African Print Dress

by Venita Elaine, in category D.I.Y., Dress, Fashion, OOTD

I’m still outside the box and I’m not sure I’ll ever go back.  I decided to channel my girl ThatBlackChick who is a talented designer with the most amazing skills that I’ve  ever seen…she’s nice to boot and takes the time to always leave encouraging messages. 🙂  Thanks Michelle.   I’m not anywhere close to her awesomeness but I tried to play around with an Ankara print that I had purchased a while ago.   The problem with being a fabric hoarder is that you don’t remember where you got your fix from.  But you can find African Print fabric here.

I used Vogue for the dress because I wanted something simple that would showcase the fabric design.   What you see here is no accident.  I cut the fabric so that the shoulders, sleeves and hem highlight the fabric trim and the body of the dress showcases the large circle designs.  Not too shabby if I say so myself. 🙂

DSC_0945DSC_0947DSC_0948 This was another easy sew.  The front and back are cut on fold ….what’s not to love.  I had to get use to the cut of the dress as it is narrows from the lower hip to the leg but otherwise – it’s growing on me.  I found a pair of strappy sandals to complete the look.  I’m ready now – where are we going?

I’ll be back soon with more eye candy.   Thanks for Stopping by.

Gotta Go…Gotta Sew

Venita Elaine

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13 thoughts on “African Print Dress”

  2. On point with the fabric placement, this dress is just fabulous very professionally done.

  4. Ahhhhhh Yessssss, stay outside the box it’s more fun!!! That print works lovely with the dress, placement is perfecto! I’m loving your work over here. -Michelle

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