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DIY: Easy Peasy Pencil Skirt from Men Shirt

noreply@blogger.com (Anien) — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 16:07:00 +0000

From the first, I already eyed this shirt to be sewn into skirt. Why? Because it has lovely motifs and the size is just perfect to accommodate my *cough* big *cough* hip.

Since this is a pencil skirt that fit snuggly on your waist and hip, it’s better to find shirt that wide enough and a bit stretchy.

Supplies:

Shirt

Scissors

Sewing machine

Marking pen / tailors chalk

Sewing pin

How to:

Cut the sleeves off and cut horizontally just under the collar.

Take your waist, hip, and knee circumference measurements, and divide by 2 then you get the width for each point in the picture.

Draw your line using marking pen/tailor’s chalk, then pin it and sew.

TIP: when taking your knee measurement, stand with open legs. If the width is too small, you wouldn’t able to walk comfortably.

Last step. Sew shut the button placket start from the second from top until the last button. Hem the top and bottom side. VOILA! You made yourself a nice pencil skirt with slit. Congratulation!

TIP: add snap button between opened top button if its too revealing when you wear it. Ì did.

TUTORIAL: pomander hand bouquet

noreply@blogger.com (Anien) — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 10:54:00 +0000

This is one of the project I made for Diana (see the post here). I had similar hand bouquet for my wedding last May and tried to recreate it for her.

I made this tutorial for them who can not find any ball shape floral foam (I just found out that the green thing is called floral foam, before I kept on saying that it is an oasis) and replace it by artificial grass ball for the skeleton.

In here I used 2 flowers, Germini/Gerbera as the main flower that would cover most of the bouquet and the yellow (I don’t know the name) flower to cover the beds.

How to:

1. Pull all the artificial grass stem until what left is only the skeleton and stuff the inside with floral foam.

2. Soak the ball in the water more less 1 hour. After that, you can tie the ribbon on the skeleton. Measure the length of ribbon as you please.

3. Cut the big flower stem roughly 2,5 cm / 1 inch from the base in diagonal, this make the stem prick the floral foam easily.

4. Start to build your ball from the top and work your way to the bottom.

TIP: hang your bouquet when you finished the top half, so its easier to work on the lower half.

5. You’re almost finished. Now you have to cover the beds between big flowers so it look nice.

Cut the stem around 5 cm / 2 inch from the base and carefully fill the gap between flower.

You can add other accessories to further beautify the hand bouquet. Think pearl necklace hangs loosely or perhaps teardrop crystal. For this, I just simply add ribbon bow with the same colour.

Autumn Wedding of Diana and Bowo

noreply@blogger.com (Anien) — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 16:55:00 +0000

What are the odds of two Jakartans that has the same mutual friend ended up living in a same city after they move to Netherlands?

Long story short, this friend of a friend whom now is my friend asked for my help to create some of the items she needs for her civil wedding here, I said BRING IT ON! *toolbox swing open*

I end up making the bride pomander hand bouquet, matching boutonnière for the groom, wishing tree guest book and some extra calories off my body plus a muscle power to move some furniture in the building.

Some photos from the ceremony and reception afterwards.

credit to Alfons, taken from Diana's facebook

PS - Tutorial on pomander hand bouquet and other decor coming soon

Lonesome Amsterdam

noreply@blogger.com (Anien) — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 15:51:00 +0000

City life is millions of people being lonesome together - Henry David Thoreau

Early September I joined my husband to Amsterdam. He met with his old friend while me, simply thirst of the scent of city (Sorry Dordrecht!). Not a first timer to the city, I planned to visit somewhat famous fabric store in Amsterdam and stroll along Albert Cuyp market.

I spent some time wandering by myself on the side of the canals, breathing every pulse of busy city flocked with loud, colorful, fashion conscience tourist. I enjoy the lonesomeness. Walking alone enable you to be invisible and (not to sound creepy) unnoticeable to observing group of passerby. Not that I don’t enjoy the company of others too.

Here is couple of the photos I snapped while I were there.

DIY: Romper from Men's Shirt

noreply@blogger.com (Anien) — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 15:45:00 +0000

Another DIY project, recreating new clothes out of old clothes.

