Fabric: Afrique Clothing Store, Ankara, 100% cotton Pattern: I used New Look 6514 for the silhouette and New Look 6305 for the neckline. The ruffle tier is from a tutorial on my YouTube channel. For the pants I used Simplicity 8605. Sizing: I cut New Look 6514 in a size medium
Fabric: Ankara (100% cotton) from Afrique Clothing Store, I used 6 yards (I have about 2 yards of the bottom boarder left over) Pattern: To create the top part of the dress I used two patterns Burda 6968 and McCall’s 7943. I used the Burda pattern to alter the neckline of the McCall’s pattern. I recorded this explanation and it…
My favorite season for sewing is here!!! I can’t wait to share all of summer sewing goodies with you all. Details on today’s maxi dress are below. Enjoy! Sew the Look Fabric: Kente Print DTY Knit from Fabric Wholesale Direct Pattern: McCalls’s M7593 Sizing: I cut multiple sizes. Here are measurements, in inches, for your reference: bust 37, waist 29,…
Fabric: Scuba Crepe Knit Fabric from Minerva in the color citrus Pattern: Sicily Slip Dress by Sewing Patterns by Masin. I followed along to Brittany J Jones tutorial on YouTube. Sizing: I cut the size B, I sized one size down from the recommended size. My bust measurement is 37 inches, I looked at the finished garment measurements to make…
Sew the Look Fabric: Ankara (100% cotton) from Wax Prints Lace N More, similar one print can be found here Pattern: I made this dress for Sewn Magazine‘s June 2020 issue, which was the Ankara issue. There might be some copies left, you contact Michelle to verify. For the infinity top of the dress I used the same method as…
