This zigzag wax print is one of those ones that initially looks like it may be difficult to work with. With such a bold geometric design, you might not be able to imagine what it would look like as a finished garment. This does not seem to have fazed Suzanne! This is the first time …
Today we have another fab make from Kirsten. This time, it is a funky green jacket made from our Green Cassava Ankara. We are especially loving the contrasting pocket detail. Kirsten has used the short version of the Onion 6024 Pyjama Jacket Pattern. It makes for quite a relaxed but still stylish jacket. Just to …
The lovely Anne bought the Nigerian Mulitcoloured Batik from us at the Festival of Quilts earlier this year. Check out out her gorgeous dress. I think it makes a simple yet stylish outfit which can be worn quite formally. You can definitely wear this to work! What I find particularly interesting is that a lot of people …
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. …
A new addition to our ‘Look What They Made!‘ gallery is from Chinedu of Chinedesigns. He makes (and styles) shirts beautifully and his fabric of choice is from our Adire selection. Handmade batik fabric from Nigeria. Please send images of your wonderful creations, I would love to share them on our blog.