Sew Happy has created a gorgeous dress using one of our fabrics and documented the process. How fabulous is that? The pattern is the Wren Blouse and Dress by Chalk …
The Wiksten jacket was one of those sewing patterns that was extremely popular. My guess is because of its versatility. It suits many body shapes and works well with so …
Mingei International Museum opened African by Design: Form, Pattern and Meaning in African Craft on May 20, 2023. Curated by Mingei Director of Exhibitions and Chief Curator, Emily G. Hanna, …
The Knitting & Stitching Shows are the definitive events for anyone with a love of textile based craft. The Knitting and stitching show 2023 in Alexandra palace is one of …
If you sew or quilt, you may have accumulated a bag or two of fabric scraps. Even if you don’t, we also keep scraps that we have generated in the …
Absolutely one of our favourite prints ever is the Speedbird ankara print. In Ghana, it is a called a phrase that translates to ‘Money has Wings’. This speaks of being …
Tomos has kindly shared photos of the quilt he made for his granddaughter. The quilt is a lovely mix of blues with pops of brighter colours. The shweshwe for the …
Its time for Ankara Appreciation Week 2023. Have you made an outfit out of African wax print aka Ankara and just loved it? Enjoying the sewing and then the wearing …
A simple pairing that just works. You really cannot go wrong with a t-shirt and printed skirt combo. Lisa bought the Blue White Brushstrokes at the Stitch Festival last year …
Here’s another Urbanstax project, this time it is the Raglan top from the Avid Seamstress pattern. It is actually a dress pattern with a variation for a top. The dress …