Sewing a Beautiful Gown For My Customer Using Ankara Fabrics and Pocket Taped with Organza Fabric
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In this post I will be sharing with you how I made an ankara gown that has a black contrast detail on the neckline for a customer. This fabric has been in my shop for more than 8 months because the customer haven't concluded on what she wanted to do with the fabric, she brought it with some other fabrics that i made for her as at that time. So, I'm glad she finally decided to make the dress as it will reduce the stuffs on my shelf.
The combination of the ankara fabric with black fabric around the neckline creates a beautiful contrast between the other colours in the ankara fabric. Also, another notable part is the little opening at the neckline which gives the front part a lovely touch. The pocket areas is also pronounced with the big pockets more like baggy shorts pockets and the black organza fabrics used on the edge.
Materials Used
- Ankara fabric
- Organza fabric
- Zip
- Matching threads
- Scissors
- Measuring tape
- Tailoring chalk
Measurements
- Bust - 38"
- Underbust - 32"
- Waist - 30"
- Hip - 42"
- Bust point - 8"
- Full length - 60"
- Knee - 18"
- Thigh - 25"
Step by Step
- To start with, I folded the ankara fabric into two with the right sides facing each other and I used the customer's measurements to draft the bodice pattern.
Then I marked marked out the neckline, shoulder, armhole and waistline and added 1.5" seam allowance before moving on to cut out the front and back pieces of the bodice.
Since we are using a zip at the back i added zipper allowance at the centre back to create room for the zip.
Next, I drafted and cut out the black fabric for the upper front bodice and I created the small opening at the centre front also.
Next, for the skirt part, I folded the remaining ankara fabrics and drafted the skirt using the waist, hips and full length measurements.
Then I cut out the front and back pieces of the skirt and also added 1.5" seam allowance.
Then I moved on to joining the front and back bodice at the shoulder seams and also joined side seams ensuring that the bust area as well as the waist is properly aligned.
After that I attached the black fabric to the ankara bodice on the upper area ensuring that it fits the edges by first using hemming gum and pressing iron to hold it together and afterwards i sew them together using the sewing machine.
Next, I drafted the sleeve pattern using the ankara fabric and then I cut out the sleeves and attached it to the bodice. Then I double checked to be sure they had a similar shape and size.
Next, I joined the front and back skirt pieces at the side seams and I aligned the waistline of the skirt against the bodice and I attached them together.
Then I gave the seam around the waistline a good press to flatten and make it smooth.
Then i attached the pocket at the sides of the skirt part. I used organza fabrics to tape the edges of the pocket to give it a more refined loook.
Then i attached the zip to the centre back opening on the bodice that I have created earlier. And i proceed to trim loose threads and made any necessary adjustments.
- I gave the dress a good press and placed it on the mannequin to check for any necessary adjustments.
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