I love bold and vibrant fabric. I am obsessed with wax prints. My best friend is Nigerian and every since I saw her garments I fell in love with the bold color combinations. In prior years I would mainly wear neutral colors. Now my fabric stash is full of ankara. I purchased this fabric from one of my favorite Etsy…
This was my first dashiki project and I felt pretty accomplished after completing this garment. I was nervous about the neck hole area, but after I began it came together rather quickly. I’m wearing the dashiki as a shirt, but it can also be worn as a dress. After completing mine my sister just had to have one so…
My favorite item to wear and make is hands down a maxi skirt! This maxi skirt is the perfect project for beginners. These skirts are easy to make and they are extremely comfortable to wear. When I first began sewing I made multiple maxi skirts, but I did not add pockets and I now regret having done that. I am…
The first time I made this pattern I made it for my sister, who’s next gift request was a jumpsuit. After completing hers I knew I wanted one for myself (I tried it on before gift wrapping it). I used this double knit fabric to achieve this look. I accessorized with a couple of easy DIY jewelry pieces, some button…
I’ve been on the hunt for a simple jacket pattern that would showcase the full print of my ankara without any seams interrupting the flow of the fabric. When I can across this pattern I knew I had to give it a try. I’m glad I did, I had no fuss sewing this jacket pattern. This is a perfect pattern…
