Monday 13 September 2010

First Baju Kurung Sewn By Me and Eid Family Photos

This year's Eidulfitri celebration is extra special for this sewing momma as I managed to finish these two baju kurung (traditional Malay tunic dress) for my two little angels. This is a big milestone for me as, here in Malaysia, you're not really a sewer/seamstress if you don't know how to sew baju kurung lol...

For the record, it was not the easiest feat for me. I used at least 4 online tutorials and 2 books to complete these! Many people, including my mom said it's the simplest to sew, but honestly, I think sewing dresses is WAY easier! I need to improve a lot in this traditional garment sewing department and will sew more of these in the future.

I'm sure many Malaysian friends are still in their hometown celebrating Eid with the families. I, myself is writing this at my parent in laws's place. Here, Eid means lots of love, family time, lots of food and long holidays. I'd like to share how this year's first day of Eid is celebrated with my family in Kota Bharu, Kelantan. This is the time of the year when we take tons of photos, please excuse my pic overload here lol....

1st Day of Eid Morning - The day begins with family breakfast and Eid prayer. Then, the tradition of the children asking for parent's blessing and forgiveness. Here is Aisha kissing my hands, and we both cried when she asked mommy to forgive her mistakes and promised to be a good girl. I was really touched but also distracted as you can see little Hanan was crying and so clingy. I love my girls...

Next, family portrait. The four of us...so blessed...Alhamdulillah...

As you can see, the girls are in their new, matching, mommy sewn baju kurung. But me? Well, since I didn't have enough time to sew for myself, and simply refused to spend on a new baju kurung that I will not wear again, I just wore this white jubah (long tunic/kaftan) I bought in Makkah and the pashmina from Egypt. It just so happened hubby already has a white baju melayu. So not exactly sedondon (matchy-matchy) with the girls but the colors blend nicely.

Then, we moved to my grandma's house in Bunut Payong. But before that hubby made a detour and stopped at the heart of KB town, near Istana Balai Besar to take a few pics near the arch and in front of the old palace. Fun time with the girls!

Here are my girls with their cousin, my niece, Asma Widad. How time flies, she's already 6 months old and such a bright, beautiful baby! The girls simply adore her!


Hubby's family side (the Pasir Puteh clan). In the middle is my daughter's great grandmother :)

Lastly, hope you had a wonderful Eid celebration with your loved ones, lots of love, from me and my angels. Thank you for reading and have a wonderful day! :)

25 comments:

  1. Your family is so beautiful. Thanks for sharing these photos. I've been subscribing to your blog since I saw you linked on SMS months and months ago, and am so inspired by your sewing. And blogging in English!
    Blessings to you all!

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  2. Thank you for sharing you lovely eid photos! I love your blog! InshaAllah all your deeds are accepted from this month. Eid mubarak!

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  3. Thank you for sharing your pictures. The dresses are beautiful and so are you!

    It is so important for us Americans to see pics like these. My neighbors are Muslim and very involved in what is happening in NYC, even tho we live on the other coast. The father is in NYC this weekend. He left after Eid festivities on Friday and is meeting with the Imam involved with the mosque/community center controversy. Anyway, I am glad to see your pics and I wish other Americans could see them and see how wonderful Islam can be.

    Kathy :)

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  4. Eid Mubarak Zura! Love the pics :)

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  5. Natasha - Hi! Oh thank you so much for subscribing and reading my blog Natasha, I truly appreciate it. I'm still learning the craft, but it's so much more fun when I could share the inspirations with other sewing ladies by blogging. Blessings to you too! :)

    SweetNinja - Salam Sazi! Thank you so much for the prayer! Keep on sewing girl! :)

    Kathy - Oh Kathy, thank you...your comment means a lot to me...it touches me and reminds me that we do not live in a cocoon, we are all sharing one world, God's gift to us, and it is important to take care of this gift and not destroy it. In my own small way, I just stick to my belief that Love (not hate) will keep us all safe. YOU are beautiful, inside out. Take care my friend :)

    Rozi - Thank you Rozi and Eid Mubarak to you too! Jemput lah beraya kat rumah I nanti ya? Kita makan biskut raya, ada 3 bekas jek hehe :)

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  6. Salam Raya Zura. I loved those photos and you all looked so happy, what a blessing. the girls baju so lawa, congrats!

