Diy!!! Cutting and sewing process of bubu dress with strap and bow design

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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

1. 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

1. 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

1. Construct Back Straps
   Fold strap pieces neatly and stitch
   Attach across the back opening
   Space.
   Make sure straps are firm and straight

1. 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

1. Sew Sides
   Join both sides from sleeve down to hem
   Leave sleeve opening free
   Maintain loose fit.

1. Hem Sleeves
   Fold sleeve edge
   Sew neatly

2. 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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