It has been awhile where I have been keeping my sewing machines sleeping at the conner of my utility room.
Two days back ,once I've gotten the relaxation and the rest that I needed ,I just suddenly got inspired to create a simple but elegant skirt for myself.
This is my first time creating a skirt for myself.
I didn't want to create something too complicated so I came up with an idea to only use one rectangular piece of cloth to make this skirt together with an inner layer too without the need to cut and sew pieces by pieces of the material.
Luckily the material was a stretchable type so it was easy to play around it but I can say most of the tailor will say that this is one of the most complicated material for sewing especially a stretchable or a smooth type of material because it tends to slipped around easily and also can be out of shape or measurements while sewing.
I have bought this stretchable material years back way before covid thinking to make this into a dress back then but never find the right time and mood to get it done.
So it was kept until now.Haha.Time flies.
Let me introduce to you my two sewing machines and this right here is a side hemming sewing machine and the one behind it is a normal sewing machine.
These are my legendary sewing machines which I have bought 14years ago.😂
Years back after finishing high school I got a job at the tailor's to just to gain some experience and my job there was just sewing buttons and button's hole for all the outfits there. My pay was not high back then I only got RM300 per month but despite that I've got the best lady boss ever.A very kind and gentle lady.
Due to my interest in sewing I was not only curious with all of the sewing machines they had in the shop,so that's where I've learn to use the side hemming machine.
From then on I was so eager to buy this two sewing machines ,slowly saving up for about a year until I finally get to buy this two machines.
This side hemming machine was the most expensive one back then but nowadays there are so many cheaper options and also it's has an upgraded version too.
Used to dream to be a fashion designer when I was younger but that was remain just a dream until now.
I do find sewing very relaxing and therapeutic.
Here is the finished product where I can match this skirt with any crop top or blouse.
Took me two days to finished sewing this skirt.
This shirt was created fully out of my imagination. I wished I can explain how I made this skirt but I can't because it was a wild imagination. Hahaha.
I didn't do any sketch for this design and it was just all in my head evolving while I am working at it.
To be honest I've learn sewing naturally on my own since I was young. Using just needle, threads and a cloth to create something out of my imagination.
Always wanted to take course and learn sewing professionally but never ever had the chance to.
Here are some unique details on why this skirt is made that way.
For the front part I did some draping as a design to add some elegance to this skirt and also this part is a cover up for, if I happen to have a bloated stomach. Haha
Did this slit parting of the skirt so that I don't have limitations to my movements.
Made this inner layer of the skirt for extra protection when I'm sitting down and also so that whatever underlayers I am wearing under this skirt will not be expose so easily .
Instead of a zip up skirt , I replace it with an elastic band on the back so that it will have better grip on my waist and also if I happen to put on some weight or lose weight near my waist, I will still be able to wear it comfortably.
I'm really happy that although this is my first skirt that I have created , it was a success!
Hopefully I will be more inspired for another sewing project again soon.
