Hello beautiful people. I has been a while since I shared a DIY project. I have been busy on Sewphilia Studio and trying to release a new pattern. By the way, have you tried the Azania Knit Dress/Top pattern? You definitely should. It’s a great fall pattern and you’d love it. I shared this quick… Read More DIY Flower Vase- Repurposed Ceramic Bowl and Plate- Home décor idea
Hello Sewing Lovers, I am super excited to announce that I launched my first pdf pattern and I named it Sewphilia Studio which means love for sewing. Through Sewphilia patterns, I hope to ignite and grow the love for sewing through easy to make yet stylish and beautiful garments. Each pattern will be designed to… Read More I Launched My First PDF Pattern!!
Today, I’m going to show you how to make a very cool padded braided headband. This is a simple project and a great way to use up fabric scraps since that’s what we’ll be using to add some padding to the braid. Tools and materials: Satin fabric 2-inch wide elastic band Fabric scraps Scissors Measuring… Read More DIY BRAIDED HEADBAND
This skirt has been one of the most fun skirts I have ever made. And it is definitely an eye catcher! I made it to go along with my special Ankara “Burset” top. I am looking forward to styling both of them in different ways. I don’t know why I waited this long to make… Read More Easy DIY Full Tulle Skirt- With minimal tulle
Hi beautiful people, welcome back to the blog. Today is all about this top which I am sure you have seen this top countless times already but I just can’t get enough. I am in love. I made this top for my birthday and recorded the process. Check out the videos below. Back in Shakespeare’s… Read More DIY Corset/Bustier/Basque Top
Happy Birthday to me!🙆Time flies and I am 25 now. Can’t believe another year has gone by – so much happened in 2020. So many lessons learnt, and 2021 is the year to put those in practice and I truly feel blessed (+ another year wiser)! Birthdays are usually a reason for me to dress… Read More My 25th Birthday! Reflections and Look book
Hello beautiful people! Welcome back to the blog. Hand fans are a hot accessory for summer and understandably so! Its super hot and you can’ always be in front of a fan or in an air conditioned room. Making a hand fan is really easy and I hope you will give it a try in… Read More DIY Fabric Hand Fan! How to make an Ankara hand fan| Pelumz Secretz
Hello beautiful people, Are you disgusted by the overflowing bag of fabric scraps? Do you want to take a break from sewing and get crafty? Well, here is the perfect project for you. I am not promising that your scarp fabric bag will stop overflowing, but I promise that it would make you feel better… Read More Fabric Flower Wall Art- How to use fabric scraps
Hello, Welcome back to the blog! Your sewing machine needs to be cleaned regularly in order to keep running like you want it to. Do you open her up at least once a month to get rid of those dust bunnies? I sure hope so! Love your sewing machine and it will love you back!… Read More Sewing Machine Maintenance at Home – HOW TO CLEAN YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Hi guys, welcome back to the blog Watch the video below to learn how to draft a sweet heart neckline top with puff sleeve and low cut out back. Happy sewing!
