Sewing Skirt: Nila Folded Kebaya Skirt

Location & Time:

(1) Stitch4you.sg@Aljunied, 82 Lor 23 Geylang, #04-07 Next to carpark highest level, Atrix Building, Singapore 388409

• 5 September: 9.30am to 4.30pm (with a 30 min lunch break)
• 14 November: 9.30am to 4.30pm (with a 30 min lunch break)

(2) Home Studio @ Binjai Park/ Upper Bukit Timah Road

• We also offer weekday class on selected mornings/ afternoons at Binjai Park @ Upper Bukit Timah (near King Albert Park MRT Station). Drop us a message if you are keen. 

What you will make: 

The Nila Folded Kebaya Skirt is a modern, wearable interpretation of the traditional sarong-style kebaya skirt. Its distinctive double-folded front panel creates the appearance of a carefully wrapped sarong while providing the security and ease of a sewn garment. 

Waist and back darts gently shape the skirt for a flattering silhouette, while the elasticated waistband provides added ease and comfort. A side zip with a hook-and-bar closure gives the skirt a clean, secure finish. 

Designed with both style and practicality in mind, the Nila can be paired with a kebaya or other heritage-inspired blouse for festive occasions, or worn with a simple top for a more relaxed contemporary look.

You may also choose to add practical side pockets. While the photos show the skirt at knee length, participants can shorten or lengthen it to suit their preferred style and fit.

Patterns for hip size 86cm to 110cm are available. (Please get in touch with us first prior to registration if your measurements do not fit the hip size above.)

What you will learn:

• Fabric layout and cutting
• Constructing the double-folded front panel
• Sewing darts to shape the skirt
• Constructing an elasticated waistband
• Inserting a side zip
• Attaching a hook-and-bar closure
  
• Adding optional side pockets

Suitable for:  Anyone who loves and/or wants to learn how to sew. Beginners are welcome.

Things You Need to Bring Along:

• One 8-inch zip
• One pair of hook-and-bar fasteners
• Matching sewing thread
• Fabric in one of the following quantities:
  • One piece of batik for hip measurements OR
  • 2.5 yard of 44 / 60-inch-wide cotton woven fabric 
    

Please bring additional fabric if your print requires pattern matching or directional placement. For the optional side pockets, add 0.5 yard to the fabric requirements above.

All other sewing tools & equipment will be provided at the class. 

A soft copy of the pattern (with all sizes) will also be emailed to you after the class. 

 +Class may be rescheduled if the minimum number is not reached.