Ankara styles are inarguably one of the most beautiful pieces of clothing available. From the intricate designs and technique to the gorgeous styles that are sewn, they are a slice of heaven.
A beautiful African print cape dress sewn with love. Its with a back zipper. Its made of 100% African cotton print.Other fabric options are available. Please note that measurements in the size guide are general US measurements. I would be please if you send me your measurement of the following. Shoulder to shoulder Bust (Around the bust under the arm) Waist Hips (Around the widest part of your hip) Length (From your shoulder to how long you want the dress) Shipping: We ship Via DHL 3 to 5 working days. Please start an etsy conversation on your enquires
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Today, it's all about more beautiful ankara tops that you can add to your closet. Sometimes, we just need that quick top to throw on when we need to go out.
A well fitted suit set suitable for events This Ankara peplum jacket and pants is made with 100% African wax cotton, The pants has pocket and zipper for easy wear. This outfit will make you appear elegant giving you a simplistic look! This stunning outfit is made with love in Nigeria Custom measurements are welcomed (preferred) but its absolutely fine if you don't have your measurements, We can guide You using Our size chart. Measurements needed: Bust Waist Hip Thigh Height Care instructions: *Wash with mild soap. *Do not machine wash. *Do not bleach. Kindly chat Us up via Etsy conversation if you have any question Thank you.
Bring the DRAMA with this beautiful hand patched coat dress. Skirt is circle cut and floor length for dramatic flare. The entire dress is fully lined except for the sleeves. If you prefer your sleeve lined just let me know. This art piece can be worn over your clothing for a dramatic cool weather jacket or can be worn over a sleek slip dress for a unique and profoundly stunning look. The coat has a button closure in the front. All patchwork pieces are handmade to order and I must explain that all patchwork is varied and unique. I make tons of patchwork and have colors constantly flowing in and other colors becoming extinct. What I can PROMISE is that each piece will be as beautiful, colorful, and interesting as the other works shown in my shop. Every piece listed is something I have made for someone so there is no dull or flat patchworks going out. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS CUSTOM GARMENT SHOP, PLEASE READ SIZING: Most pieces are made custom to your personal measurements. This ensures a reliable fit across the bust and waist as well as allowing for customized lengths. Each garment will be made with built in ease for comfort. Generally, for dresses I will provide an additional 1 inch in the waist and 2 inches in the bust. I will add an additional 2 inches in the waist and 3 inches in the bust for jackets and coats. Skirt waistbands will have an additional half inch. For example, if your measurements are 36 inch bust and 30 inch waist, the finished garment will be 38-39 inches in the bust and 30.5-32 inches in the waist depending on the garment. If you would like additional ease, or room, in the garment, just let me know. Providing correct body measurements is essential to the success of your garment. Taking the measurement in the correct spot is also essential to the fit so please read measurements required carefully and reach out if you have questions. Below is the list of body measurements needed for each garment. (If your garment is sleeveless, you can disregard arm measurements) Feel free to provide any additional details. Bust-measure around the fullest part of your bust, over the breasts. Please include typical bra size, if applicable, for cross reference Waist-measure around the smallest part of the waist or three inches above the belly button. Most garments are high-waisted Overall height-your total measurement in feet and inches. ie: 5’4” Hips-measure around the fullest part of your hips and rear. This is about 9-11 inches below the high waist line, depending on your height Arm length-measure from the shoulder, where a typical shoulder seam would be to the wrist Arm circumference-measure around your upper arm, around the bicep. I will generally add 2-3 inches to the arm measurement for comfort. Length-length from waist to hem or if you provided your height, you can specify ankle length, knee length, floor length, etc. CARE: There is lots of info on the internet about washing African printed textiles but my favorite method is to hand