Purple Tulip Iro and Buba
5.26.2014
Happy Memorial Day, Everyone! Hope you guys are enjoying your day.. Thankful for every brave soldier who faithfully and willingly give everything to protect our country. May God Bless you and your family.
Joann Fabric
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Tulip Style Iro and Buba
3.04.2014
The Modern Day Iro and Buba: Nigeria's newest Fashion Trend
Kente Top
3.02.2014
Happy Sunday Loves!! Hope you guys are having a wonderful Sunday..
So I've been trying to learn pattern-making for a while now, and let me tell you, it has not been easy. About a few months ago, I decided to put what I've learned so far into practice. I wanted to make a simple top that I can wear on a pair of jeans or skirt. Even though I wanted it to be extremely easy to make, I still wanted it to have something that makes it different/unique, so I decided to make the sleeves different (see pic below). I was also going to add curves to the side seam on the hem, but I changed my mind.
Frankenpattern: Chevron Peplum Top
8.21.2013
Vogue Patterns 8815 Top + Simplicity Pattern 1650 Dress
Description:
V8815 - Fitted top has raised waist/hemline variations and narrow hem, back zipper.
S1650 - Shift dress in two lengths has scoop neckline with optional notch detail & sleep & peplum options.
Fabric Used: Keepsake Calico Fabric- Green & White Chevron from Joann Fabric. (Here)
Pattern Sizing:
V8815 - I cut size 8 for the bodice.
S1650 - I cut size 4 for the Peplum and size 8 for the sleeves (I wanted more room)
Were the Instructions easy to follow? I really didn't follow the instructions because I've made several Peplum tops and now know how to put them together, but the instructions for both pattern were pretty easy to follow when I used them the first time.
Likes or Dislikes about the Pattern: I love the pleated high-low peplum.
Pattern Alterations or Design Changes made: No pattern alterations.. Since I used chevron print fabric, I tried my best to match the chevron. When matching chevrons/stripes, make sure to fold in the seam allowance before matching.
Would you Sew it again? Yes, I will.. Looking forward to making it for others too.
Travel: DIY Pencil Skirt Swimwear Cover-Up
7.31.2013
What I Wore: ATLANTIC CITY
A couple of weeks ago I was scrolling through the Instagram pics from the people I follow and noticed a picture of Rihanna in a bikini wearing a white-mesh tube/pencil skirt cover-up. I thought it was cute, a neat way to cover-up without really covering up. It was different... So I saved the pic in my "To Make" pile...
A few days later, I walked into Joann Fabric looking for patterns sale and the first thing that caught my eye was this white-mesh knit fabric. WINNING!!!. I knew exactly what I was going to sew with it, so I purchased a yard of it.
Polka Dots Gathered Skirt
6.19.2013
Sorry that I haven't posted anything in a while... I've been a little busy (more like vacationing) to post on the site. ;) But I have been posting a lot on Instagram, so follow me there (@SewUrbane) if you have an IG account.
This post is about a Polka Dot skirt I made back in April, I believe. I wanted something vintage and fun so I thought why not make something with polka dots.
Anyway, with the help of my lil sis, I found this awesome brown and white polka dot fabric at Joann Fabric. It was in the Quilting Fabrics section. The skirt was pretty easy to make because this was my third time making it (see "Skirt w/ Sash"), except this time, I didn't add the belt loops and sash. The skirt has pockets on the sides.
I wore the skirt to church the following Sunday and the funny thing is, a fellow Sassy Sewer Student (Biodun aka ABs) from my Sewing Class also wore her Level 1 skirt to church. We were so proud to be rocking out DiY skirts. I'm so proud of ABs and her work. Glad she loves sewing just as much as I do. :)
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