Although a maxi skirt is my go to item for sewing my wax prints, I decided I needed to switch it up and step out of my comfort zone. I knew this wide leg pants pattern would be the perfect selection for showcasing the wonderful details in my fabric. These pants are comfy, I have the same feeling of comfort…
Am I the only one who has a box full of scrap fabric? I have a really hard time throwing my scraps away. I love african wax prints so much that I can’t bear to just let them go. When I do it pains me to see them sitting in the trash can in my sewing room. I think to…
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…