wash in cold water and dry on no heat and finish drying by lying flat to dry. Finish the garment with a hot iron on the steam setting. Many of the textiles can have a firm feel to them. This firmness will soften over time and will disappear when washing. Because I like my prints to be on the sturdy side, I tend to spot clean for as long as possible and only wash when necessary. I have machine washed my garments in cold with no issue but hand washing is the method I tend to recommend. PATCHWORK PIECES: Every piece in my shop is something that I have made for a customer and also used to model a style. You are not ordering the piece in the photo; you are ordering the style made in the patchwork example shown. This means that each piece is 100% unique. The patchwork is handmade by me daily and is always receiving new prints while older prints phase out forever. The patchwork shown is an example and while I cannot say it will be exact to the photo, I am always keeping my patchwork fresh, interesting, and compelling. The garment you receive will be just as colorful, vibrant, and stunning but the prints are changing daily. The multi-color patchwork is the most variable but will always include bright, beautiful prints in reds, oranges, yellows, greens, blues, purple, and a smattering of neutrals. The gradient patchwork or single color theme are also variable over time but expect to enjoy the same color effects and same intensity of colors. My handmade African print patchwork is my baby, it’s my LOVE and my pride and I am always endeavoring to make each piece the most eye dazzling, blazing, gorgeous, lush garment under the sun. That all being said, if you are married to the photo, you will likely be disappointed because I will never be able to replicate the exact patterns and arrangement. I personally think, whatever I am working on, is prettier than the picture anyway, in my opinion. I am happy to show current patchwork layouts so if you have a question or want to see the colors, just let me know. The same is true for some of the belts featured; while I try to use the same belts and linings, many of those prints have left earth so I will substitute something similar. If you have any concerns, feel free to ask to see some sample colors. And I think that’s about it…thank you so much for looking and reading!
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Personally, I love patchwork and its always the more the better for me. This dress is a whirl of rainbow colors and dazzling prints. It has a fitted princess cit bodice and a layered patchwork skirt with tiers built on a circle cut frame for added swish. This dress can easily go edgy with a black patent obi belt and some daring earrings or go sweet with the included sash and some pearls. Tuck in under a rocking leather jacket, a sweet cashmere cardi, or bare shoulders on the beach and you are set to stun the crowd wherever you go. The dress zips in the back and due to the design, it does not have pockets. I'm stuck on the tier thing and have lots of ideas, just need to find the time. I hope you enjoy this piece as much as I enjoy making it. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS CUSTOM GARMENT SHOP, PLEASE READ SIZING: Most pieces are made custom to your personal measurements. This ensures a reliable fit across the bust and waist as well as allowing for customized lengths. Each garment will be made with built in ease for comfort. Generally, for dresses I will provide an additional 1 inch in the waist and 2 inches in the bust. I will add an additional 2 inches in the waist and 3 inches in the bust for jackets and coats. Skirt waistbands will have an additional half inch. For example, if your measurements are 36 inch bust and 30 inch waist, the finished garment will be 38-39 inches in the bust and 30.5-32 inches in the waist depending on the garment. If you would like additional ease, or room, in the garment, just let me know. Providing correct body measurements is essential to the success of your garment. Taking the measurement in the correct spot is also essential to the fit so please read measurements required carefully and reach out if you have questions. Below is the list of body measurements needed for each garment. (If your garment is sleeveless, you can disregard arm measurements) Feel free to provide any additional details. Bust-measure around the fullest part of your bust, over the breasts. Please include typical bra size, if applicable, for cross reference Waist-measure around the smallest part of the waist or three inches above the belly button. Most garments