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  7. Your daughters look beautiful in their new outfits and you are gorgeous!! Thank you for sharing your special celebration with us, I love to read all about it.

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  8. dear Zura, First of all let me wish you and your family 'Eid Mubarak' . Hope you had a lovely time celebrating with family.
    I loved the family snaps. Thank you for sharing.

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  9. zura, guess what, i nyaris nak buat baju raya ngan kain Darla ni. Tp x jadi sbb rasa mcm girly sgt. kalo x i dah sedondon ngan your girls..:)

    selamat hari raya!

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  10. kak azidah - thank you kak! *luv*

    Karin - Hye! Thank you for stopping by Karin, LOVE your blog!

    Preeta - thank you for the wishes Preeta! *hugs*

    Suzy - haha I dah agak2 hari tu coz you pun peminat tegar Tanya Whelan..really girly kan? Sib baik tak cukup kain kalo tak I pun sama pakai sedondon ngan anak2 ni hehe...

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  11. i absolutely ADORE the last picture of you and your girls! Everything turned out great, congrats!

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  12. What beautiful family photos.
    Your dresses turned out great, truly! Of course, I love every bit of sewing, drooly dreeses, babies, and crafts I find here, in your blog Zura; but I also have the honor of learning more about Islam. Education and Love are the way to peace. But you forgot to mention about the Eid holiday: What do you eat? LOL.

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  13. Katie - thank you Katie, so happy you're back online! :)

    Mikhaila - Oh Mikhaila, you are the sweetest! And the food? Let's just say all that whole month of fasting was redeemed in just a few days of Eid lol! I ate so much, I LOVE food! Festive, traditional Malay food is the best!

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  14. Salam Aidilfitri Puan..
    Mmg sedondon la.. especially part kain pelikat Tuan.. hehe.. ;)

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  15. Great raya pic..
    kira sedondon le tuh..
    Congrat also on your first baju kurung. Nampak cantik jer.. takde cacat cela pon

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  16. Kamrin te Kronnie11 November 2013 at 22:40

    Hello,
    I live in Holland and always loved needle craft. Through a website about smocking I came across the baju Kurung I can remember in the time my family and I lived in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. I was so curious to see how a baju kurong is made. Are they any patterns available like the one you made for your youngest daughter? I remember the embroidery around the neckline done a lot in the 70's and 80's now not used much. I have always been curious to know what kind of stitch was used for this. Do you know the stitch used and how could I find out.
    Looking forward to your message.
    Regards,
    Kamrin te Kronnie
    Oegstgeest/The Netherlands

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  17. This is such a funny coincidence but I'm the designer of the fabric you used for the tunics. They are so beautiful as are your girls and it was really lovely to see my fabrics used for a celebration such as this. You made my day!

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  18. This is such a funny coincidence but I'm the designer of the fabric you used for the tunics. They are so beautiful as are your girls and it was really lovely to see my fabrics used for a celebration such as this. You made my day!

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  19. Hi Tanya! How wonderful to see you commenting on my blog, I feel very honored! I must be your biggest fan in Malaysia, I have almost all of Barefoot Roses, Darla & Ava Rose with me. Love your creations Tanya, they are just simply wonderful! :)

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  20. Hi Tanya! How wonderful to see you commenting on my blog, I feel very honored! I must be your biggest fan in Malaysia, I have almost all of Barefoot Roses, Darla & Ava Rose with me. Love your creations Tanya, they are just simply wonderful! :)

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