnel is a drama about a detective named Park Kwang Ho.

He accidentally time traveled while he was trying to catch a serial killer.

He eventually found out the real reason why he was in a time-slip.

It is either to catch the killer or stay in the future (without identity).

It sounds typical because of the time-travelling concept.

However, after ending the series yesterday night, I think the writer and team has done a fantastic job.

*Applause*

I absolutely love the suspense this drama gives.

It's not perfect, plenty of loopholes, but I can deal with them because the storyline is super good.

I love the ending of this drama- not too dramatic or unrealistic.

Great Job to the team of Tunnel!

I am so thankful to OCN because it has been providing good Thriller dramas and I hope they continue to do so.

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.

  

double layered square circle skirt~

Hey guys!

I went for a fabric haul! :D

Today I will be teaching you how to create your very own Double-Layered square circle skirt. This is a super easy project. If you succeed in this, you can create many more similar skirts for yourself! Let's get started~

Important reminder
You need 2 sets of 1.5m fabric ( I did forget that I was going to be making a double layered skirt. So I only bought 1.5m of choice fabric. Lucky for me I had leftover fabric which can be used for making the skirt!)

When it comes to sewing a skirt, your waist measurement is the most important thing. Hence, always have your waist measurement recorded before starting on a skirt project! Afterwards, you can use this app/website to create your own pattern!

App/Website: http://byhandlondon.com/pages/circle-skirt-app

Since it is a circle skirt, you have to click on the FULL.
Let me show you an example:

Then it will show you have your skirt pattern should be like

Since we are making a square circle skirt, the ends will be a straight line instead of curve.

If you want your skirt to be 16" long, the other end has to be 16" too.

So how did prepare my skirt pattern?

First I cut out a square (18" by 18")

Next, I did the radius at the corner of the pattern.

Lastly, I cut out the radius. 

Once you get your skirt pattern, you can start cutting out the fabric. In the beginning, I mentioned you need to 2 sets of fabric. Therefore, you need to have 2 sets of skirt.

After cutting out the fabrics, hem all the four ends!

If you have two different fabric patterns/colours, you can decide which you prefer to be the outer/inner layer. For myself, I chose the flannel pattern to be the outer layer while the blue skirt as the inner layer.

Then pin the outer and inner layer together. Both right sides have to be on the surface facing you.  Sew the two pieces together.

 You can start making the waistband once the pieces are together.

Waistband: Waist measurement + 3"

Fold in the longer edge about 0.5" and sew it down.
Connect the unsewn longer edge to the circumference of the skirt.

Fold the waistband into half and sew to the skirt.

Cut down the centre of the skirt to attach the zipper. Do cut till where the zipper ends or where you want the zipper to end. Attach the zipper to the skirt. In cases where you want to add hook to the skirt, lower the zipper about 1.5" from the waistband (which what I did for this skirt).

 After attaching the zipper, I added the hook.

So how did the skirt go?

Isn't it pretty?!!! HEHE.

Since there's leftover fabric, I decided to make a scrunchies.

Cut out a long rectangular fabric (18" by 3").
Fold into half (right-right). Sew the ends.

  
Using a loop turner, turn the fabric inside out.

Insert a elastic band about 9" long into the long fabric using a safety pin.
Sew the ends of the elastic band followed by the ends of the fabric. (To have a better finish, sew the ends of the fabric by hand)
Then you're done!

I made this skirt for my sister and she was happy with the result!!! YAY!
May this be helpful for those reading.

Recommended K-drama for the month: Remember- War of the Son (This drama is going to end soon. For those who are looking for a new drama to watch, this is it!)

Thank you for reading!
XOXO, Mahirah