are high-waisted Overall height-your total measurement in feet and inches. ie: 5’4” Hips-measure around the fullest part of your hips and rear. This is about 9-11 inches below the high waist line, depending on your height Arm length-measure from the shoulder, where a typical shoulder seam would be to the wrist Arm circumference-measure around your upper arm, around the bicep. I will generally add 2-3 inches to the arm measurement for comfort. Length-length from waist to hem or if you provided your height, you can specify ankle length, knee length, floor length, etc. CARE: There is lots of info on the internet about washing African printed textiles but my favorite method is to hand wash in cold water and dry on no heat and finish drying by lying flat to dry. Finish the garment with a hot iron on the steam setting. Many of the textiles can have a firm feel to them. This firmness will soften over time and will disappear when washing. Because I like my prints to be on the sturdy side, I tend to spot clean for as long as possible and only wash when necessary. I have machine washed my garments in cold with no issue but hand washing is the method I tend to recommend. PATCHWORK PIECES: Every piece in my shop is something that I have made for a customer and also used to model a style. You are not ordering the piece in the photo; you are ordering the style made in the patchwork example shown. This means that each piece is 100% unique. The patchwork is handmade by me daily and is always receiving new prints while older prints phase out forever. The patchwork shown is an example and while I cannot say it will be exact to the photo, I am always keeping my patchwork fresh, interesting, and compelling. The garment you receive will be just as colorful, vibrant, and stunning but the prints are changing daily. The multi-color patchwork is the most variable but will always include bright, beautiful prints in reds, oranges, yellows, greens, blues, purple, and a smattering of neutrals. The gradient patchwork or single color theme are also variable over time but expect to enjoy the same color effects and same intensity of colors. My handmade African print patchwork is my baby, it’s my LOVE and my pride and I am always endeavoring to make each piece the most eye dazzling, blazing, gorgeous, lush garment under the sun. That all being said, if you are married to the photo, you will likely be disappointed because I will never be able to replicate the exact patterns and arrangement. I personally think, whatever I am working on, is prettier than the picture anyway, in my opinion. I am happy to show current patchwork layouts so if you have a question or want to see the colors, just let me know. The same is true for some of the belts featured; while I try to use the same belts and linings, many of those prints have left earth so I will substitute something similar. If you have any concerns, feel free to ask to see some sample colors. And I think that’s about it…thank you so much for looking and reading!g
Amber Jane Butchart, 32, is a fashion historian, DJ, writer, broadcaster and an associate lecturer at London College of Fashion.
Dit is een stijlvol en gemakkelijk te dragen stuk met een grote veelzijdigheid. Het kan over een spijkerbroek of een rok, een legging of een jurk worden gedragen. Hoe dan ook, het is adembenemend en zal alle ogen op je gericht hebben! Het is een geweldige manier om wat dramatische flair aan je garderobe toe te voegen. De rok is een hoge, lage stijl met volledige cirkeluitsnijding. De voorkant is ongeveer 13 centimeter vanaf de taille aan de voorkant en ongeveer 30 centimeter vanaf de taille aan de achterkant. Dit kan echter eenvoudig worden aangepast als u de voorkeur geeft aan een langere of kortere lengte. Elk stuk is door mij met de hand gemaakt en het patchwork is gemaakt van een verscheidenheid aan Nederlandse wax- en ankara-prints om een spectaculaire nieuwe patchwork-stof in oogverblindende kleuren te creëren. Omdat elk stuk op bestelling met de hand wordt gemaakt, zou je wat variatie moeten verwachten, maar elk stuk zal net zo helder en interessant zijn. De extra brede strikceintuur is ook gemaakt van patchwork om een look te creëren die past bij elke chique boho of een professional met een vleugje verve. Ik ben erg trots op mijn patchwork en hoop dat je er ook van geniet. BELANGRIJKE INFORMATIE OVER DEZE CUSTOM KLEDINGWINKEL, LEES DAN GROOTTE: De meeste stukken worden op maat gemaakt naar uw persoonlijke metingen. Dit zorgt voor een betrouwbare pasvorm over de buste en taille en maakt aangepaste lengtes mogelijk. Elk kledingstuk