This time featuring elastic waist, shirring details and racer back cut complete with tutorial.

Supplies and Tools:

Unused XL shirt from your husband/SO/boyfriend or thrift store, especially that has nice detail on the side

Shorts for pattern

Elastic band (I use 5mm)

Elastic thread

Matching thread

Bias tape maker (if you don’t have it, no worries)

Sewing machine

Sewing pin

Safety pin

Sewing machine

Scissors

How to:

Cut sleeves, collar and the inside yoke.

Measure length from your shoulder to slightly under your waist and then cut the bodice.

The below bodice will be use as the bottom part (shorts)

Open wide the below bodice, cut in half right in the middle.

(I did this since I want to preserve the side detail and also it less sew for me in making the shorts)

Salvage one of the sleeves to add to the sides.

Trace pattern from the short you have and arrange it as in the picture.

The bottom part has no front opening, so make sure the width of the top opening is larger than your hip measurement

With right side facing each other, pin and sew the sides.

To sew the crotch, put the fabric like normal short, wrong side up.

Pin and sew the crotch.

Hem all the bottom edge of the shorts.

You finished the bottom part of the romper

Next, create a racer back on the back side of the top.Cut in curve or C-shaped

Before attaching the top and bottom part, make sure you have the same opening size. If its larger, pinch as your measurement from the sleeves opening.

Attach the top part and the bottom part by facing the right side together.

Pin and sew the parts by giving enough seam allowance for the elastic band (i.e if your elastic band 1 cm size, sew 2 cm minimum from the side)

TIP: you can add length by salvaging fabric from the sleeves if you want to lengthen the bottom/top part

At this stage, you almost done but the shape of your new romper is unflattering.

To make it more fitted, smock or shirr the back side using elastic thread.

Technique on how to shirred you can read from here or if you're like me who use a Brother machine, use this technique instead.

I created 9 rows of 20 cm shirred on the back, with 1 cm space in between.

Using the seam allowance, sew around the waist but leave 2 cm opening for the elastic band.

Use safety pin to ease your way inserting elastic band.

Tie the elastic band per your measurement, and shut closed the opening gap.

To finished the neckline and the arm hole, make bias tape from the inside yoke.

If you have bias tape maker, it'll be easier, if not, check this and this awesome tutorial on how to make DIY bias tape without one.

last and the most important part of making this clothing: WEAR IT LIKE A BOSS ;)

DIY: tulle maxi skirt

noreply@blogger.com (Anien) — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 12:19:00 +0000

This post is the continuation of this previous post. Making it is so simple, any beginner sewist able to do this.

Supplies:

Tulle, I used 4 m long for this project

Polyester lining

Elastic band, commonly found in black color

How to:

Create A-line skirt using the lining fabric. Since this not using any opening on the waist, make sure the skirt waist size is larger than your hip size
Gather tulle and match the length to the waist size of the skirt, sew the side.
Sew together tulle and the lining so it become easier to be attached to the elastic band.
Measure elastic band on your waist, it should be tight enough but not suffocating you.
Sew the elastic band to a loop, and attach the skirt+tulle to elastic band. Always pull the elastic band while you are sewing.
DONE! Admire your work ;)

DIY: peplum top from men shirt

noreply@blogger.com (Anien) — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 15:19:00 +0000

In the event of clearing up his closet so my clothes can be fitted in, I end up with ten or more old and unused XL size men shirt, jeans, and sweater. I have my eyes on some of the shirt that has either interesting button or pattern and a tad reluctant to give it out to charity.

Short google on how to alter men shirt to any women clothing, I found trash to couture site and this refashion hooked me

source : trash to couture

I have the right shirt for this project, with snap button… and the project begun!

front view

back view

How to:

If you can make pattern for the bodice, that’s great! But I couldn’t, so I trace the bodice panel pattern from dress that I have.
Separate the sleeves, yoke, collar, hem from the shirt using seam ripper. I use the shirt’s back panel for the front bodice, front panel with the button became back panel. Shirt sleeves for the peplum (I cut it in two so I can have the tail effect on the back peplum) and yoke for sleeves panel.
Sew and fit it to your body. In my case, I have to add more darts in front panel

one more photo won't hurt ;)

DIY : Waterfall Jacket

noreply@blogger.com (Anien) — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 17:18:00 +0000

Ed gave me brand new sewing machine as a wedding gift, so far I only use it once to trim the shower curtain. It’s about time to use it some more.

