This video about making a Dashiki skirt was presented in an excellent way, moving systematically through all the steps at a pace that a new sewer could follow. I have been sewing for about 50 years and I must say that your methods of sewing are perfect! Your teaching style is extremely effective and I think that you should continue to share your skills with others. GREAT JOB!!!
Great tutorial!!! I love the idea of using the tape as a seam guide. I think that will help me a lot as well as the index card. I appreciate your attention to detail and showing ways/ tools to get the same end result.
Thank you for this tutorial, it was so easy to understand! I really like the tape on the machine and the index card tips. I'm very grateful you didn't speed up (even with the basic steps), repeated instructions, and did close ups. It made everything make sense, without any guesswork. I can't wait to sew my own skirts now!
Hi there. I love how your skirts turned out. Very beautiful. I also love your tutorial, anyone can follow what you're doing. Well done on both counts. I love your necklace too.
First time watching your video thank you for explaining how to make a skirt with dashiki cloth God will continues blessing Please can you teach us to measure to make dress cut and sew a appreciate that love your teach ❤❤❤❤
Great turorial question did you already serge before you began seeing sewingor the Frabic came like that I did see any mention of it but it looks like the seams were serge just curious
Hello! Whoever has the knowledge to answer this, please feel free I’m adding an underskirt to this, will I sew the pockets as instructed (my assumption) or interlayer them somehow? Thank you! Edit: answered my own question!! My sewing is still wonky but this skirt was a success!
Thanks for the input. I put Dashiki in the title because most people will type in dashiki skirt when typing into the search box, so I want to make sure my video gets found.
lashell elsayed Thank you so much for the compliment 😊. I don’t have a clothes line, I tried having an Etsy shop in the past for my jewelry but I learned that my true passion in life is teaching. Maybe in the future I’ll do a collection of skirts
Pick up right where you left off: Attaching Skirt Panels 2:19 Determine Slit Length 3:45 Sewing the Side Seams 4:51 Create Waistband Casing 8:24 Insert Elastic 11:17 Create Ruffled Waistband 16:03 Hem 19:14
Thank you!!! I did not attend design school, I'm self taught. I'm currently still paying off my student loans from my masters program lol. Reading sewing blogs, TH-cam and sewing with commercial patterns have taught me so much. All of my mistakes have truly been my best teacher.
So I finally purchased a serger but I still can't figure out how to secure the ends of the threads tails so it doesn't unravel when I snip them off. Is there a technique to this?
Congratulations on your new serger. I know the exactly what you are talking about. When using your serger be sure to have a tail of threads that are about 3-5 inches long on both ends. I then use the tail to tie a knot 2-3 times (ate the edge of the fabric) and then I snip the excess threads
This is awesome thanks. I have the same machine. The area for the presser foot does it slant a little? Mine seem to and being that this is the 2nd one I was wondering if it was normal.
You're welcome. The presser foot shouldn't be slanted, that part should be straight. I do however find the seam allowance guide plate to be off (slanted or uneven), that's why I use the blue painters tape on my machine so that I can sew straight seams. The painters tape has really helped me a lot with this machine.
Thank you so much for the quick reply. I love your videos because you're so detailed which makes for a great teacher. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Now to convince my husband to buy me a new machine lol
Valerie Nixon You’re welcome and thank you for the compliment. LOL, draft up your list of reasons and I’m sure you’ll be able to persuade him. Which new machine are you thinking about getting?
This video about making a Dashiki skirt was presented in an excellent way, moving systematically through all the steps at a pace that a new sewer could follow. I have been sewing for about 50 years and I must say that your methods of sewing are perfect! Your teaching style is extremely effective and I think that you should continue to share your skills with others. GREAT JOB!!!
I just made a Dashiki skirt following your instructions and now I have a beautiful Maxi shirt that I have been dreaming of!!!🌸💓💖
Great video, simple instructions and NO Annoying loud music... Thanks so much for sharing your talent.
Thank you for explaining the instructions so well and sharing your creativity
I just found you today and have watched about four of your tutorials and your truly a bless and gifted woman of God. Great tutorials
Awww thank you so much! I truly appreciate that!
You’re a perfect teacher oh my God thank you!! May he blast you with many blessings
Hey Sis! 🤗 Thank you so much for this tutorial, I learnt so much and felt motivated. Thank you.
Great tutorial!!! I love the idea of using the tape as a seam guide. I think that will help me a lot as well as the index card. I appreciate your attention to detail and showing ways/ tools to get the same end result.
Thank you! I’m glad you found the tips helpful.
What a great tutorial! I wanna make this skirt 😍
I love how detailed this video is. I'm a beginner and these steps were very easy to follow. Thanks queen ☺️😍
You're welcome Brittany!!! I'm glad you found the videos helpful.
Girl, just found your channel and it’s truly a blessing! Very helpful tips, thank you🧡
The quality of your work is beautiful!!!!
Thank you so much!
Thank you for this tutorial, it was so easy to understand! I really like the tape on the machine and the index card tips. I'm very grateful you didn't speed up (even with the basic steps), repeated instructions, and did close ups. It made everything make sense, without any guesswork. I can't wait to sew my own skirts now!
You're welcome Jessica! Thank you for the feedback and for the appreciate of my teaching style. I can't wait to see your skirts, please send pictures.
