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The Great Big Pattern Swap 2019

by Adaku Parker
The Great Big Pattern Swap 2019
It's been fantastic being one of the sponsors of this event: The Great Big Pattern Swap! Following last year's success, this event is running again! 
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Sewing Quarter Friday 10th May 2019

by Adaku Parker
Sewing Quarter Friday 10th May 2019
African Wax Fabrics with Adaku Parker on Sewing Quarter Friday 10th May 2019.
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Sewing Quarter 29th March 2019

by Adaku Parker
Sewing Quarter 29th March 2019
Watch "Sewing Quarter - Friday 29th March 2019" on YouTube
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My workshop: Where the 'magic' happens.

by Adaku Parker
My workshop: Where the 'magic' happens.
As a creative person, it is so important that I have a space to work and to be ... well .... creative.  All my handmade creations are made by me. I...
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Where my love of all things African print began.

by Adaku Parker
Where my love of all things African print began.
I'd always grown up with African print but I always associated it with 'African' events such as African weddings, birthdays, anniversary celebratio...
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So I learnt to sew

by Adaku Parker
So I learnt to sew
It was when on maternity leave for the second time that I decided to start a number of Adult Education evening and weekend classes. I studied cloth...
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Welcome to Dovetailed: An African wax print fabric shop.

by Adaku Parker
Welcome to Dovetailed: An African wax print fabric shop.
Welcome to Dovetailed: An African wax print fabric shop.
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