SISTERS CAN SEW
Many black women for a long time have been able to do for themselves by sewing. Making our own clothes is a skill that has been passed on to us generation after generation. I was fortunate enough to be taught by mother, who was taught be her mother. There was a period that I stopped sewing, but have since rediscovered the passion and joy I derive from creating. My love of fashion drives me to find patterns and put my spin on it like I did with this dress. I inserted African print at the waistline. I choose fairly simple styles and do my best to make them work for me; body type, my age and style. I believe that it is important for Black Americans to be able to self-sustain ourselves through sewing, gardening, cooking, creating and producing.
Linen fabric A-line dress
I added a vintage looking button at the neckline. The African leather necklace adds contrasting color.
The asymmetrical hemline adds interest to an otherwise simple dress. The side zipper gives easy access.
Nice! But you know, I think it’s important for us all to be able to sew and make cloths that fit and help express who we are, regardless of skin colour or heritage. And to be in contact with our own inner creative spirit. 😊
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Yes I totally agree with you about all people. But at the same time it is also extremely important for families in the black community to continue to pass on traditions because our culture has been systematically been stripped away from us.
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