Handmade skirt

There are so many great designers in our time… More than even before… And so many options to buy. It is very clear if you go out for shopping or just look at the offers in internet. At least I find it so as a (unfortunately) shopaholic about which I would like to write in my future articles. However not just buying but also designing and creating my own clothes is also a passion for me… Today I would like to share with you a simple model. If you can’t find the designs you look for or if you like designing you can sew a very simple skirt at home and then decorate it as you wish.

Here are the necessary materials...

Copy paper, pencil, eraser (in case you need), scissors, pins and sewing thread...

And of course fabric and ornaments of your choice. Plus a sewing machine.

The easiest way is to get a skirt you have already and put the copy paper over it to get a pattern. Or you can just draw yourself by measuring your waist, hips and the length you want. If you draw yourself, you need just two patterns. One back and one front size. Both in half of the measurement.

First measure the waist. If it is 70 centimeters you should draw 35 (the half of each measurement) and let's say you have a hip of 90 centimeters, you should draw 45 horizontally. And when you decide about the length, just draw them over the paper and then cut.

 

If you wish to have a little bit larger skirt like me, you can cut the pattern vertically and stick them together as above.

After you have the patterns, pin them to the fabric. Add 0,50 centimeter over waist, 2 centimeters on the right and lefts sides and 4 centimeters below as seam allowance. However it is important to cut the front part as one. So you should put the pattern like that.

The back should be in two parts to add buttons or zip.

When you have the cuts ready, you need to sew the parts together. You sew the zip by hand.

Add the ornaments as you wish. I added black lace.

  And the skirt is ready.

I have to admit it takes a little bit time but it is fun to wear something you have created!!!

The night of zombies, witches and vampires

Tonight all the zombies or the witches of the world will be in the streets… Don’t be afraid if you meet any of them. Once a year it is their time to wander around freely. 31th October is actually one of the rare times in a year to be crazy, to leave the crazy part in you free. However to be “the most beautiful” ugly of the night you should choose the best costumes and the make-up that fits you. Here are some tips of a make-up expert, Nilay Yagmurlu. She has been working as a make-up artist since 1995. After working ten years in NTV Channel in Turkey she was transferred to Fox TV where she now works as a make-up artist and hair designer.

Nilay Yagmurlu

What kind of Halloween make-up is more popular this year?

There is much demand for sexy witches and cat-woman make-up.

What is your favourite?

My favourite is vampire. It is both sexy and gruesome.

Will you have a Halloween make-up for yourself tonight?

Tonight we will apply make-up for the people who will go to the parties. We will turn them into a witch, zombie, cat-woman or vampire.

What is the most difficult in Halloween make-up?

I think it is zombie. Because you have to combine many elements together such as a dead person, rotten and purple flesh and if possible a bruise or a bullet wound.

Who are more interested in Halloween? Women or men?

Actually the demand is the same. I like also the concept make-up for men. For instance, the zombie, vampire and Joker make-up are ideal for men.

Do you choose the concept of the make-up tonight or the people themselves?

I often follow their wishes. If there are other demands than witch or zombie, it is possible to create spontaneously more interesting make-up too. For instance, I can use some feathers or stones to make it more gruesome.

Can you give some tips for an easy Halloween make-up for the people who don’t have much time?

Firstly they can paint their whole face with white colour and then apply some black or purple eyeshadow around the eyes. With a red lipstick they can create a blood effect at some point close to the eye. They can use some cotton or sponge to diffuse it. And by putting on a suitable wig or bandana they can save the night.