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Adaku Parker speaks to Jo Good on BBC Radio London!

Adaku Parker speaks to Jo Good on BBC Radio Lon...

On 19th February 2021 at 3.30 p.m., I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with the lovely Jo Good on her BBC London Radio Show!  We spoke about business, our shared...

Adaku Parker speaks to Jo Good on BBC Radio Lon...

On 19th February 2021 at 3.30 p.m., I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with the lovely Jo Good on her BBC London Radio Show!  We spoke about business, our shared...

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.

Claudette Trousers- The Power Pants for 2021

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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Claudette Trousers- The Power Pants for 2021

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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Emerald wearing the African print wax Meghan dress

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

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

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

In this guest blog post, Emerald 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.

Sewing with African wax print fabric? Here are ...

  Remove any manufacturer’s labels. African wax print fabrics are made from 100% cotton and are printed using a wax-resist method of printing onto cotton that is similar to batik....

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Sewing with African wax print fabric? Here are ...

  Remove any manufacturer’s labels. African wax print fabrics are made from 100% cotton and are printed using a wax-resist method of printing onto cotton that is similar to batik....

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Gathered Magazine | The story of African Wax Print Fabrics

Gathered Magazine | The story of African Wax Pr...

Includes Q & A with Adaku Parker, owner of Dovetailed.

Gathered Magazine | The story of African Wax Pr...

Includes Q & A with Adaku Parker, owner of Dovetailed.

*NEW BOOK* 📖 Sewing with African wax print fabric 🎉 by Adaku Parker

*NEW BOOK* 📖 Sewing with African wax print fabr...

All the techniques, step-by-step instructions and patterns you need to make 25 African wax print garments and accessories. INCLUDES FULL SIZE PATTERNS FOR UK DRESS SIZES 8 TO 26 African...

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*NEW BOOK* 📖 Sewing with African wax print fabr...

All the techniques, step-by-step instructions and patterns you need to make 25 African wax print garments and accessories. INCLUDES FULL SIZE PATTERNS FOR UK DRESS SIZES 8 TO 26 African...

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