Beautiful Ankara Styles You Can Sew With Just Two Yards

Some of the most beautiful Ankara styles require plenty of fabric to be recreated. But what if you only have two yards that were gifted to you or that you bought on sale? We have some great news, as there are hundreds of gorgeous Ankara styles you can sew with just two yards of fabric, and here are 10 ideas for your inspiration!

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1. Style #1

A great way to save some of that precious Ankara material is to use it together with some other fabric. In this case, Ankara was masterfully combined with striped shirt fabric and the result is the most stylish yet business-appropriate outfit you can wear to the office.


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2. Style #2

On the other hand, pairing your beautiful Ankara fabric with lace will create a completely different effect. This cocktail combination of a top and a skirt is perfect for any event, from a corporate party to a friend’s wedding, and you are going to be the best-dressed guest no matter how stiff the competition may be!

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3. Style #3

If you don’t feel like using another fabric in your new Ankara outfit, you can easily get away with using Ankara exclusively. Keeping the length of the dress rather short, going with a sleeveless design, and combining two or more Ankara patterns in one look are the key things here.

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4. Style #4

The variety of Ankara styles you can sew with just two yards of fabric does not just include beautiful dresses. You can sew a gorgeous blouse too! You will need far more fabric for a blouse than for a dress, so you can go with as much volume as you want.

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5. Style #5

In case you want to get as practical with your Ankara fabric as possible, here is an idea you will love. This multipurpose top/skirt will take very little of Ankara material, but it can be used in dozens of looks and is a valuable addition to your wardrobe.


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6. Style #6

How about an Ankara mini skirt? Besides the clever use of two Ankara patterns, this skirt caught our attention with its impeccable and flattering shape. We can easily imagine this skirt to be used in any outfit, from casual to office-friendly.

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7. Style #7

And if a mini skirt is not something you envisioned for your newest Ankara item, we are sure you will love this midi flared skirt. The biggest advantage of this type of skirt is that it is universally flattering and can add balance to any body type.

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8. Style #8

Even when you have just two yards of Ankara fabric to work with, you can still try the trendy colour blocking technique with your new outfit. Ankara is clearly the most eye-catching detail of this look, but it’s possible to sew a skirt like this with minimal use of Ankara material.

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9. Style #9

When you have two pieces of Ankara fabric that you want to use in the same outfit, here is an idea that is always a win. The monochrome fabric is the perfect pattern to pair with the vibrant and colourful Ankara, and in the end, you get an outfit that will certainly turn everyone’s heads.

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10. Style #10

Without the shirt sleeves and the neckline, this would be just another Ankara jumpsuit that is perfect for summer and can be sewn with just two yards of fabric. However, the addition of those details elevates the whole outfit and turns it into a high-fashion piece.


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