Sew the Look Fabric: Ankara (100% cotton) from Avosato. I used 4 yards for the skirt and 5/8 yard for the bodice. Patterns: For the skirt I used Gertie’s Butterick 6453 and for the bodice I used Gertie’s Lamour Dress pattern. This was my first time creating a fitted bodice with boning. I learned so many new skills following Gertie’s…
Sew the Look Fabric: Customized mud cloth print from JOANN’s. I chose to have my design printed on crinkled chiffon which is 100% polyester crepe fabric with a semi-opaque look. In the tutorial below I demonstrate how I selected my fabric, changed the color and scale, and chose my fabric. Tutorial/Pattern: To create the top I hacked Simplicity 8840. I…
Sew the Look Fabric: Ankara (100% cotton) from House of Maxi Wata. I initially made a skirt using a remnant from a previous bundle I purchased. I loved the fabric so much that I decided to buy more yards and make a matching wrap coat. Pattern: For the wrap coat dress I used my Tory Wrap Coat pattern. I also…
Fabric: Ankara (100% cotton) from Wax Prints Lace N More Pattern: Cambria Duster by Friday Pattern Co. Sizing: I cut the size S. My bust measurement is 37. Modifications: Styling: I styled the duster with a mock neck crop top from PacSun, leggings from Forever 21 and ankle booties from JustFab.
