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The Etta Shirt Dress: A guaranteed show stopper!
African wax print fabrics are also perfect for new beginner dressmakers, being woven they are easy to create a variety of different projects from. From the projects within the book, the Etta dress was the one I just said ‘wow” as I turned the page! A classic shirt dress which a closely fitted bodice teamed with a flared skirt. A timeless piece that will be perfect for the summer days to come.
Wax Print Lottie Culottes: A Super Comfy Staple
The Lottie Culottes pattern was an incredibly easy sew, without the pockets they took me less than two hours from start to finish. African wax print is always a joy to sew and when the pattern is this straightforward, making these culottes is such a pleasurable way to spend a couple of hours. The instructions and illustrations were so easy to follow!
The Lottie Culottes: Made for Summer
When I received the 'Sewing with African wax print fabric' book, I was so excited to make the garments in the book. The book is awesome, it has a wide variety of garments and in an unusual fashion, it also has accessories, which is simply amazing.
The Christie Circle Skirt : Made for twirling!
"I started by placing the fabric tightly against my skin (just because) and then I washed and spun the fabric in the machine using a temperature of 30 degrees. Then I left it to completely air dry."
The Dorothy Dress: Work from home in style!
I chose to make the Dorothy dress, an straightish tunic with patch pockets, a boat bracket and bell sleeves. For me, it's the right balance between casual and dressed up. I'm working from home for the foreseeable future, and even before the pandemic I didn't have the kind of social life that required a lot of fancy frocks, but I do love a dress, and I thought the sleeves add that extra bit of interest.
IRIS INFINITY SCARF
Infinity scarves are great for when the cooler weather starts setting in. This one is lined with fleece but you can use satin or cotton for a more lightweight accessory. Simple yet stylish, this infinity scarf is long enough to wrap around your neck twice!
Adaku Parker speaks to Jo Good on BBC Radio London!
On 19th February 2021 at 3.30 p.m., I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with the lovely Jo Good on her BBC London Radio Show! We spoke about b...
Claudette Trousers- The Power Pants for 2021
If you have been wanting to make these trousers for a while or you would like to give them a go, then this blog post is for you.
Full bust adjustments: A step-by-step guide.
In this guest blog post, Emerald (aka @highbellamy19) shares the step-by-step process that she used to create a full bust adjustment alteration.
Gathered Magazine | The story of African Wax Print Fabrics
Includes Q & A with Adaku Parker, owner of Dovetailed.
Want to order some beautiful African wax print fabrics? Dovetailed is still taking orders. ✂️
Hi everyone! I've had quite a few messages asking whether I'm still taking orders during this time. So I thought I'd come on to say that you can st...