Uploaded January 2018 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Here’s how to make a front slit shirt with pockets using Ankara/ African Wax Print fabric. In Part 1 of this DIY sewing tutorial, we will modify the pattern and cut out our fabric. Check out the time markers below to pick up right where you left off or to fast forward through what you already know.

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Part 2: youtu.be/O70KidmS0Gk
Part 3: youtu.be/FEIPAyPwfc4
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Pick up right where you left off:

Supplies 3:08
Determine Size to Cut Out 5:12
Modifying Back Pattern Piece 7:23
Modifying Front Pattern Piece 10:44
Modifying Sleeve Pattern Piece 18:05
Cutting Fabric Pieces 19:08
Transferring pattern markings to fabric 21:43
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