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How I Sew a Boubou Gown (Tutorial Session)

Hello my beloved Steemians, welcome to vicvine25 sewing session
This post is in the fulfillment of my introduction post I promise to be sharing my sewing experience and tutorials with steemit family. For today, this is my first video tutorial as more complex ones will come come. I believe in the learning principles that says, start from the simple to the complex

Today, In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through how I sew a beautiful, flowing boubou gown (free gown) using these exact body measurements:

This were the exact body measurements I took the client:
Gown Length: 57 inches
Bust: 40 inches
Waist: 36 inches
Hips: 40 inches
Shoulder Width (Back): 15 inches
Sleeve Length: 12 inches
Round Neck: 3 inches
Half Cut (Shoulder to Waist): 15 inches

The cutting section

What are the items or material I needed to carry out the cutting:

3–4 yards of fabric (Ankara, silk, chiffon, etc.)

Tailor’s chalk

Measuring tape

Scissors

Sewing pins

Sewing machine

Matching thread

Step 1: Folding and Marking

1. I Folded the fabric in two (lengthwise) with the right sides facing each other.

2. I folding it again width-wise, giving me four layers, this allows me to cut both the front and back at once and keep it symmetrical.

Step 2: Marking Out the Measurements I took.

Here, creativity is needed, you need to picture our the gown or you sketch it out. Now Let’s draft the gown based on the measurements taken.

1. For the Length: I place my tape From the top fold, then I measure 57 inches down and mark. Add 2 inches for seam and hem allowance.

2. Bust: here little calculation is needed, since the fabric was folded by 4, so I Divided 40 by 4 = 10. Add 2 inches allowance mark 12 inches across.

3. Waist: I Divided 36 by 4 = 9. Add 2 inches allowance mark 11 inches.

4. Hip: I Divide 40 by 4 = 10. Add 2 inches allowance mark 12 inches.

5. Shoulder width: 15 inches divided by 2 = 7.5 inches. Mark it at the top.

6. Armhole depth: Usually 8–9 inches for bust 40. Mark 9 inches.

7. Half-cut: From shoulder down, mark 15 inches to place bust, waist, and hip lines.

8. Neckline: Mark 3 inches wide and 3 inches deep for a round neck. Use a curve ruler or freehand the neckline shape.

Step 3: Cutting the Fabric

I carefully Cut along all the marked lines: neckline, shoulders, sides, and length.

For the sleeves, I cut short flowy sleeves directly from the body

Step 4: Sewing stage

The fabric was ready for sewing.

Final Touches:

To make my work and finishes neat, I carefully Iron all seams neatly for a professional finishing and to bring out the beauty of the dress.

Here is your boubou gown ready
It’s stylish, free-flowing, and perfect for any occasion.
Hope you love and follow the steps.
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