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Claudette Trousers- The Power Pants for 2021

by Adaku Parker
Lena King Black woman standing in front of a brick wall wearing a pair of teal and grey trousers, a black suit jacket and white trainers. She has her hands in her pocket and is wearing a pair of blue earrings.
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.
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Sewing with African wax print fabric? Here are 5 top tips to get you started.

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