Since I moved here in Dordrecht and got to know how “weird” the daily weather can be (imagine, 5 minute sunny and the next 5 minutes raining heavily.. pheww) I started the quest of finding a light cardigan/jacket, that can be double with coat without making myself look like bulky wiener.

Online shopping in NL? Hmmmm.. not sure they have petite size and I still have that mini heart attack everytime I see price tag on clothing here.. *sweat*

Buy from online shop in Indonesia? Errr.. the shipping cost is more expensive than the clothing price

Solution: make your own jacket!

Front view

side view (the waterfall effect is visible here)

rear view

my fave pair of shoes which happen to be my wedding shoes as well ;)

I use McCall waterfall jacket pattern (pic of McCall) that I ordered from here but made alteration on the sleeve size. Overall I only use sleeve, and bodice pattern.

The waterfall part of the jacket, I lined it with the same fabric since the wrong side wasn’t the same as the right side.

Total price: 21 euro

Fabric: 5 euro

Pattern: 16 euro

Not bad at all..

The fanboy and I

noreply@blogger.com (Anien) — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 13:52:00 +0000

On one of Skypedate occasion

Me : Liefje, i think i wanna Windows Phone if this Blackberry dies.
Him : NO!
Me : ~confuse face~ why?
Him : Let me tell you liefje, this house is Apple household means no Windows phone allowed in here...
Me : but i hold a blackberry now, what would you say about THAT huh?!
Him : ~calmly~ well Blackberry is going to die soon, so i dont worry about that. and when i get my iPhone 5, you can use my old iPhone 4
Me : pffftttt!!

I hope blackberry stay alive, just for the sake of getting on his nerve.. XD

DIY: T-Shirt Application Special Hug Campaign

noreply@blogger.com (Anien) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:01:00 +0000

This is my first time making tutorial with Photoshop! WOHOOO.. i never learn how to use Photoshop, so this is my personal achievement!!! *grins*

You know why i like making tutorials and share it, because when you need to do something and you don't know how to do it, you google and you stumble on the tutorial you need, it feels like that person help you. Just like me tonight with Photoshop. So i want to pay if forward. Hope someone need this tutorial (who knows :p)

Due to very (very very very) basic knowledge of Photoshop, i choose the simple arrangement based on P.S.- I made this tutorial style. Enjoy!

PS. well actually i have another variation on the white tshirt, but i don't know how to make it shadowy, if not it blends with the background. D'oh! *facepalm* DONE! ;)

Hug Campaign Special Valentine!

noreply@blogger.com (Anien) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:31:00 +0000

A hug is like a bandage to a hurting wound. ~Unknown

Last year, our TEDxJakarta arranged surprise Free Hug Campaign, it was started as one simple "what-if" tweet a night before 14th Feb, and someone put hashtag #HugCampaign on it, and the rest was history, it grew bigger and bigger over night and on the D-day, local radio picked it up and interview the curator about the event.

What people might not at the time was : we haven't get any single contact or permission from the management of Pacific Place, the mall which we planned to have the campaign. hehehe.. i know, crazy rite?!

but none can resist the growing buzz, not even the management, so short story, we got the permission and its a success! not to mention i got hugged by Angga Maliq & D'essential! *jaw opens*

It was so much fun! (I did get a flu afterward, no big deal! heheh)

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photo montage of Hug Campaign 2011 (i'm the one holding all posters and hug campaign writing on the floor *guilty*)

This year, YES! we plan on doing it again, with some TEDxJakarta mini talks in the end of the day as you can see here

Lesson learned from last hug campaign was : the BIGGER the sign, the MORE you get hugged (not that we count, lol!). Thus, I decorate a pair of TEDxJakarta tshirt on the back side, to attract more ppl to hug campaign and obviously to get more hugs! (yess, gw fakir peluk hahahaha)

How to/tutorial making the tshirt is ~~on the next post~~ here.

