long Thai silk skirts sold in Singapore are almost always e wraparound version made to fit big fat giant ang moh tourists....which means cutting off anywhere between 3.5-5.5" to shorten them (after leaving an extra 2" seam allowance) & adding lotsa darts. also have to 'close up' e skirt to form a tube & add hook & eye fasteners, so that it can be worn phaa sin style. all sewing done by hand - very therapeutic =)
easier way out is to buy e 'real thing' from non-touristy places in Thailand (e.g. Pahurat in Bangkok) or Laos - all made to fit non-giant locals & ready to wear....but like how often do I get to go there =|
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