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…
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…
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 Looks Fabric: Mudcloth Print (100% cotton) from NasikaWax. I used about 20 yards of fabric to sew everyones outfits. Patterns/Tutorials: Ties and Pocket Squares– For my brothers ties I use a pattern by Sweet Shop Sewing. I also recorded a tutorial on my YouTube channel demonstrating how to sew the tie and pocket square. Skirt with Ruffle Hem–…
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…