I keep wanting to like this video multiple times for every helpful tip. Great job! Thank you ❤❤
Also, you're ridiculously pretty, but you knew that! 🤘
Thank you for all the lovely compliments!!!
Very beautiful thank you so much god blesse you 🙏❤
I love your videos you never miss a step thank you so much
You're welcome! Thank you for the compliment
Hi there. I love how your skirts turned out. Very beautiful. I also love your tutorial, anyone can follow what you're doing. Well done on both counts. I love your necklace too.
Hi there! Thank you so much for the compliments!!!
First time watching your video thank you for explaining how to make a skirt with dashiki cloth God will continues blessing
Please can you teach us to measure to make dress cut and sew a appreciate that love your teach ❤❤❤❤
Great job 👏🏾
Love this it great how clearly you describe everything !
Thank you! I'm glad you loved it.
Gorgeous ❤️
Beautiful thanks
Ty so much you've taught me so much in a matter of minutes especially with the pockets, I've been struggling with those. Thanx again ❤️❤️🙏🏾
You're welcome! I'm so glad you were able to learn about pockets because they are a must for every garment lol
Great video
Great turorial question did you already serge before you began seeing sewingor the Frabic came like that I did see any mention of it but it looks like the seams were serge just curious
Amazing!!🤗🤗🤗
Great detailed video.
Thank you!
Love it 😍
I absolutely love your skirts!!!
Thank you!!!
Hello! Whoever has the knowledge to answer this, please feel free
I’m adding an underskirt to this, will I sew the pockets as instructed (my assumption) or interlayer them somehow? Thank you!
Edit: answered my own question!! My sewing is still wonky but this skirt was a success!
Excellent tutorial, thanks.
You're welcome!!!
Hi. Dashki is actually the style of shirt that this print is usually made with. The fabric is actually Angelina style (Ankara Wax).
Thanks for the input. I put Dashiki in the title because most people will type in dashiki skirt when typing into the search box, so I want to make sure my video gets found.
Really like your tutorial
Thank you!!!
What tip do you have on washing that fabric..
You are so gifted Montoya and beautiful! Do you have a clothes line? I would love to order your clothes. Absolutely beautiful work 😊
lashell elsayed Thank you so much for the compliment 😊. I don’t have a clothes line, I tried having an Etsy shop in the past for my jewelry but I learned that my true passion in life is teaching. Maybe in the future I’ll do a collection of skirts
Pick up right where you left off:
Attaching Skirt Panels 2:19
Determine Slit Length 3:45
Sewing the Side Seams 4:51
Create Waistband Casing 8:24
Insert Elastic 11:17
Create Ruffled Waistband 16:03
Hem 19:14
Montoya Mayo - Is there a tutorial for the black top? Both looks are beautiful, by the way.
Thank you! I haven't made a tutorial for the black top yet, the top was an experiment. I do plan to make a tutorial in the near future.
Montoya Mayo - Beautiful experiment, lol, and yes, please do!
Lucy's Pearl Thank you!
Wonderfully taught! I love the use of index cards and tape! Did you attend design school?
Thank you!!! I did not attend design school, I'm self taught. I'm currently still paying off my student loans from my masters program lol. Reading sewing blogs, TH-cam and sewing with commercial patterns have taught me so much. All of my mistakes have truly been my best teacher.
Love it!! Where do you purchase your fabric?
Thank you! I purchase the majority of my fabric (Ankara) from Etsy
So I finally purchased a serger but I still can't figure out how to secure the ends of the threads tails so it doesn't unravel when I snip them off. Is there a technique to this?
Congratulations on your new serger. I know the exactly what you are talking about. When using your serger be sure to have a tail of threads that are about 3-5 inches long on both ends. I then use the tail to tie a knot 2-3 times (ate the edge of the fabric) and then I snip the excess threads
Montoya Mayo Thank you!!!
MsFredericks You’re welcome 😊
This is awesome thanks. I have the same machine. The area for the presser foot does it slant a little? Mine seem to and being that this is the 2nd one I was wondering if it was normal.
You're welcome. The presser foot shouldn't be slanted, that part should be straight. I do however find the seam allowance guide plate to be off (slanted or uneven), that's why I use the blue painters tape on my machine so that I can sew straight seams. The painters tape has really helped me a lot with this machine.
Thank you so much for the quick reply. I love your videos because you're so detailed which makes for a great teacher. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Now to convince my husband to buy me a new machine lol
Valerie Nixon You’re welcome and thank you for the compliment. LOL, draft up your list of reasons and I’m sure you’ll be able to persuade him. Which new machine are you thinking about getting?
Hi Montoya, nice tut, can you share how you made your necklace?
Thank you! I have a tutorial for the necklace here: montoyamayo.bigcartel.com/product/imani-necklace-tutorial
Was this a wax print or just cotton dashiki print??
I used a cotton dashiki print, non wax. Wax would work fine though.
Montoya Mayo I almost screamed when I saw this. Thanks for taking the time to reply. ALOT of people don’t do that!!!
Awwww, you're so welcome!
Montoya Mayo omg I am so gonna post my skirt when I get done. I love you and your work is 🔥🔥🔥
Emiko Mackins Yes please post, I’d love to see it when you’re all done!
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Yay!!! Thank you for subscribing!!
Yassssssss!!!!