If you happen to be in Jakarta on 14th February, drop by to Pacific Place and i'll be gladly offer you a hug. *winks*

Blog to Follow : Studs and Pearls

noreply@blogger.com (Anien) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:44:00 +0000

I stumbled upon this blog when i were shopping for ideas for voormeisje next collection. She's a DIY fashion blogger and reside in NYC. Photo speaks more than words, so check pictures below.


DIY Lanyard Bracelet


DIY Galaxy Handbag

DIY tube scarf from thrift sweater

DIY leather sleeved denim jacket (again from thrift denim)

Simply awesome!

Her posts on making new clothes out of thrift clothes are brilliants. Somebody take me to Pasar Senen to get thrift clothes please!! *muntah pelangi*.

In the meantime, check her blog here : http://www.studs-and-pearls.com

PS : with this I'm more convinced on getting sewing machine as my wedding mahar.. *grins*

When in Boredom, Do It Yourself

noreply@blogger.com (Anien) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:55:00 +0000

I have this leftover nude colored tulle from a year ago when I tried to be an accessories vendor. Since today I’m ultra bored and failed picking a fight with Dutchie, I decided to shop for ideas and tutorial to make that leftover tulle something I can wear.

Found this super easy Jill Sanders’ inspired maxi skirt tutorial from A Pair and A Spare and elastic band skirt from Chic Steals. And you know what, maxi skirt never goes out of style.

Jill Sander Spring 2011 (style.com)

Chloe 2011 (style.com)

Next Project : Elastic Band Tulle Maxi Skirt it is! Hope I can make it in one shot and create tutorial out of it. ;)

Among those routine chatting hour....

noreply@blogger.com (Anien) — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 14:17:00 +0000

Among those routine chatting hour with Dutchie,

Me: where were you this whole time?
Dutchie : preparing for you..
Me: ......... *blushed*

Can't wait to see you on May sweetie :*

Dutch 101 : Flirting

noreply@blogger.com (Anien) — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 15:01:00 +0000

Hellow July!

It always exciting entering July, not only because it's summer time (well, in Indonesia we have summer all year long) but also because ITS MY BIRTHDAY MONTH! *dancing*

Since summer is a flirtatious season, I'll share you how to flirt in Dutch, taken from the Dutch phrase book I stumbled upon couple of months ago when I was looking for Dutch - English dictionary.

Part 1

Part 2

I've tried couple of lines myself and BIG SUCCESS! *grins*

happy flirting lovebug
*kiss*

Behind the scene - voormeisje

noreply@blogger.com (Anien) — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 11:10:00 +0000

This is what my workspace look like if I run a deadline.

Tomorrow is the latest I have to send the bags for photoshoot, and I just start to cut all the material just now.. o_0
Whole day being distracted with making other DIY stuff :|

Must work again now, see you in a flash! :*

DIY Custom Made : Batik Fever

noreply@blogger.com (Anien) — Tue, 31 May 2011 13:45:00 +0000

Last two requests that I got was turning batik into tote bag and clutch bag. A bit tricky, since personally I like everything to be color matched and with batik, that's impossible.

But hey, the customers love it and its enough for me ;)

Tote bag was from Pekalongan's batik, the sides was different motifs but came from the same fabric, I contrasted the inner lining and also the bag handle. That's the very first time I made something out of leather.

The clutch bag has two compartments, each flap has it own space. This one came from two different fabrics. The green in the middle was Madura's Batik, personally I found its difficult to match it with anything! But somehow it worked with the mixed motifs batik I found in Mayestik.

with love,

.anien.

post holiday syndrome

noreply@blogger.com (Anien) — Wed, 25 May 2011 05:44:00 +0000

I officially had post holiday syndrome.

I was spending 5 days in Bali attending TEDxUbud and the rest of the days only practiced the art of doing nothing other than leyeh leyeh.

