Butterick 5491...in a woven fabric

A Suzi Chin knit pattern made with 100% African cotton fabric.....Sweetttttttttt....wink

Fabric: 100% African fabric

Pattern Description: Loose-fitting, flared dresses A, B, below mid-knee or evening length, have lined, gathered v-neck bodice, neck band, front draped midriff and back zipper.

Pattern Sizing: I didn't use the pattern sizing to cut this fabric, I cut based on the client's measurement
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?: I really can't say, but looke so superb on the client when she tried it on

Were the instructions easy to follow: I did't use it for most part, but very straight forward 

Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made:
I lengthened the dress to floor length,
I lined the bodice and
lengthened the neck belt so that it will drop down when tie in the back
I sewed both the lining and the fabric as one piece right-side together and turned outside for a neater inside

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? Absolutely love the style and everything about this pattern. Nothing to dislike

Conclusion: A very nice pattern, easy to sew and very flattering. I will surely be  making one for me as well.

Enjoy!!!

Another dress....S2584

Another beautiful dress for another beautiful client..... Cynthia Rowley dress made from African fabric....The result is a simple and stylish dress...
Here is the review

Fabric: 100% African fabric

Pattern Description: Misses Dress, Tunic and Headband Cynthia Rowley Collection. I made view B with sleeve A
 
Pattern Sizing: P4  12-20. Cut  between 14 and 16 for the client

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?: Not really, because client wants it to hit her knee so I lengthened  and didnt make wide hem band.

Were the instructions easy to follow: I didn`t follow the instuction because it`similar to African men garment  I learned to sew when I went home last year so I just used the same technique.

Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made:  I lengthened by 2 inches and didn`t do hem band

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?  Client chose it because she loves the style and I love it too. It`s a simple and stylish style to sew... Highly recommend and should be straight forward for a beginner as well

Enjoy!!!

A dress....Simplicity 3503

This dress is for one of my clients and the fabric is from me.... one of the African fabrics I have for sale. This particular fabric is from Ghana (West Africa) and its called AKOSOMBO. It's a very nice one, feels like linen and sews effortlessly...I love it.  I will be posting the newest African Fabrics I have for sale soon. The camera is not doing  justice to the color, its a beautiful combination of black, orange and blue.

I used Simplicity 3503, with modification. Since the fabric is cotton and the pattern is drafted for knit so I did flat measurement and draped it on the dress form first . Here is the outcome.

Fabric: African Fabric 100% cotton

Pattern Description: Misses' knit dress in 2 lengths with bodice variations



Pattern Sizing: (R5) 14-22. I cut size 14, usually I sew size 10 for this client but after the flat measurement it falls on 14
 
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?: Pretty much
 
Were the instructions easy to follow: Super easy , no wonder this pattern is rated best pattern of 2009, so easy to sew .
 
Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: 
I lengthened the strap to make a criss-cross back, just a little touch to the style
Did lat pattern measurement for fit 
Used the selvage edge of the fabric to make the midriffsand
Put side zipper.......
 
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I like everything ...Lovely and stylish. Highly recommend and great for beginners.
 

Enjoy the rest of the week...

 

Some sewing.....

I know it's been so long since my last post, I just feel so lazy these days to make  blog entry. I have been busy with my new sewing/fabric business that I don't even have time to sew for myself, though I managed to sew a skirt for me and 2 dresses for my liitle girl, aside those things are really busy around here, but Thank God the kids are back in school....sigh.....

On another note, I really want a new camera , a nice affordable one....lol , my Kodak easyshare is not cooperating anymore or rather I am getting so tired of it, I want one that gives good quality image and ease of use..I don't have any in mind yet but your inputs will be appreciated.....

What's been happening in the blogland? Sure have missed so much...... hey?,.....wink. I will try as much as I can to  catch up................;;lol

Please enjoy some of my creations, have got some more but will downlaod  later.......  for now enjoy these.

My favourite...............I believe I can fly.......

Have a great long weekend yuall...... Catch yeah later

Aminat