
All the techniques, step-by-step instructions and patterns you need to make 25 African wax print garments and accessories.
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INCLUDES FULL SIZE PULL OUT PAPER PATTERNS FOR UK DRESS SIZES 8 TO 26
African wax prints are colourful designs created by dyeing cotton fabric using wax-resist techniques, and then overprinting. The result is a fabric that is bright, colourful, and super-easy to use. Adaku Parker has developed 25 step-by-step projects to make a wide range of stylish pieces with this fabric. There are instant wardrobe classics like a shirt dress, A-line skirts, and culottes, as well as wonderful accessories such as tote bags, a zip purse, and a headband. The basic techniques you will need are all explained, so you’ll feel confident with essentials like attaching waistbands, gathering, pleats, making buttonholes, and adding linings. There are projects suitable for all skill levels so all you need is some gorgeous African wax print fabric and a sewing machine, and you’ll be on your way to updating your wardrobe with unique pieces that will help you stand out from the crowd.
- Paperback : 128 pages
- ISBN-10 : 178249877X
- ISBN-13 : 978-1782498773
- Dimensions : 20.83 x 27.56 cm
- Publisher : CICO Books (23 Feb. 2021)
- Language: : English
Ships from London, UK
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FINISHED BODY MEASUREMENTS
UK Size |
EU Size |
US Size |
Bust |
Waist |
Hips |
8 |
36 |
4 |
32¼ inches 82 cm |
25½ inches 65 cm |
35½ inches 90 cm |
10 |
38 |
6 |
34¼ inches 87 cm |
27½ inches 70 cm |
37½ inches 95 cm |
12 |
40 |
8 |
36¼ inches 92 cm |
29½ inches 75 cm |
39½ inches 100 cm |
14 |
42 |
10 |
38 inches 97 cm |
31¾ inches 80.5 cm |
41½ inches 105 cm |
16 |
44 |
12 |
40¼ inches 102.5 cm |
34 inches 86 cm |
43¼ inches 110 cm |
18 |
46 |
14 |
42½ inches 108 cm |
36¼ inches 92 cm |
45¼ inches 115 cm |
20 |
48 |
16 |
45 inches 114 cm |
38½ inches 98 cm |
47½ inches 121 cm |
22 |
50 |
18 |
47¼ inches 120 cm |
41 inches 104 cm |
50 inches 127 cm |
24 |
52 |
20 |
49½ inches 126 cm |
43¼ inches 110 cm |
52½ inches 133 cm |
26 |
54 |
22 |
52 inches 132 cm |
45½ inches 116 cm |
54¾ inches 139 cm |