Distinctive feature of African national costume is that it reflects not the national border of the country and culture of different peoples and tribes. In Africa traditional clothing is almost always made from woven material with a bold, bright, geometric structures and colors which correspond with the customs of the tribes. For many centuries it is customary to wear something that is easier to sew, and what is convenient, so often all women's and men's costumes are characterized by "universal sizes" and loose fit. Their outfits Africans Supplementcountless number of accessories out of bones, beads, shells or feathers.Women's national African clothing is a tunic, and her length can vary from short to long, covering the ankles. It is very stylish and comfortable garment which can be worn for absolutely any occasion! In this article we have presented a step by step guide of how to simply and quickly sew African tunic. 

1. Arms out to the sides, and then measure the distance from the center of your chest to desired length sleeveless tunic. It is necessary to add on the seams, about 6 cm should Also be considered that the sleeve will rise by hand down. 

2. Cut a piece of material longer than the removed earlier measure in two times, and then fold it in half (along the fabric). 

3. Place the fabric on a flat surface fold up. In the middle of the line break cut a hole under the head (as a sample you can take the shirt, which conveniently sits on you). You can make oblique or direct neckline the neckline. The edges should be treated with a braid or at least tuck half a centimeter and prouverait.

4. Select the required length of the bottom of the tunic, add to hem up 4 inches, and cut the matter according to the planned bottom edge.

5. Remove the measurements of poluobhvat hips and girth hands. Then again fold the fabric in half (the fold line should be in the middle of the front tunic). From the top bend on the side cut down delayed length, equal to half the circumference of hand + 6 cm From the mid line at the lower cut sideways is delayed a length equal to half of poluobhvat hips + 7 see

6. According to the previously selected line silhouette, laid gasket seam. From the line of this seam way up to two inches at this distance cut off the excess fabric. Then the tunic takes place in the middle of the front.

7. In a-line silhouette tunic need to stitch and process the edge of the fabric and rolled sleeves with a serger.