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How to cut a waterfall jacket: 2 methods and detailed

Waterfall jackets come in various styles and cut, sleeves or no sleeve, pockets, zips, buttons etc                             To make a simple waterfall jacket you will need any fabric of your choice, scissors, chalk, threads                      Method 1 Cut out a square shape fabric that will fit your body by length and width Fold it into 4(still giving u a square shape) Take a chalk and trace a curve from the beginning of one raw edge to the other (don't trace on the part that has its 4 sides folded) Cut the line you traced and open it up, you should get a circle Fold it into two, from the top of the circle measure 12-15 inches depending on how full you want the neck or collar to be,  from that mark measure your shoulder (what you get divide by 2 and mark it) For the armhole , once you have marked the shoulder, the next is the armho...

How to cut a simple pencil skirt

                              To cut a pencil skirt is a simple procedure. If you are into sewing your own dresses, DIYs to save some extra bucks. You can use this pattern to make a skirt with a zip, a band, buttons,loops etc.  What you will need Any fabric of your choice Zip Chalk Measurement tape Measurement you need Waist Hips Skirt length Place the fabric right sides up and fold to mark. Before you mark you need to calculate the figures you need divide the waist and hips by 4 and add 1-2 inches allowance, for the length add 1-2 inches sewing allowance. From the waist to hips is 7-8 Inches depending on the height of the person you measured. Measure and cut. To get the back place the front on the folded fabric add 2 inches for zip allowance and cut To sew. Iron the 2 inches set aside for zip allowance, sew it together right side facing, leaving 7-8 inches at the top fo...

Protective styles for natural hair

To retain length, preserve moisture, avoid breakage and tangling, protective styles are your best friend. P. S comes in various types depending on your hair length, it could be braids, twist and go, wigs, being creative to style your hair and protecting the edges  Here are a few protective styles to try on. Photo credit : various Pinterest accounts

Best of Tiwa Savage

I love tiwa so much, she has a very calm and energetic personality and lately her new music video malo and sugar cane are my faves, OK lemme stop cause I can go on and on about Tiwa Savage. Her style is on point as well, she has been styled by Hilanredasilva  Photo credit: @tiwasavage

Ankara inspiration by Dpiper twins

  Danielle and Chantalle Dwomoh- piper also known as the piper twins started there careers in fashion at a young age, Ghanaian born, model, influencers. There have released various fashion collections to their store. Here are some of their recent collection to get inspired by. Photo credit :@Dpipertwins .

DIY Ankara T-shirt dress

                     The T-shirt dress is a casual outfit that can be dressed up for casual events or an everyday look. I had fun making this dress, I'm gonna show you how to cut it by cloning your old T-shirt or using your body measurements, and sewing the dress. You can use any of the preferred method.   What you will need is: 3 yards of fabric Thread Scissors Chalk Tape (if you are measuring) Method 1  Cloning a T-shirt Fold the fabric you want to see in two, place your T-shirt folded as well onto the fabric. Using a chalk trace out the pattern leaving about half an inch for seam allowance, for the length trace the line down to your desired length. Place the first piece you cut which is the front on the fabric and cut the back, make sure there is enough allowance on the sides so you can pass through the dress since it has no zip or buttons. The cut. Method 2 Using measurements, you will...

Jumia black Friday festival 2017

This years black Friday jumia promises to be better with up to 80% off and also unveiling the jumia MAD (music and deals)