☆.D.I.Y Ankara Top & OOTN.☆

A couple of weeks ago I was let down by my tailor (as usual) who failed to produce an ankara dress for me, so I took it upon myself to sew something myself, a top. I only had around 6 hours to complete the top so I went with something simple that wouldn't take too much time to complete. I've never really had experience with sewing (apart from my textiles class in year 10 which I never paid attention in lol) so this was more an easy way to do it without any patterns.

Here's how I did it:

Step 1:

Trace around desired top twice for the front and back (I added length and sleeves to mine also).

 Step 2:

I cut a low scoop neckline for the front of the top.

Step 3:

Then a higher neckline for the back of the top.

 Step 4:

I then placed the two pieces together (wrong side) and pined them together ready for sewing.

Step 5:

 I sewed along the bottom, sides and shoulders remembering to leave the neck and arm free.

And the RESULT!

I added a thin belt just to make the top more flattering...

Now for the OOTD, making an appearance is my aunty as usual who got her dress sewn by her tailor..

Dress: Tailor

Belt: Primark

Bag: Unknown

Shoes: Next

 

Top: D.I.Y

Belt: New look

Clutch Bag: ASOS

Pencil Skirt: ASOS

Shoes: Primark

Earrings: Primark

Bracelets: H&M

Until next time guys...Peace & God bless