Looking for sewing inspiration? In the current issue of Love Sewing Magazine, there is great pencil skirt made from our Orange and Yellow Birdcage Ankara. We totally agree that skirts are such a great way to rock a bold and bright print. You can then colour block with a nice top, t-shirt or blouse.
A stunning colour combination. We now have in stock a selection of Green and Yellow Shweshwe prints from South Africa. You can get these by the metre or you could try one of our mixed fabric bundles. Have a small project? You could also consider the fat quarter bundle which consists of all 5 prints.
We will be at the spring Knitting and Stitching Show at Kensington Olympia next month. This is a great chance to see and feel our fabric in person. We will be on stand G16 and you can find event details below. DATES: 28th February to 3rd March, 2019 OPENING TIMES: THURSDAY 10.00am to 5.30pm FRIDAY: …
This classic print has an abstract shell motif. It is also sometimes called ‘Bunch of Bananas’. It is quite a stark design and therefore dramatic print. Check out our Pinterest board below to see what people have made from this vintage print. As you can see from the image above, the motifs are quite large …
Kirsten has made the Merchant and Mills Trapeze dress with our Violet Marble batik. Great fabric and pattern combination, if we may say so ourselves. The Marble Batiks are great because you don’t have to worry too much about pattern placement, so you can relax and enjoy your sewing. The trapeze dress is also a …
Annibale cycling design and make the coolest cycling accessories. From cycling caps, musettes to pouches the range is bright and fun; a lot of them made out of African Wax Print. Some are even from yours truly! Are you a cyclist? If you want to step up your cycling gear game, visit their Etsy shop.
Our fabric of the week is a colour combination; turquoise and chocolate brown. We have a selection of shweshwe prints in this particular colour and there is something just so rich and even regal about the combination. They work beautifully together, as well as on their own. We even sampled the Wiksten Kimono Jacket in …
Saskia has made these fabric wrapped storage boxes. A great practical way to accessorise your living space whilst bringing in pops of colour. Made with a selection of wax prints from our store.
Typically, wax prints are sold in 6 or 12 yard lengths. These long lengths allow people to sew entire outfits from the same fabric. In West Africa for example, these outfits are quite elaborate and need that much fabric. If you do want to make something that needs quite a bit of fabric but you …
Did you see our bit of research on shweshwe fabric from South Africa was featured in the October edition of Love Sewing Magazine. Here is a glimpse. Check out a printed copy if you get a chance.