FUN-FACT: "Buba is the Yoruba word for Shirt, while Sokoto is the Yoruba word for trouser".
I sew these lovely but not too perfect Buba and Sokoto for my Dad, and He so much loved it and can't stop praying and Appreciating me, it was funny because I didn't want to sew it in the first place, due to a past events I shared below👇.
Some weeks ago, my father approach me with some materials asking me to help him sow some cloth, I was suprise at his words(normally I would have done that easily, but) he was the one who discourage and stood against my learning of any craft while I was learning it during my undergraduate days.
I won't totally blame him for his actions, because as at then he believes only educated people will excel in life(base on what our society potrails at that point in time), well reverse is the case now, so I guess that's why he change his mind.
I later decided to sew it, and took his measurements, even though I wasn't sure I still remember how to sew, because I stop learning tailoring about 5years ago and move to Shoemaking.
MEASUREMENTS
PROCESS
I started by cutting out the front and back of the Shirt (BUBA), I then cut the yoke(facing)that I'll use in turning the neck.
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After which I cut the sleeve, trouser and then started the joining each parts together.
| Sleeve | Trouser | Sewing |
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During the joining process, I try to make a design with a black material so the cloth won't just be plain, but I guess it would have been better without the black design, because everyone thought I mistakenly burn☺️ the cloth with iron and that the black material serve as a covering for the burnt part.
Despite the not to perfect work, he was super excited about it, and even went on to tell everyone who would listen in the neighborhood that his son was the one who sew this for him 🤗.
Well I've learn my lesson, and I am sure the mistake won't reoccur next time I'm Sewing, practice they say make perfect, that mean his other materials will be my case study 😉.
Thanks so much for your time, I'm still your regular shoemaker, but my passion for sewing seems to have been reignited, do have a blessed and productive day ahead
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