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 …
There have got to be some perks with being friends with someone who runs a fabric store right? Well our one and only @missbenedetto gets to enjoy one. It is in the form of the Wiksten Haori Jacket which we made from a combination of a Green and Red Ghanaian wax print on the outside and the colour …
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 …
I’m so excited to be blogging for Urbanstax about the Sew Over It Lola Coat I made with their amazing fabric! Anyone who follows me on Instagram or my blog Sew and Style Lou will know that I love a big, bold, colourful print. I always describe my style as ‘classic shapes in contemporary prints’ …
A lovely interior project by Roads 2 Joya, for a yoga studio in Peckham. Seating in chocolate velvet and scatter cushions in Ghanaian print featuring our mustard and pink Speedbird print and a teal and green Nsu Bura Record Print. Really love the mix, so vibrant!
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. …
Astrid does it again in her gorgeous maxi skirt made from our green and brown crevette print. As you can see, Ankara travels well and Astrid makes it look fabulous! Do share your creations from our fabrics and we’ll send you a special discount code for a discount on your next order. We’ll also be …
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.
Louise bought the Classic Shell Print in Burnt Orange and Green from our Etsy shop and made this simple yet stylish outfit. Thanks so much for sending us your picture! It is really good to see the old school Shell print in action.