(Why the holiday story so short you say? Because what happened in Bali stayed in Bali.. *evil smirk*)

The very minute after I landed in Jakarta, all this tiny viruses attacked me at one time. Named it and I had it, flu, cough, sore throat, fever, even tummy cramps. Sucks when your post holiday syndrome was illness.

Uugghhh.. This only means one thing. I SHUD HAVE HOLIDAY ALL THE TIME! hahaha I wish!

*kiss*

anindya

Start Small : voormeisje online store

noreply@blogger.com (Anien) — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:27:00 +0000

Yes, I changed this blog background again.. which I often do to push myself writing again.

Yes, I finished working in the private bank.. which I have no regret leaving it whatsoever

and YES.. I CREATE MY FIRST HANDMADE ONLINE SHOP!

meet my baby :

voormeisje (read : for mesye) derived from dutch words : voor meisjes meaning "for Misses". a particular person always called me Meisje, and hey, lets just make it immortal by using it for the shop name.

I lack of experience in becoming entrepreneur, nevertheless i enjoy making all this clutch bags. Small step better than no step at all right?!

Right now, i only put clutch bags there but hey, who knows it will become bigger and with more variety of products yet still handmade one.

Do take a look my baby here >> www.gogirlmagz.com/store/voormeisje

DIY Project : Stitch Stitch.. Stitch My Heart Good

noreply@blogger.com (Anien) — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 13:59:00 +0000

Sometimes i become so infatuated with something and suddenly i have this grand plan in my mind to do everything, without realizing that i have no time to make all that come true. This time, my infatuation is with stitching..

A sneak peek of my stitching project.

guess what is that?! ;)

I guess this mirror my wish to be able to mend and stitch my broken heart, as i was just being kicked out of relationship.

love,

an.indya

Take a Bow! Accesorize Your Working Suit

noreply@blogger.com (Anien) — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 07:06:00 +0000

Its been 3 weeks since i start working at a bank in Jakarta, and suddenly all the weekdays i used to have for crafting being replaced by sitting down facing piles of papers and being chased by banking cut-off time.

I, who never work in a place with such strict dress code feels out of place at first because i have only a piece or two shirts and pants for formal suit and my tone only limited to grey, black, white, brown.. grey, black, white, brown..

I love colours. They said, vibrant colours can add some energy so i want vibrant colours on my working suit! :’(

This challenges me. How to splash some colours on my working suit yet not troubling me when the cut-off time arrived and i have to rush running ups and downs two floors. Hence, on my weekend (the only spare time i have left) i create some accessories.

stripes bow and pearl necklace (inspired by my partner-in-crime Primark neklace)

reversible batik and multi style cape (inspired by Mbak Lia http://ow.ly/3ukkK)

multi colour yoyo brooch

blue-green 4-tier braided necklace

purple pom organza brooch

And succeeded in making some of my colleagues asked where i get such bizarre and unique accessories ;) and proudly I said "I'm making it myself, thank you." *big smile*

Happy Working,

an.indya.

Don’t Throw It, Tote It!

noreply@blogger.com (Anien) — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 18:54:00 +0000

In the spirit of TEDxJakarta that will have its 6th event on 19th December (yes, a week from now), I create this tote bag from oversized TEDxJakarta tee. Yet, you can also create this tote using any kind of tee that you want to up cycle

You only need a tee (of course!), I used Large size tee here, stretchy cotton fabric for the inside, webbing and pairs of snap button.

Start by removing sleeves and seams off the tee. Mark and cut your pattern. Make sure you have 2 bodies with 2 sides and 1 base, same number with the lining. Mine is 40 x 45 cm with 7 cm width, don’t forget to add 1 cm for seam line

Take the body and the base, with right sides meet together pin and mark your seam line. Sew it and stop 1cm from the edge. Do the same thing with the other body.

Important: all the seam lines must be the same, so when you start sewing the side it will become easier. Tips: put paper below your tee when you sew it, it will prevent the tee to jam in your machine since the fabric is stretchy. And don’t forget to double your seam ends.

Take one of the sides, with right sides meet together pin and mark your seam line. Sew it and stop 1cm from the edge. Do the same thing with the other side.

