Diy!!! Cutting and sewing process of bubu dress with strap and bow design
Published on HivePostify by @deborahstitches · Mon Jul 20 2026
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This is a free-flowing bubu gown with: Soft V-neck in front Deep V-back with strap design + bow detail Loose fitting (no zipper needed) Short.
MEASUREMENTS USED Shoulder: 15 Sleeve opening: 11 Hip: 40 Full length: 43 + 1 inch hemming
FABRIC PREPARATION Fold your 2 yards Ankara into two, then fold again (making 4 layers). Ensure the length (43 + 1 inch) is well aligned. The folded edge will form your shoulder line.
CUTTING PROCESS
1. Mark Body Width (Loose Fit) Use ¼ of hip (40 ÷ 4 = 10) Add 4–6 inches allowance for free bubu flow Total = about 14–16 inches from fold Mark straight down from chest to hem.
2. Shoulder & Sleeve Mark shoulder = 7.5 inches (half of 15) From shoulder point, extend outward to form sleeve Sleeve length can be 8 inches Mark sleeve opening = 11 inches round (5.5 each side) Shape slightly for a soft sleeve curve
3. Neckline Cutting Front: Width: 3 inches Depth: 7 inches Shape into a clean V neckline Back: Width: 3 inches Depth: 9 inches Cut deeper V
4. Back Design To achieve the exact back style: From the deep V-back, measure downward spacing (about 2–3 inches gap) Create 2 horizontal strap lines across the back
Each strap should be about 1.5 inches wide
Cut open spaces between straps carefully. Use remaining fabric to cut clean straps if needed
5. Cut Bow Piece Cut a rectangle (about 10 x 6 inches) Fold, sew, and turn to form a neat bow Set aside
SEWING PROCESS
1. Join Shoulders Place front and back together (right sides facing) Sew shoulder lines neatly
2. Finish Neckline Use bias neckline
Attach trimming bias to the front part alone
3. Construct Back Straps Fold strap pieces neatly and stitch Attach across the back opening Space. Make sure straps are firm and straight
4. Attach the Bow Fix the bow at the center of the back Sew firmly on top of strap area
Attach the side pocket to the dress
5. Sew Sides Join both sides from sleeve down to hem Leave sleeve opening free Maintain loose fit.
6. Hem Sleeves Fold sleeve edge Sew neatly
7. Hem Bottom Fold 1 inch (hemming allowance) Sew clean straight hem
FINAL FINISHING Trim loose threads Press neatly Ensure neckline and straps are balanced
Front and back view
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