I do not like throwing away fabric, every piece is precious to me. As a result, from time to time, I have to find something to do with my overflowing scrap fabric bag. This upcycled fabric wall art is quick and easy to do. You can do so many variations with different fabric, colors and… Read More DIY Upcycled Wall Art With Fabric Scraps
Welcome back to the blog, it’s been very busy around here and I love it, because we are making pretty and unique hand-made clothing. In today’s blog, I will be reviewing the Ogden cami by True Bias Patterns. It’s my first Odgen cami, and it’s also officially my first cami. lol, I have tried to… Read More MY FIRST OGDEN CAMI – SEW & TELL PATTERN REVIEW
Welcome back to the blog! I am super excited about this week’s sewing DIY, for many reasons including the fact that it is the easiest sewing project ever and the results are a beautiful, elegant, and stylish top. Organza sheer puff sleeve tops were trendy last year 2019 so I bought this iridescent green organza… Read More DIY Sheer Sleeve Top- Organza top
Nothing says summer more than a breezy maxi skirt which is perfect for your beach-y vacations! Unfortunately there are no beachy vacations this summer because of the Covid-19 Lockdown. However, this has not stopped this maxi skirt from making it’s way into fashion this period, especially a tied skirt, which has been trending. I decided… Read More DIY TIERED MAXI SKIRT- ANKARA SKIRT
If it is your first time coming across my blog, this post might make a bad first impression. However, do trust me when I say “do not judge a book by its cover”. But right off the bat, I will be honest and say I am a lazy sewist, an impatient one that just wants… Read More Sewing steps I completely skip while sewing – Sewing Confession
The scrunchies from the 90’s are back in fashion! It’s funny how fashion is circular: it changes and resurfaces after a few years. So the lesson here is do not make fun of a trend, cos you might find yourself rocking it 5 years down the line. Scrunchies are perfect for your first sewing project… Read More How to make Scrunchies: DIY Ankara Scrunchies
This top taught me one lesson; Have enough fabric on hand! lol. I bought the fabric used for this top in my local fabric store on their black friday sale in 2019, and it was the last 2 meters. I loved the paisley-like print, and the colour. However, I did not know what to make… Read More DIY TIE FRONT BELL SLEEVE TOP
I transformed my Iro and Buba into a shirred square neck top with puff sleeves and a skirt. I’ve had the Iro and Buba for like 5 years now and I’ve only worn it twice. I loved it, but I don’t have occasions that I can wear it to. So decided to turn it into… Read More DIY SQUARE NECK PUFF SLEEVE TOP | IRO AND BUBA TRANSFORMATION
I know we have all hear about the 3 R’s “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”. As catchy as this slogan is, it does not convey the importance of recycling. One of the common things we can recycle is paper. What Are the Most Significant Benefits of Paper Recycling? Recycling paper conserves natural resources, saves energy, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and… Read More PAPER RECYCLE ARTS & CRAFTS: PAPER CLAY MAP OF AFRICA SCULPTURE
Learn to make a Reversible Bonnet that also is a Head Wrap. The satin bonnet tutorial explains the process of making it step by step that even a on absolute beginner can understand. The satin inner layer makes it great for natural hair. It entails how to tie the head wrap too. The tie detail… Read More How To Make a Satin Bonnet Head Wrap
Kim Kardashian dropped her “The Cozy Collection” will drop on Monday, December 9, at 9 A.M. PST but since I am not a big fan of the celebrity, I only knew about this last month when another influencer I followed on Instagram mentioned how much she really wanted the lounge wear set. I then checked… Read More DIY Kim Kardashian’s Expensive Skims Cozy Collection for just $6
Tie-dye seems to be in fashion these days, so I decided to jump on the train and try it out for myself. It’s my first time doing tie-dye, and with bleach! A disclaimer before you start out this project is to use a tshirt you do not mind losing or going to waste. Although I… Read More DIY BLEACH TIE-DYE T-SHIRT/ LETTUCE HEM/ RUCHED T-SHIRT
This video is a 3-tiered/ layered skirt tutorial. I made this skirt for my mom as a birthday and mother’s day gift. This skirt also has an exposed elastic band feature which gives it a gathered skirt look. So, the long name for this skirt would be a layered half-circle gathered skirt with an exposed… Read More How to make a 3-Tiered/Layered Skirt with Exposed Elastic Band- Sewing Tutorial
Easy Tunic/Shift dress with colorful patch pockets. It great for beginners and it is a great way to utilize leftover fabric on a new project. If you like dresses with pockets, this dress has got you covered, with all the pockets you need! Use bright colors to elevate the look of this simple dress. Click… Read More Easy Shift Dress with Patch Pockets
