Work It Wednesday-African Skirt by Kery B.

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This is a special Work it Wednesday post. Today I am featuring my first sewing project!  I made my own African skirt! It took me a looong time but I finally got it right and here it is!

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My sewing class gave me the basics I needed to start. However, I found a great video on YouTube that walked me through the process. I have to admit, making gathers is not easy the first time.  I had to try it a few times before I got it right.  The fabric came from Africa By the Yard ( Store information is in my last post).

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Shoes by Guess via DSW

After buying a few items like thread and interface for the waistband, I was ready to go!  I am so excited that it actually fits and I really saved money.  My other African skirt cost about $80.00, this skirt cost me $25.00 to make! I think it was worth an afternoon of trying something new.  If you put your mind to it…you can do it! I can’t wait to make another skirt.  Here is the link to the DIY Gathered Skirt Video. There are so many how to videos available on sewing.  I look forward to learning more and sharing my projects with you! 

Stay busy being fabulous,

-Kery B.

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14 Comments

  1. Debora Wright
    February 24, 2016 / 9:06 am

    You go Kery! You are showin’ out…and I love it! You make me proud. cute, economical, and by your very own hand…awesome.

    • Kery B.
      Author
      February 24, 2016 / 3:19 pm

      Thank you!
      -Kery B.

  2. Paige
    February 24, 2016 / 1:02 pm

    Love it!

    • Kery B.
      Author
      February 24, 2016 / 3:18 pm

      Thank you!
      -Kery B.

  3. Lisa Britt
    February 24, 2016 / 5:21 pm

    I really love the print. It looks awesome. Are you sure you are a novice?

    • Kery B.
      Author
      February 24, 2016 / 5:55 pm

      Thank you Lisa!
      -Kery B.

  4. Judith C.
    February 24, 2016 / 8:49 pm

    Hats off to you! Beautiful skirt and you wear it well. I think I see a Keryb line in your future.

    • Kery B.
      Author
      February 24, 2016 / 10:41 pm

      Thank you Judy!
      -Kery B.

  5. Alison
    February 24, 2016 / 9:59 pm

    Great job! Beautiful skirt😊

    • Kery B.
      Author
      February 24, 2016 / 10:40 pm

      Thank you!
      -Kery B.

  6. Simone Jackson
    February 25, 2016 / 9:14 am

    Make me a skirt mom!

    • Kery B.
      Author
      February 25, 2016 / 11:44 pm

      Ok Boo!
      Love,
      Mommy 😊

  7. Shari
    February 26, 2016 / 1:30 pm

    Kery,
    Your skirt turned out beautiful and your jewelry matches perfectly. Great look!

    • Kery B.
      Author
      February 26, 2016 / 2:40 pm

      Thank you!
      -Kery B.