Welcome back to the blog! I am super excited about this week’s sewing DIY, for many reasons including the fact that it is the easiest sewing project ever and the results are a beautiful, elegant, and stylish top. Organza sheer puff sleeve tops were trendy last year 2019 so I bought this iridescent green organza… Read More DIY Sheer Sleeve Top- Organza top
Nothing says summer more than a breezy maxi skirt which is perfect for your beach-y vacations! Unfortunately there are no beachy vacations this summer because of the Covid-19 Lockdown. However, this has not stopped this maxi skirt from making it’s way into fashion this period, especially a tied skirt, which has been trending. I decided… Read More DIY TIERED MAXI SKIRT- ANKARA SKIRT
If it is your first time coming across my blog, this post might make a bad first impression. However, do trust me when I say “do not judge a book by its cover”. But right off the bat, I will be honest and say I am a lazy sewist, an impatient one that just wants… Read More Sewing steps I completely skip while sewing – Sewing Confession
I love simple Ankara tops that can be paired with basic pieces like jeans and a skirt. This top fits the description. I made similar top for myself last year. I posted the picture on Instagram and a lot of people said I should make a tutorial. My friend also requested I make one for… Read More DIY ANKARA CIRCLE TOP
The scrunchies from the 90’s are back in fashion! It’s funny how fashion is circular: it changes and resurfaces after a few years. So the lesson here is do not make fun of a trend, cos you might find yourself rocking it 5 years down the line. Scrunchies are perfect for your first sewing project… Read More How to make Scrunchies: DIY Ankara Scrunchies
This top taught me one lesson; Have enough fabric on hand! lol. I bought the fabric used for this top in my local fabric store on their black friday sale in 2019, and it was the last 2 meters. I loved the paisley-like print, and the colour. However, I did not know what to make… Read More DIY TIE FRONT BELL SLEEVE TOP
I transformed my Iro and Buba into a shirred square neck top with puff sleeves and a skirt. I’ve had the Iro and Buba for like 5 years now and I’ve only worn it twice. I loved it, but I don’t have occasions that I can wear it to. So decided to turn it into… Read More DIY SQUARE NECK PUFF SLEEVE TOP | IRO AND BUBA TRANSFORMATION
I learnt how to sew in 2017 by attending a sewing class for 3 months. I had just graduated from university and after being stuck in the house for months while searching for a job, I needed something to make me leave the house every day and prevent me from dying of boredom 😅.Sewing started… Read More Sewing saved me during Covid-19 Lockdown! : My sewing story
I know we have all hear about the 3 R’s “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”. As catchy as this slogan is, it does not convey the importance of recycling. One of the common things we can recycle is paper. What Are the Most Significant Benefits of Paper Recycling? Recycling paper conserves natural resources, saves energy, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and… Read More PAPER RECYCLE ARTS & CRAFTS: PAPER CLAY MAP OF AFRICA SCULPTURE
I do not throwing fabric cutouts after I am done cutting fabric for a project. I pile them in a bag and when it is full, I think of projects that I can do to utilise the fabrics. Ideas for using Scrap Fabric! Wondering what to do with scrap fabric after a sewing project? DIY… Read More DIY Pillow with Fabric Filling- Scrap Fabric Project
