My Traditional Kadazan Costume

I'm a very proud Sabahan. Also a very proud Kadazandusun.
For me, every 'Sumandak' (girl) should own at least one traditional costume of their ethnic.

In conjuction of the araimaitee aka Kaamatan month, May, I make this one for myself :)

:: Closer view::

:: My inspiration, the Kadazan-Penampang attire that i donned during my wedding two years ago ::

I'm not really from Penampang. My husband is. My dad side is from Dusun Tamparuli, while my mum's a Orang Sungai from Sugut.

I am very proud to be born in Borneo, a culture richness place, variety of ethnics/natives. One of my favourite local event is Unduk Ngadau, an annual beauty pageant, where all the beauties will donning a variety of traditional costumes. Check out this site to get a glimpse about this.

:: Close-up of the front buttons ::

:: This is how i sew the darts ::

:: The gold trims with red ribbon as embellishment ::

I use McCall's 5483 from my shop to make the whole attire.

I use the vest B pattern and skirt C with some adjustments made.
Read my pattern review.
This is the garment before embellishment.

Overall, i'm very happy with it. It's not as perfect as the others, but at least i feel very proud wearing it. Feel good sewing... :)