Vogue 9247 Jacket & Gathered Skirt
Pattern: Vogue 9247 View E
Fabric: Angelina/Dashiki Wax
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Changes to Pattern: Did not add fringe to the bottom.
Added pockets to the jacket.
Showing posts with label African Print. Show all posts
Showing posts with label African Print. Show all posts
Monday, October 2, 2017
Thursday, March 9, 2017
Dashiki Top DIY
I made my cousin a Dashiki top for her Birthday. She'll be taking pics in it later.
Her son will wear the same.............I watched a YouTube video and it was pretty easy to follow and make!!!
Front
Back
DIY Dashiki Top Tutorial Here: DIY Dashiki Top/Jersey
Read my previous post on the history of the Dashiki Here: Dashiki Fabric All the Rage
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
African Print Ankara & Kente-The History
A Little Bit of History
You may have heard them referred to as ‘African wax prints’ or ‘tribal’, but what you may not know is that the fabrics are usually neither made in Africa nor designed by Africans. They are actually European-made textiles certain African countries have embraced and made their own.
Wax Print African Fabrics
Non-African Fashion Designers Use African Prints in Their Designs
Cultural Appropriation?
African inspired fashion is the new rave in the fashion industry, again. This trend infiltrated the mainstream in 2010 and has received a significant presence in the runway at fashion shows all over the world! While Western and other non-African Fashion designers have incorporated African elements in their designs, this trend is identified by the use of African print fabrics, such as Ankara, Kente, and the embodiment of African themes in designer creations.
The Originator(s)!
Cultural Appropriation?
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Denim Corset Simplicity #8129
Denim Corset Simplicity 8129 View D
Simplicity 8129 View D
The lining was not part of the pattern, but I had a small piece of African Print fabric so I added a lining to my corset.
Hand made bias binding made on my
Simplicity Bias Tape Maker
Ride side binding added to corset.
Last few steps is to add binding to the entire corset.
Pattern: Simplicity #8129 View D
Fabric: Denim from my stash
Lining: African print fabric from my stash
Threads: Denim and Gutermann Top Stitch (Heavy Duty)
Machines: I used my Bernina 1008 for the top-stitching and my Bernina Artista 200E to sew the corset and lining.
Pattern Alterations/Changes: I did not use boning as called for in the pattern. The denim is a nice weight with no stretch (Approx. 5-7 Oz). I used a heavy interfacing instead which worked well. The back will be laced but I added leather band/trim with grommets and 1/8" leather lacing. I purchased the notions from Joann a while ago and had them in my stash for some time-see links below:
Saturday, August 27, 2016
African Print Ankara Dutch Wax Fabric-Peplum Top-McCalls 7356
Fabric: Ankara Dutch Wax (2 different prints)
Pattern: McCalls 7356 View B
Sewing Machine: Bernina Artista 200E
Sewing Skill: Easy to Intermediate
Sew Again: Maybe, I have quite a few peplum patterns
Recommended: Yes. Instructions were very easy to follow. After the first few steps I tossed them aside.
Pattern Alterations: Instead of just doing the usual ol' hem, I created my own bias tape and created my hem with it. I used my Simplicity bias tape maker, I just love that machine.
Thursday, August 11, 2016
Yes I'm Making Shoes!!!
Summer Espadrilles
Wedge Heels
I was actually sewing these while at work....
Fabric: African Dutch Wax Fabric (From My Stash)
Recommended: Yes (Highly)
Skill Level: Beginner through Advanced Sewers/Crafters
Review: The Dritz espadrille kit is easy to follow. This is fun for children and adults. Dritz carries children's sizes and adults up to size 10. They also supply everything you need to make a cool custom pair of espadrilles. Also comes in the flat style.
Make It Again: Yes, Yes and Yes. I will try the flat style next using up-cycled denim (my sons old jeans).
Video Tutorial: There are a few great tutorials that are easy to follow listed below:
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