Hi everyone! I hope you all enjoyed your week? Well let’s dive straight in. Today is DIY day!!
Like I said in my previous post APRIL FOOL OR APRIL GENIUS, I have been exploring other aspects of my life while waiting for internship. One of it is my sowing skills.
I got my 7258 stylist singer machine in 2014 as a birthday gift to myself but haven’t really been doing much on it because of studies, no more excuses now.
So among other things I made, this circle skirt is my favorite. I love the material, color combo and it’s just what I need to add to my collection of skirts right now.
I am sharing this with you my faithful readers to encourage you to go for whatever it is you want to try out or do. If you fail at it the first time, do it again till you get it right.. “A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.” Albert Einstein.
MATERIALS I USED
- Fabric, 2yards 60″
- Bias binding, 5yards
- 1 black Zip 8″-10″
- Scissors
- Measuring Tape
- Black thread
- Button
- Pins
- Sowing machine
- Interfacing
* It’s Calculations Time!
- I measured my waist circumference, 28″.
- Then divide it by 6.28 (circumference of a circle) to get my radius. 28/6.28 =4.6″.
- Measured my desired length from my waist downward, just a bit below the knees 25″
- Then summationed 25″ + 4.5″ = 29.5″
* I assembled my fabric on the backside and folded it four times, in half and then in half again.
- I positioned the end of the measuring tape at the folded corner of my fabric.
- For the outer circle, using the radius+length 29.5″, I started marking from the folded edge, then pivoted the tape and marked again, repeated it until I reach the other folded end. Making sure the tip of tape remains at the corner. Then I used scissors to cut it out
Did the same for inner circle too, just using radius alone 4.5″. Then cut it out.
- I made a complete back seam opening and was able to place the zipper easily.
- I cut out my waistband from the remaining fabric by measuring my waist 28″ +1.5″ = 29.5″ for length and 41/2″ for width.
- Did the same for the length and width of the interfacing, then I placed the shiny part of the interfacing on the backside of the waistband and ironed both together, then folded it into half.
* I attached my waistband to the circle skirt and
* Finally, I sew on my bias binding on the hemline (bottom edge) of the skirt.
What is it you know how to make or do or want to learn? Cream, soap, juice, makeup, dancing..? Research about it, Make it yourself, Start that classes today or that business or the singing.
Just take that first step towards achieving it. You can do it!
Isn’t the color combo beautiful? Do you have any cloth that has this combinations? If you have any question, feel free to drop it, I will be glad to answer.
Xoxo
Beautiful….i want😍😍😍…my birthday is coming up soon😂😂
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Hahaha, 😀😀😀 birthday girl, easyyyyyy.. will think about it. Thanks for checking it out😍😍. Enjoy your week. Glad you like it..
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Wow!! Wow!! This is lovely.. Alot was going on my mind as i was reading this.. I feel. Inspired to learn how to sow too. I love trying new things..
Thanks for this post.. I was thinking of what to do during my summer break.. I guess tailorinh school will do this well.. As i love fashion too..
Thanks again!!
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Oh wow, that’s nice, you should totally go for it, it’s never a waste to learn something new. And tailoring is great, once you get a grip of it, you can begin to sow for yourself and family. You can always play around with it also and you can never tell where that might lead you. Don’t over think it, just do it.. thanks for reading my piece. Enjoy your week @ifytricyoncall. Xoxo.
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Nice one. Always creative.
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Thanks @Samuel for reading my post. Be creative too so we can begin to earn that kudi together..lol
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lovely! you make sewing look easy. mi like the skirt
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Lol @ kcfaith, at the beginning it may seem tough and confusing just like any new thing but it’s becomes easier as you do it over and over again. Thanks for reading my post. Am glad you love it. Have a great week
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Reblogged this on Brainy Versatility.
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Your skirt is absolutely lovely. It reminds me of a full circular skirt I had when I was just 18 – I loved that skirt although I did once do an unintentional ‘Marilyn Monro’ when a gust of wind caught it and blew it up and out of control!
