Loop turning TIPS

Have you ever in a difficult situation of trying to turn the loop??? weather your about to making some straps or anything?Especially when the loop is stitch close on the end of it. Today I would like to share a little tips how to turn the loop..easily ^.^

Start with attaching a safety pin in the middle.. on the end of the strap

Then sew.. right side facing. All the way down till the end.

After you finish sewing.. push or pull up the safety pin (which now inside the loop already). Until you complete the turning. At this point you finish your turning. Iron your strap..Top stitch all around... and your strap ready to use.

I use this method to make straps for my obi belt. http://ritney.etsy.com

Have a really nice day for all the happy women outhere.

Balloon Skirt

Hello... I made a balloon skirt the other day. I would like to share a bit how. It is very easy project. Trace the pattern from any simple/basic skirt pattern you able to find. You don't need an exact measurement. The bigger the better to get "baloon effect". Cut the fabric. Make pattern for the lining by reducing the bottom length around 10cm. Add seam allowance. Sew together skirt and lining. Right side facing. Leave the top part un sewn.

For the ballon effect : Attach the elastic (more or less 90cm) on the seam allowance. The point where you sewn together skirt and lining. Now for the top part.. U may want to attach the waistband. Or insert the elastic on it. Or even better finish the skirt with drawstring method. Anyhow. It is fun easy project.

work out well with taffeta fabric. Any rigid fabric can do aswell. Feel free to try with different ways.

I wore the skirt for the Idul Fitri party. I received many compliments for such a simple effort. In the picture I wore the skirt with a large belt. Next time I'll try drawstring instead of plain waistband.