How to make your own Iro and Buba

So Iro and Buba is literally taking over the world one girl at a time. Iro (wrapper) and Buba (blouse) which is pronounced "ee-ro and boo-bah" is typically worn by Nigerians mostly of the Yoruba tribe. Furthermore, it was mainly mothers and grandmothers who donned this style of dress in African lace. In the past, hardly would you ever see young ladies wearing it, but now Iro and Buba has become a must have in every wardrobe of a trendy and stylish lady.

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0he iro and buba, pronounced “ee-ro and boo-bah,” has been part of the West African culture for a very long time. It was mostly worn by the Yoruba people of South West Nigeria but has since spread far into other ethnic groups. - See more at: https://www.premiumtimesng.com/arts-entertainment/160890-return-iro-buba.html#sthash.JOB6CWD3.dpuf

The iro and buba, pronounced “ee-ro and boo-bah,” has been part of the West African culture for a very long time. It was mostly worn by the Yoruba people of South West Nigeria but has since spread far into other ethnic groups. - See more at: https://www.premiumtimesng.com/arts-entertainment/160890-return-iro-buba.html#sthash.JOB6CWD3.dpuf

The iro and buba, pronounced “ee-ro and boo-bah,” has been part of the West African culture for a very long time. It was mostly worn by the Yoruba people of South West Nigeria but has since spread far into other ethnic groups. - See more at: https://www.premiumtimesng.com/arts-entertainment/160890-return-iro-buba.html#sthash.JOB6CWD3.dpuf

The iro and buba, pronounced “ee-ro and boo-bah,” has been part of the West African culture for a very long time. It was mostly worn by the Yoruba people of South West Nigeria but has since spread far into other ethnic groups. - See more at: https://www.premiumtimesng.com/arts-entertainment/160890-return-iro-buba.html#sthash.JOB6CWD3.dpuf

The iro and buba, pronounced “ee-ro and boo-bah,” has been part of the West African culture for a very long time. It was mostly worn by the Yoruba people of South West Nigeria but has since spread far into other ethnic groups. - See more at: https://www.premiumtimesng.com/arts-entertainment/160890-return-iro-buba.html#sthash.JOB6CWD3.dpuf

The iro and buba, pronounced “ee-ro and boo-bah,” has been part of the West African culture for a very long time. It was mostly worn by the Yoruba people of South West Nigeria but has since spread far into other ethnic groups. - See more at: https://www.premiumtimesng.com/arts-entertainment/160890-return-iro-buba.html#sthash.JOB6CWD3.dpufv

The iro and buba, pronounced “ee-ro and boo-bah,” has been part of the West African culture for a very long time. It was mostly worn by the Yoruba people of South West Nigeria but has since spread far into other ethnic groups. - See more at: https://www.premiumtimesng.com/arts-entertainment/160890-return-iro-buba.html#sthash.JOB6CWD3.dpuf

The iro and buba, pronounced “ee-ro and boo-bah,” has been part of the West African culture for a very long time. It was mostly worn by the Yoruba people of South West Nigeria but has since spread far into other ethnic groups. - See more at: https://www.premiumtimesng.com/arts-entertainment/160890-return-iro-buba.html#sthash.JOB6CWD3.dpuf

The iro and buba, pronounced “ee-ro and boo-bah,” has been part of the West African culture for a very long time. It was mostly worn by the Yoruba people of South West Nigeria but has since spread far into other ethnic groups. - See more at: https://www.premiumtimesng.com/arts-entertainment/160890-return-iro-buba.html#sthash.JOB6CWD3.dpuf

The iro and buba, pronounced “ee-ro and boo-bah,” has been part of the West African culture for a very long time. It was mostly worn by the Yoruba people of South West Nigeria but has since spread far into other ethnic groups. - See more at: https://www.premiumtimesng.com/arts-entertainment/160890-return-iro-buba.html#sthash.JOB6CWD3.dpuf

The iro and buba, pronounced “ee-ro and boo-bah,” has been part of the West African culture for a very long time. It was mostly worn by the Yoruba people of South West Nigeria but has since spread far into other ethnic groups. - See more at: https://www.premiumtimesng.com/arts-entertainment/160890-return-iro-buba.html#sthash.JOB6CWD3.dpuf

It's so late in the night around 11pm, I didn't wanna go to sleep and hubby was busy watching TV and the babies were fast asleep. Miss busy body over here decided it was time to make my own Iro and Buba. Two things I have learned on this journey is to never be afraid of trying out anything I might surprise myself and it could be the easiest thing I've ever done. Iro and buba is simply the easiest outfit to make. When in doubt about what to wear and you have no time to sew a fancy dress or go shopping, make Iro and Buba.

So the first time I ever attempted to make one was a couple of weeks ago when someone asked me to make her one for an upcoming wedding. I did and it came out beautifully so much that I couldn't wait to make myself one. As I said, it was the easiest outfit I ever made but yet made me feel so sexy and like a lady...
Below are the easy directions to making the Iro and Buba.

For the Buba (Blouse):

Fold the fabric in the middle

 Measure the length of the edge along the folded fabric and cut.

 

Measure and sew on the sides of the fabric to the size of your choice

 

For the Iro (Wrapper):

The Iro is pretty easy to make. You measure out the yard(s) of fabric, depending on your size (e.g. two yards for me), and hem the edges. Cut out a little fabric to make short straps for easy wear to make sure the wrapper stays put all day. Attach the straps to the fabric on the left and right corner of fabric.And thats it!!!

These are the pics of the finished product.