August Challenge #2: Black Brocade Kebaya Encim

Hey hello again!...

Still in the same challenge with everything in Mom's treasure box wardrobe, I found a pair of this too old Kebaya Encim. It was around 30 years ago the last time Mom wore it. Do not be surprised, since this is not her only old collection.

Mom said that she had worn it only once. It explained a lot why these pair are in quite good condition. Unfortunately, neither me nor mom will wear them. I don't wear these style of clothing, puff sleeves and straight skirt? Nope. Mom? of course she fits this kebaya no more :)

Okay, after I get the permission to make-over this treasure, cut here cut there, and seam ripper became my bestie, Kebaya encim had changed to this fabulos babybop doll.

I know maybe some of you will say: oh that's too bad! why did you change those beautiful kebaya into that babydoll?

so I can wear it

what a waste leaving something in the wardrobe but never put it on :)

kebaya encim turned into sleeveless babydoll

The black brocade fabric was the main reason I interested in. I have planned to make something from lace, brocade, embroidery, or anything like that, so when I found this kebaya, I felt truly happy. First, no money for fabric. Second, my concern about 'what ifs' was subside (e.g. what if I failed? with the brand new expensive brocade fabric, I believe I will be crazy with this kind of thinking)

neckline - good old style

Never passed in my mind, this make-over would be in tears, blood, and struggle (Oh hyperbola). I learn many things like:

1. Lining, the only project with lining I worked with was ikat bag pants; In this case lining in the armholes.

2. change the size and position of darts, from the waist darts to armscye darts. grrrr...

3. difference between armhole for sleeveless and with sleeve bodice pattern.

I do keep the style of neckline and the front opening of kebaya. The rest is quite usual for me: ruffle skirt. I satisfied with the result. I believe learning with practice is more effective for me (although at first I nearly gave up because of lining and darts things. I used to do my best to avoid them)

old black brocade?

 still not very into the sewing mood though, need to heal soon T_T

Until my next project,

Love,