DIY Pleated Maxi Skirt and Off the Shoulder Top | M6706 and M7757

Sew the Look Fabric: Batik/ Ankara/ African Print (100% cotton) from Fabric Mega Shop, similar one can be found here from one of my favorite shops House of Mami Wata. I used 3 yards of fabric for the skirt and 2 yards for the top. Pattern: For the top I used my favorite top pattern McCall’s M7757, view D. For…
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DIY Midi Skirt | Simplicity 9238

Sew the Look Fabric: For the skirt and necklace I used Ankara (100% cotton) from Aaron International. I made the top with ponte knit in my stash, I purchased the fabric from my local fabric store. Patterns/Tutorials: For the skirt I used Simplicity 9238, View B. To create the top I used my tube top pattern from my Tube Dress…
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January and February 2021 Sewing Makes

Happy Thursday Everyone!!! Now I know March is almost over, but I had a vision for a video recapping everything I made in January and February. In the video below I discuss everything I made and I’ve included some video footage of the garments. Enjoy!
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DIY Halter Top and Maxi Skirt

Sew the Look Fabric: Ankara (100% cotton) I bough this fabric about 4 years ago from a fabric shop that is no longer on Etsy. I have yet to find more of this print during my hours of scrolling through fabric. Pattern: The top is Simplicity 8330. This two piece started off as a dress, view C top and view…
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DIY Fitted Bodice and Maxi Skirt | Lamour Dress + Butterick 6453

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…
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