In light of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, face masks are in huge demand right now. Millions of masks are needed, and you can help. If you’ve got a sewing machine or a simple hand sewing needle, this is one way you may be able to help out. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that DIY… Read More DIY FABRIC FACE MASK + FREEPATTERN + TUTORIAL
Here is a simple tutorial on how to make your own pattern, how to cut the fabric, and how to sew the belt. An OBI belt is a Japanese inspired belt looks great on all body types and it’s super easy to make. So after making your OBI belt, how do you wear it? How… Read More How to make an OBI fabric belt
Making knife-pleats could be quite a daunting task because they are smaller than box pleats. They require calculations to determine the amount of pleats, the size, fabric needed, etc. Too much maths in my opinion. lol Learn how to make an easy knife-pleated skirt using a fork. To make this process easy and fast, I… Read More Easy Knife Pleats using a Fork (Knife-Pleat Skirt)
Getting fabric is the joy of every crafter and sewist. Come on the journey with me while I show you my recent fabric haul “There is beauty in African Fashion” What better way to showcase the vibrancy of the continent than through colorful Ankara fabrics. I love African print fabric AKA Ankara! They come in… Read More WHERE TO BUY AFRICAN PRINT FABRIC (ANKARA FABRIC HAUL)
This DIY has a sneaky detail at the back. Can you guess what? Yep, it has a shirred back, no fastenings like zips or buttons. Very easy to make and wear and may I add on trend. This DIY is inspired by chanel’s 2019/202 cruise collection. Here is the tutorial;
I got this idea from Pinterest while searching for ideas on what to do with my leftover sequin fabric. I thought it was a great idea, and luckily, I was also able to find a snake print t-shirt at H&M similar to the Pinterest one. It was a very easy DIY to make, I shared… Read More DIY Sequin Block T-shirt (With Contrasting Snake Print Fabric)
I enjoy making dresses, and what better way to take it up a notch by adding a collar and making it a shirt dress. I particularly love shirt dresses because they can serve as a good statement piece in a minimalist wardrobe, even though I still love colour. They are very versatile for any season… Read More DIY Shirt Dress with Mandarin Collar
As a beginner, walking into the fabric store was extremely overwhelming. There are different types of fabrics and I did not know their names or if they will be appropriate for the project I wanted to make. But fabric shopping is fun, more than feeding the eyes, and if I had the money, I would… Read More Everything you need to know about fabrics for Sewing Beginners
I hate wasting in general, so throwing fabric away is a big NO for me! Plus I find that thinking of what to do with them keeps me on my toes and engaged. If you hoard fabric scraps like me and are looking for a way to use them, worry no more, I got you… Read More Scrap Fabric Project: Fabric Afro Hair Wall Art/Frame.
Have you stumbled across this beautiful fabric? It comes in a variety of beautiful prints, mostly floral, and varying textures? They all have one thing in common though, it is soft and slippery CHIFFON!. Yeah you got it. These qualities are what makes and breaks chiffon. Chiffon is one of many lightweight and sheer fabric,… Read More Tips for Sewing with Chiffon- 6 Tips for Beginners
My last blog was an introduction to sewing for beginner’s series, which I hope will be a guide to sewing for beginners. It will focus on everything you need to get started sewing as a beginner. Before you start sewing, there are some basic things you are going to need in order to get started… Read More Top 10 Essential Sewing Supplies/Tools for Beginners
This post marks the beginning of the sewing for beginner’s series. If you want to learn how to get started sewing, or you are looking for inspirations on simple projects to start with, I got you covered, I am going to talk about materials and tools you need, sewing tips, and more. You’ve got a… Read More SEWING FOR BEGINNERS: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO GET STARTED
I was watching videos about print on demand t-shirts and how they are making people money as passive income. It was suggested that the memes should be funny and relatable. I decided to give it a try and see what I could come up with. I’m afraid I am not as funny as I think.… Read More 5 Relatable Funny Sewing Memes/Quotes
I remember when I was looking for my first sewing machine… I was overwhelmed by the vast number of options available. This is not surprising because generally, I do not enjoy shopping for this very same reason. In addition to the overwhelming number of options, the prices on Amazon were something else. As a beginner… Read More BEST SEWING MACHINES FOR BEGINNERS
New year, New feels, New chances, Same dreams, Fresh start This is the first post on my new blog. I’m just getting this new blog going, so stay tuned for more. Subscribe below to get notified when I post new updates. I ended 2019 with a grateful heart. I would say it was a great… Read More Welcome to my blog: Big Plans for 2020
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