We have a new exciting addition to the website which is a new category for sewing patterns. This consists of sewing patterns that would work well with our fabrics. Do share if you have made any of these patterns in some bright prints or batiks and watch this space for some examples of our very own. We will continue searching for and stocking sewing patterns that will look great not only in the recommended fabrics but also in African Fabric.
The Wiksten Kimono jacket is one of our new patterns. A very versatile pattern with so many potential colour and fabric combinations and proving to be quite popular already. Check out the hashtags #wikstenoversizedkimonojacket and #wikstenkimono over on Instagram to see a range of lovely jackets people have made with this pattern. Great for inspiration too!
We have made our very own version. It is made with South African shweshwe fabric in a turquoise and chocolate brown colour palette. As the pattern is for a fully reversible jacket, we have played around with using three different prints. Two prints for for the main body and a third for hints around the sleeves and the neck. Pretty pleased with the results!
I like this print for its starkness and simplicity. I also love that the colours are deep. Immediately I saw it, I thought it was cool not just because some …
We now have African fabric fat quarters available in our store. Whether you are looking for supplies for your newest quilt project or you want to create some beautiful patchwork, …
Tropical Animals is one of our growing collection of furnishing fabrics. It has beautiful tropical birds ( I believe one is a grey-crowned crane) and plants as well as these …
Newly arrived in store we have another classic African Wax Print. This has been worn even before I was born. These colourful variations are manufactured in Ghana and printed on …
Cool New Patterns- Wiksten Kimono Jacket
We have a new exciting addition to the website which is a new category for sewing patterns. This consists of sewing patterns that would work well with our fabrics. Do share if you have made any of these patterns in some bright prints or batiks and watch this space for some examples of our very own. We will continue searching for and stocking sewing patterns that will look great not only in the recommended fabrics but also in African Fabric.
The Wiksten Kimono jacket is one of our new patterns. A very versatile pattern with so many potential colour and fabric combinations and proving to be quite popular already. Check out the hashtags #wikstenoversizedkimonojacket and #wikstenkimono over on Instagram to see a range of lovely jackets people have made with this pattern. Great for inspiration too!
We have made our very own version. It is made with South African shweshwe fabric in a turquoise and chocolate brown colour palette. As the pattern is for a fully reversible jacket, we have played around with using three different prints. Two prints for for the main body and a third for hints around the sleeves and the neck. Pretty pleased with the results!
Related Posts
Blue African Wax Prints
We have new fabric in stock and this includes a rich mix of Blue African wax prints. If you are a fan of blues and indigos here is our selection …
Fabric of the Week: Green and Tomato Red Ankara Print
I like this print for its starkness and simplicity. I also love that the colours are deep. Immediately I saw it, I thought it was cool not just because some …
African fabric Fat Quarters
We now have African fabric fat quarters available in our store. Whether you are looking for supplies for your newest quilt project or you want to create some beautiful patchwork, …
Fabric of the Week: Tropical Animals Fabric
Tropical Animals is one of our growing collection of furnishing fabrics. It has beautiful tropical birds ( I believe one is a grey-crowned crane) and plants as well as these …
Fabric of the Week: Circles Print Ankara
Newly arrived in store we have another classic African Wax Print. This has been worn even before I was born. These colourful variations are manufactured in Ghana and printed on …