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An Introduction to sewing with African wax print fabrics!!
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An Introduction to sewing with African wax print fabrics!!

By Adaku Parker

Come and learn how to sew with African wax print fabrics! During this four week course, you will learn many basic machine and hand sewing...

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Some of your frequently asked questions
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Some of your frequently asked questions

By Adaku Parker

Can I wash the fabric? Yes, as with most fabrics it is good practice to wash and 'press' before you cut and sew. Simply put...

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Real wax v Imi wax: How to tell the difference.
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Real wax v Imi wax: How to tell the difference.

By Adaku Parker

The design is only printed on one side of the fabric. This is perhaps the easiest way to distinguish Real Wax from Imi Wax. 

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How Dutch-made wax print fabric penetrated the African market.
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How Dutch-made wax print fabric penetrated the African market.

By Adaku Parker

Unlike Indonesians, West Africans regarded the crackles as unique and special rather than as imperfections. The West African fondness for the crackle effect is so...

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African motifs and symbols are wax printed onto cotton.

African motifs and symbols are wax printed onto cotton.

By Adaku Parker

As discussed in the second instalment of this series, Africans had been making different types of fabrics (mainly by hand) for centuries.  These fabrics differed...

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Is all African fabric wax printed cotton?

Is all African fabric wax printed cotton?

By Adaku Parker

Prior to the industrial age, (traditional) fabric / cloth across the African continent was, and still is, incredibly varied   

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What is African Wax Print Fabric?
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What is African Wax Print Fabric?

By Adaku Parker

The term ‘African wax print’ is a term of art used to identify a category of textiles in vibrant colours which are printed by machine...

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The Great Big Pattern Swap 2019
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The Great Big Pattern Swap 2019

By Adaku Parker

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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The Festival of Quilts is back!!!
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The Festival of Quilts is back!!!

By Adaku Parker

The Festival of Quilts is back!! This event is the biggest patchwork and quilting event in Europe and will be taking place between 1 -...

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