This year, I celebrate my first full year in business. My name is Adaku Parker and I am the owner of Dovetailed, an African wax print fabric shop. I also sell finished products as well as designing and making bags, clothes and accessories including fabric covered journals and diaries. I am passionate about all things African print and the dream is that I will be able to run the business full time.
In the meantime, my day job is as a barrister. I have been a barrister for over 15 years and I still practice part-time. As a mother of three, I juggle my fabric business, legal work and family life. I am so excited about starting this blog which I will be using to document my business journey and my life as a handmade small business owner. I'm really excited about this first year in business and can't wait to share my experiences in business with all of you. I'll be uploading posts every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
DISCLAIMER: Please note that moving forward, you can find our complete range of fabrics and pattern books exclusively on our Etsy store. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this transition period. Should you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to our dedicated customer support team.
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Missed you at Festival of Quilts xx
We love your fabrics so much. We found you first at the Farnham sewing fair and have been back for more… and more! They bring such joy to the ‘typical’ English summer :)
Hi Anthony,
Thank you for your lovely comment! If you follow this link: https://dovetailed.co.uk/products/sewing-with-african-wax-print-fabric-25-vibrant-projects-for-handmade-clothes-and-accessories-paperback-23-feb-2021?pos=2&_sid=5cfb38a18&ss=r
, you can buy the book there! I hope they enjoy the book.
Best,
Adaku
Hello Aduka
I just watched you randomly on a sewing channel. I like your work and would love to purchase your book for a sewing friend of mine.
Please get in touch.
Anthony Peltier