Now, pay attention to the picture. You will have this shape, then what you have to do is meet the right sides of the side and the body just like the picture suggest. A with A, B and B, so forth.

Voila! You made the outer skin of the bag. Do the same step for the lining.

To make it a complete bag, put the outer inside the lining with the right sides meet. Then cut the webbing as you desire, mine is 55 cm long. Slip the webbing between the outer and the lining. Pin securely so that the webbing won’t move while you sew them. Leave 15 cm gap on the side

Reverse the bag by pulling it through the gap you just made. You will have the shape like the picture. We almost done here.

Iron a bit the opening to make it easier for sewing the lines. Sew two lines to make it stronger.

To give some shape, I sew snap buttons on the sides. See the difference. Nicer eh?! :D

Last step, to make the bag easier to carry, make the webbing smaller by fold it in two and sew it.

I have tested the tote bag, and surprisingly it is strong! I put laptop and charger in the bag, add with camera and its charger, clutch, a water bottle, battery and the strength of the tote bag made me proud *big grin*

Still dont have any idea what is TEDxJakarta that i mentioned earlier? Check this out >> www.tedxjkt.org

with love,

an.indya

DIY Experiment Update : Clutch with Metal Frame

noreply@blogger.com (Anien) — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 18:59:00 +0000

Around a month ago, i was trying to make a clutch with metal frame (see here). It wasn't finished yet, my partner-in-crime did something with the outer side to make it more one of a kind. I must say, I like how it turned out *extra big smile*

the finished look

The outside is handpainted with non-toxic acrylic paints and some *payet* (i dont know the english idiom for this) to add the bling-bling. :D :D :D

I just have to make some minor adjustment so the painting area become a bit wider. Love it!!

with love,
an.indya

PS: See what my partner in crime said about this >> redcheekpainter

Wedding Souvenir : Folded Hobo Bag

noreply@blogger.com (Anien) — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 17:44:00 +0000

Huwaaaahh.. Its December already and my last post was a month ago!

Time passed so quick without i realized it. After enduring a week of unknown disease, and a week of creating samples of wedding souvenir for a friend (which i havent finished til now >.<), i have to help a friend to repaired some of her wedding souvenirs order. More to moral obligation tho, i introduced her to the vendor and when the vendor screwed up i ended with fixing more than 150 folded hobo bag/shopping bag in a week. Not that hard, but time consuming.


the shape

how it looks when you wear it

avail in many colors (plus red, i already gave the red before taking photos of it)

I managed to finished 164 before the wedding day and sent some after. Luckily, my friend tackled it with adding some more bags from the vendors. Phew. Hope Raya and Arfy’s guests love the souvenirs! Happy marriage Ray ;)

the Bride and the Groom (pic taken from here)

If you need to order wedding souvenir, do call Uti at 0818199941.

with love,

an.indya

PS. Me and my friend skip the reception table at the wedding. We need to take a break from that souvenir. Hihihi..

My first sell : Tie the Knot.. (literally)

noreply@blogger.com (Anien) — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 03:34:00 +0000

I got my first order! Yay! When Esti said she was interested in buying, I was just like “are you sure you want to buy this?” definitely not a good seller.. hahaha.. I just can’t believe that hey, someone actually like something that I made. Phewww..

This were the rope bracelet that I made for her. Dear Esti , you boost my confidence! ;) Thank you, hope you like the bracelet. And since you are a entertainment journalist don’t forget to market my products! Hihihi.. killing two birds with one stone.

So last night when I made those, I think about making necklace with knots. Googling for a sec (and a sec turn out to be hours!) I found this incredible youtube account of TyingItAllTogether, he can do sooooo many knots which I never seen before. How did he make such knot?!! All I can just a simple pretzel knot (the one I make for the bracelet). I’ll post the result (if I be able to make one and not get my arm and fingers twisted :p)

And and and and and I found the Michelle Jane’s 2010 jewelry collection using rope! Oh WOW! *jaw open*

picture taken from here

Happy November! and happy tie-ing the knot!

an.indya

ps. if you interested in the knots rope bracelet contact me at anien.md@gmail.com, avail in many color combo ;)