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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DIY Two Toned Cambria Duster

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.
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DIY Duster | New Look 6305

Sew the Look Fabric: Ankara (100% cotton) from Ankara and Lace Pattern: New Look 6305, View E Sizing: I cut the size 12, I sized down from the recommended size. My bust measurement is 37, I looked at the finished garment measurements to make my decision. The finished garment bust measurement for the size 12 is 39.5 inches, giving me…
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DIY Maxi Half Circle Skirt + Halter Top | Jamaica Collection

Happy Thursday Everyone. Today I’m bringing you look #3 from my Jamaica Trip Collection. Out of all five of the looks I made, this one is my favorite. Don’t get me wrong, I love my other makes, but this one right here, I feel so regal and magical. Maybe it’s the fullness and movement of the skirt that has me…
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DIY High-Low Wrap Dress with Tie Sleeves | Jamaica Collection

Happy Tuesday Everyone. Today I’m bringing you look #2 from my Jamaica Trip Collection. In order to create my dress I used some gorgeous Kente print fabric from my stash and  my Tory Wrap Coat pattern with a modification to the sleeve and collar.  For the sleeve I used McCall‘s M7974 (View A). I cut the size 12 sleeve. I…
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