This is the first in our exploration of prints and patterns. We, and by we I mean I, will be honing my sewing skills whilst experimenting using African fabric to make interesting sewing patterns.
I often come across great sewing patterns, with Pinterest and Instagram full of completed garments by avid sewers. I thought it would be interesting to see what some of these garments would look like in African prints and batiks. My guess is they could be very interesting! Handmade wardrobe, here I come.
The finished item is far from perfect but I LOVE it. It is made out of our Colour marble batik fabric hand-dyed in Southern Nigeria. I think it is a great choice as the fabric has not specific motifs. I didn’t have to worry about the direction of prints or anything of the sort. I did go a bit crazy with the lining, the sleeves are red and the back and one of the front linings is a print with fingers. Yes, fingers. It is the Hands Motif ankara fabric.
It is the kind of thing that keeps me secretly entertained as I go about my business. I love interesting linings.
The pattern is a joy as you see the pieces coming together.
Have you made anything from our colourful marble batik or have you made the tamarack jacket out of African fabric? If you have do share!!
We loooooove to see what our lovely customers have made and the very creative Tara has set the ball rolling for the year. Bring on 2018! Tara bought the Ghanaian Snail print from us and this print has proved particularly popular in the bright red version. (We must get more in stock!). Now look at the …
Funky Wax print Tees by fashion and costumer designer Elise Kabwe. She owns and runs the brand Kabelis and has produced this range of very cool tee shirts. which incorporates our Lime Green Ankara, Olive and Blue Ankara and also our Orange and Purple Ankara. All these wax prints are designed and made in Nigeria on …
We are sharing a fun make for the weekend. Kirsten has sent us a picture of her latest creation, made from our Turquoise and Blue-black batik, which is this funky Jazz Hat made using her own pattern. Nicely done! What creations do you have lined up for the weekend? Do share!
Astrid proves yet again that you can wear prints and batiks with ease and style, pretty much anywhere in the world. Here she rocks the dark blue and white adire from Nigeria as a nice pencil skirt, paired with a white top. If you have something similar in mind and like the fabric, the Green …
Adura Ogunleye is a creative entrepreneur who blogs about her views on fashion, lifestyle and business on the Alako Archive. She has created this gorgeous look which includes a print vest from our Hand Motif Ankara and skirt from our Green Adire tie-dye. Gorgeous! I love the mix of colours and motifs and the layering. …
Look What They Made- Urbanstax
This is the first in our exploration of prints and patterns. We, and by we I mean I, will be honing my sewing skills whilst experimenting using African fabric to make interesting sewing patterns.
I often come across great sewing patterns, with Pinterest and Instagram full of completed garments by avid sewers. I thought it would be interesting to see what some of these garments would look like in African prints and batiks. My guess is they could be very interesting! Handmade wardrobe, here I come.
The Tamarack Jacket by Grainline studios is one of such projects.
The finished item is far from perfect but I LOVE it. It is made out of our Colour marble batik fabric hand-dyed in Southern Nigeria. I think it is a great choice as the fabric has not specific motifs. I didn’t have to worry about the direction of prints or anything of the sort. I did go a bit crazy with the lining, the sleeves are red and the back and one of the front linings is a print with fingers. Yes, fingers. It is the Hands Motif ankara fabric.
It is the kind of thing that keeps me secretly entertained as I go about my business. I love interesting linings.
The pattern is a joy as you see the pieces coming together.
Have you made anything from our colourful marble batik or have you made the tamarack jacket out of African fabric? If you have do share!!
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