DIY: Lace Pencil Skirt

After too much time spent on surf shopping

(yes, my very own term for online window shopping ,lol),
it was beyond relief to have
stumbled onto this cream lace pencil skirt.
I knew, however, that more than I needed, I wanted a black one too!
Thankfully, my frugal mode got partially activated
that hindered me from adding the black option to the shopping cart.
But the itch was annoying enough,

compelling me to find means to get what I want.  

Then the search for sewing patterns and DIY tutorials began.
I finally found this tutorial and this. Both are very easy to follow.

 The only change I added was to use my favorite pencil skirt for a blueprint
rather than taking my measurements.
I love the outcome as it catered to my desired fit and comfort.

Dress MODESTYfied!

While laziness has not struck me yet, 

I’ll grab the chance to share another outcome of my incoherent attempts in sewing…

This dress came out a bit short at first….

with my not-so-little siblings- Nica and Junjun

This picture was taken after our church service in Danao City, Philippines

- a few days after Papang's cremation.

You'll see it hit right to my knees but gets waay above when I sit down.  

Now, that wasn’t very comfy for me.

SO I decided to modestyfy it by  adding the pretty light purple silk extension
that even sitting on a rock can be easy.

 posing with Nin right after church service...

Sewing 101

I have thought about doing some sewing tutorials here at one point. 

But after realizing what a messy trying-hard-seamstress I am, 

I resolved to just show pictures of my so-called finished products.

I must say I am fairly new to sewing. 

In fact, I got my refurbished sewing machine not too long ago. 

I first got myself hooked into this due to my frustration in finding a dress of my size. 

I thought...

 if I’d sew my own dress, 

I can not only choose my own style 

but most importantly 

procure the perfect size that will surely give me comfort.

This was the first dress I experimentally sew...

and...

bravely wore to my MS graduation ceremony.

I was surprised and say, flattered with my friends’ reactions. 

Those very sweet and kind compliments inspired me!

And so I thought I can make another outfit with the same bolero I used for my graduation dress.

I decided to make a blue pencil dress to add a twist to the previous.

I can’t give an excellent grade to any of them but I still must say that 

nothing beats the satisfaction and pride felt from wearing something you made.

I won't promise.
BUT
I'll TRY my very best to post more of my projects.