wordt gemaakt met ingebouwd gemak voor comfort. Over het algemeen zal ik voor jurken een extra 1 inch in de taille en 2 inch in de buste voorzien. Ik zal een extra 2 inch in de taille en 3 inch in de buste toevoegen voor jassen en mantels. Roktaillebanden hebben een extra halve inch. Als uw afmetingen bijvoorbeeld 36 inch buste en 30 inch taille zijn, zal het voltooide kledingstuk 38-39 inch in de buste en 30,5-32 inch in de taille zijn, afhankelijk van het kledingstuk. Als je extra gemak of ruimte in het kledingstuk wilt, laat het me dan weten. Het verstrekken van de juiste lichaamsafmetingen is essentieel voor het succes van uw kledingstuk. De meting op de juiste plek uitvoeren is ook essentieel voor de pasvorm, dus lees de vereiste metingen zorgvuldig door en neem contact op als je vragen hebt. Hieronder vindt u de lijst met lichaamsafmetingen die nodig zijn voor elk kledingstuk. (Als uw kledingstuk mouwloos is, kunt u de armmaten buiten beschouwing laten) Geef gerust aanvullende informatie. Buste-meet rond het volste deel van je buste, over de borsten. Vermeld de typische bh-maat, indien van toepassing, voor kruisreferentie Taillemaat rond het smalste deel van de taille of drie centimeter boven de navel. De meeste kledingstukken hebben een hoge taille Totale hoogte - uw totale meting in voet en inch. ie: 5'4” Heupen-meet rond het volste deel van je heupen en achterkant. Dit is ongeveer 9-11 inch onder de hoge taillelijn, afhankelijk van uw lengte Armlengte gemeten vanaf de schouder, waar een typische schoudernaad naar de pols zou lopen Armomtrek - meet rond je bovenarm, rond de biceps. Ik zal over het algemeen 2-3 inch toevoegen aan de armmeting voor comfort. Lengte-lengte van taille tot zoom of als u uw lengte heeft opgegeven, kunt u enkellengte, knielengte, vloerlengte, etc. specificeren. VERZORGING: Er is veel informatie op het internet over het wassen van Afrikaans bedrukt textiel, maar mijn favoriete methode is om met de hand in koud water te wassen en op geen hitte te drogen en het drogen af te ronden door plat te drogen. Werk het kledingstuk af met een heet strijkijzer op de stoomstand. Veel textiel kan stevig aanvoelen. Deze stevigheid wordt na verloop van tijd zachter en verdwijnt bij het wassen. Omdat ik mijn prints graag aan de stevige kant heb, heb ik de neiging om vlekken zo lang mogelijk schoon te maken en alleen te wassen wanneer dat nodig is. Ik heb mijn kleding zonder problemen in de wasmachine gewassen, maar handwas is de methode die ik meestal aanbeveel. PATCHWORK PIECES: Elk stuk in mijn winkel is iets dat ik voor een klant heb gemaakt en ook heb gebruikt om een stijl te modelleren. U bestelt niet het stuk op de foto; u bestelt de stijl die is gemaakt in het getoonde patchwork-voorbeeld. Dit betekent dat elk stuk 100% uniek is. Het patchwork wordt dagelijks door mij met de hand gemaakt en krijgt altijd nieuwe prints terwijl oudere prints voor altijd verdwijnen. Het getoonde patchwork is een voorbeeld en hoewel ik niet kan zeggen dat het precies op de foto zal zijn, houd ik mijn patchwork altijd fris, interessant en meeslepend. Het kledingstuk dat je ontvangt is net zo kleurrijk, levendig en verbluffend, maar de prints veranderen dagelijks. Het veelkleurige patchwork is het meest variabel, maar bevat altijd heldere, mooie prints in rood, oranje, geel, groen, blauw, paars en een paar neutrale kleuren. Het gradiënt-patchwork of thema met één kleur kan ook in de loop van de tijd variëren, maar verwacht dezelfde kleureffecten en dezelfde intensiteit van kleuren te genieten. Mijn handgemaakte patchwork met Afrikaanse print is mijn baby, het is mijn LIEFDE en mijn trots en ik probeer altijd om van elk stuk het meest oogverblindende, vlammende, prachtige, weelderige kledingstuk onder de zon te maken. Dat gezegd hebbende, als je getrouwd bent met de foto, zul je waarschijnlijk teleurgesteld zijn omdat ik nooit in staat zal zijn om de exacte patronen en opstelling te repliceren. Persoonlijk vind ik, waar ik ook aan werk, hoe dan ook mooier dan de foto, naar mijn mening. Ik ben blij om de huidige patchwork-lay-outs te laten zien, dus als je een vraag hebt of de kleuren wilt zien, laat het me dan weten. Hetzelfde geldt voor sommige van de afgebeelde riemen; terwijl ik probeer dezelfde riemen en voeringen te gebruiken, hebben veel van die prints de aarde verlaten, dus ik zal iets soortgelijks vervangen. Als u zich zorgen maakt, vraag dan gerust om enkele voorbeeldkleuren te zien. En ik denk dat dat het zo'n beetje was... heel erg bedankt voor het kijken en lezen!
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