Dovetailed News

Full bust adjustments: A step-by-step guide.

by Adaku Parker January 01, 2021

In this guest blog post, Emerald (aka @highbellamy19) shares the step-by-step process that she used to create a full bust adjustment alteration.

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Sewing with African wax print fabric? Here are 5 top tips to get you started.

by Adaku Parker December 22, 2020

Remove any manufacturer’s labels. African wax print fabrics are made from 100% cotton and are printed using a wax-resist method of printing ont...

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NEW PRODUCT Project Bag Sewing Kit African Wax Print Vinyl Zip Closure Crafts Knitting Stitching Gifts for Her

by Adaku Parker September 05, 2020

Buy to make either for yourself, or make to give to family and friends. Alternatively, give the sewing kit as a gift for the stitchers and knitters in your life!

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see us at... Thread

by Adaku Parker August 15, 2020

Have you been stitching and sewing your way through the pandemic? Are your supplies running low? Would you like some fresh inspiration for your next project? Join us, in person, at the eighth annual thread festival to top up your fabric stash and haberdashery from our curated marketplace and buy unique, handcrafted work from specialist artists and makers. Stallholders will be spaced out across the Maltings buildings. and a one-way system will be in operation.

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Dovetailed will be on HOCHANDA TV 📺 again on Saturday 9th May 2020 at 5 pm!!

by Adaku Parker May 08, 2020

Adaku Parker returns to Hochanda TV, with her beautiful African wax print fabrics and sewing patterns this Saturday 9th May 2020 at 5 pm!

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Want to order some beautiful African wax print fabrics? Dovetailed is still taking orders. ✂️

by Adaku Parker April 17, 2020

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...

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Virtual African Wax Print Pop-Up! Friday 3rd April 2 pm Facebook Live!

by Adaku Parker April 01, 2020

Hi everyone! Join me at 2 pm this Friday on Facebook Live for a virtual African wax print fabric pop-up! I'll be showing all of my gorgeous fabrics...

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Get money off your tickets for the Stitch Festival!

by Adaku Parker February 20, 2020

With 1 week to go I just wanted to say that you can receive money off your ticket using the unique promotion code: STITCH39 and to remind you of so...

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Dovetailed London featured in the Voice Newspaper | 21st January 2020

by Adaku Parker February 02, 2020

Growing up, the Voice Newspaper, was something that was always in our house. So you can imagine that being featured in the news section of the pape...

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Introducing the Meghan Tunic in sizes 8 - 26 : Dovetailed London's newest sewing pattern.

by Adaku Parker January 24, 2020

Introducing Meghan: Dovetailed London's newest sewing pattern. This boat neck line tunic is an absolute wardrobe staple that is both stylish yet v...

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Watch Adaku on Kirstie Allsopp's Handmade Christmas 2019!

by Adaku Parker December 31, 2019

It's fair to say that 2019 has been pretty good for Dovetailed so far and I'm really excited to share, with those of you who haven't heard, that I...

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Dovetailed's African Wax Print Fabric Pop-Up Shop Saturday 25th January 2020

by Adaku Parker December 30, 2019

Join us at our first ever pop-up in our new and exciting premises at Unit 116, 397 - 411 Westferry Road, London, E14 3AE. Come along to shop for beautiful African wax print fabrics, sewing patterns and sewing supplies that you will need to complete your garments such as threads, bias binding, zips and elastic. You can also bring your own sewing patterns to get advice on fabric selection and amount.

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