Diy!! How to Cut and Sew a Shaped Ankara Gown with Front V Trimming & Sleeve Edge Design
Published on HivePostify by @deborahstitches · Mon Aug 03 2026
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This is a fitted (shaped) Ankara gown with a neat V front trimming design, decorated sleeve edge, and side pocket. Follow this step carefully for a clean, professional finish and you will achieve the same thing.
Let's get started let me take you to the process of the cutting and sewing
Measurements Used Shoulder: 15 Bust: 35 Waist length: 16 Waist: 31 Empire line: 23 Hip: 38 Full length: 57 Sleeve length: 13 Round sleeve: 13/12
Drafting the Pattern Step 1. Basic Body Draft
Mark full length 57 inches From shoulder, mark: Waist length: 16 inches Empire line: 23 inches
Step2. Horizontal Measurements (Divide by 4 + ease) Bust: 35 ÷ 4 = 8.75 + 1 inch ease = 9.75 inches Waist: 31 ÷ 4 = 7.75 + 1 inch ease = 8.75 inches Hip: 38 ÷ 4 = 9.5 + 1 inch ease = 10.5 inches Shape the dress from bust → waist → hip to get a fitted look.
Step3. Shoulder & Neckline Shoulder: 7.5 inches on fold Neck width: 3 inches Front neck depth: 5–6 inches (V shape later) Back neck depth: 1.5 inches Shoulder slope: 1.5 inches
Cutting the Pieces Cut front and back separately
Add zip allowance (1–1.5 inches) to the back Cut lining using same pattern
Cut sleeves: Length: 13 inches Round sleeve: 13/12 (loose fit)
Front V Trimming Design After drafting, measure 14 inches down from shoulder Use chalk to draw a clean V-shape on the front bodice Take your ½ inch trimming (lace) Sewing the V Design: Place trimming along the chalk line Sew slowly, following the V shape neatly Ensure both sides are equal and sharp at the center point Press lightly after sewing for a flat finish.
Sleeve Design with Trimming From sleeve edge, measure 4 inches upward Draw a straight guideline Begin placing your trimming around the sleeve in a round form Sewing: Attach trimming carefully along the line Make sure spacing is even
Sewing the Dress Step 1:Lining Attachment To the front and back and sleeve to the main fabric. Ensure the V area sits flat and clean
Step 2 Join Shoulder Sew front and back at the shoulder Iron flat
Step 3. Attach Sleeves Fix sleeves into armhole Sew round neatly
Step 4. Sew Side Seams + Pocket Before closing sides, insert side pocket: Mark pocket position around hip level Attach pocket pieces to both front and back.
Back Zipper Insert a center back zipper neatly Use regular zipper method Ensure alignment at waist and hip
✅ Final Finishing Trim loose threads Press the entire dress Ensure shaping is smooth and fitted
This method gives you a clean, classy, fitted Ankara gown with a beautiful V trimming front and detailed sleeve edge, try yours and get the same results.
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