Thanks for following my blog too.. x
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Thanks @wendy for going through my post too, hahaha, i experienced a bit of that while trying to take out pictures of the skirt with the wind. Enjoy your week wendy and keep the brilliance within flowing out
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Gorgeous skirts with the occasional ‘oops’ moments.. haha! I plan to have a great week and hope you do too.. I love that -keep the brilliance within flowing out! Fab and I’ll try to live up to the expectation xx
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I do believe in you..it written all over your writing. Xoxo
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Aww… that’s a lovely thing to say – thank you! x
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😃😃💘
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This is WOW!!!! You should open a sewing school, make the fees low, cos I want to join, lovely skills, I love the skirt
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Thanks @uche, because it’s you now i will have to increase the bill, lets chop the money together now. Thanks for checking out my blog and am glad you love the skirt. Enjoy your week. 💘💘
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I seconded Margaret post 😃😃😃
U know my birthday is equally approaching fast. It will not be bad having a coat of many colours like Joseph 😂😂😂
I try following your descriptions, but got lost at some point. So I guess it’s more than my expertise for now 😉
Educative, informative and inspiring post. Keep soaring
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Lol.. Birthdays are coming up.. don’t worry will get you an handkerchief with many colors… Thanks kaycee for the kind words and for checking out my blog as usual.
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It’s lovely. Never too late to learn a new skill. Time to make ideas reality.😊😊
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Go for it you can do it. Believe in yourself and START exploring.. Thanks for reading my post.. xoxo
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Lovely!!
I love the material used and colors.
Well done!
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Thanks papberry for checking my blog. Am glad you love it. Xo
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Beautifully crafted. I’m inspired. Well done Dr. Debby
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Thanks Dr. Ogumka for taking time out to read and comment. I am glad it inspired you..do have a great day.
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Nice job Sis. God will continue to strengthen you my dear.
Keep it up.
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Thanks bro for reading.. Amen and Amen. I will do so. 😃
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Hey this is really cool. Would love to try this. Thanks for sharing.
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You should totally try it, you would definitely love it. Thanks for checking out my post.. xo
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Sure 😊
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Such lovely colours! Clever you!
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Thanks robyn for checking out my post also. Yah the colors are really nice.. haha. Enjoy your day.
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Love the skirt 😀 Looks great!
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Thanks for checking my blog post out and leaving a comment. I am glad you love the skirt!. Xo
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such a gorgeous print love this
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Thanks soul ethnicity for commenting, i know right, the print is really lovely. Have a lovely weekend
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Im glad tou did☺
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You’re a genius with sewing. I’m almost tempted to try making it.
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Thanks a lot floridaborne, do you have a machine? If you do you should totally try it out. You would love it and that joy of making ir yourself is also added lol. Enjoy the rest of your day. Xoxo
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Thanks. 🙂
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Awwwww gorgeous!!
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Thanks geelayo.. enjoy your day.
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Your skirt is so pretty! I wish I had the patience to create my own lol.
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Haha..thanks reflectionofdes. Definitely, patience is needed. Thanks for checking out my blog..xoxo
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You’re welcome 😊
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This skirt is stunning! I love the choice of material. You’re very talented 🙂
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Thanks for the sweet words angela.. yah, the material is really nice i tell you.💘💘
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Looking good! And super easy to do actually O.o!! Thanks!
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Thanks newmoonplan. It’s easy actually. 💘
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Would try it right away if I still had my sewing machine T.T
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Ohhh, i wish you did..
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Love it! Great Job Girl!😍💯
Hugz & Kisses,
Miss B.
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Thanks miss B. I am catching all the love here..haha. xoxo.
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You’re Welcome dear! 😙Hahahaha 😀😀😀
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😃💘
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love love loveeeeeeeeeeee that skirt…its so cute
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Thanks, I hide it from my friends, a lot of treats on it.hhaha.
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haha lol i could imagine…..
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😃😃❤
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You murdered it big time!!! That turban is also an eye catcher!💜👌? Good job… I am a DIY addict , I make some of clothes and my wigs 😉👌
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Thank you so much stella!
Oh wow, cool. I like DIYs a Lot though now I am too busy for that but it’s a thing for me.
Good we have something in common.
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You are welcome dear, I am a DIY addict when am not at work. Soon I will post my Wig DIYs.
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Great! Yah work sometimes interfere. No problem, I will check then out..
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