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Explore the stories and techniques that celebrate African heritage through every stitch, room, and page. Dive in and start creating your own soulful masterpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"creating-with-african-wax-fabric-sew-20-bold-projects-sizes-2-to-24w","title":"Creating with African Wax Fabric","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSew 20 Bold Projects, Sizes 2 to 24W.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfrican wax print fabric is trending!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs understanding diversity and inclusivity is rising, interest in this traditional African art form is increasing likewise. African fabric is an inexhaustible source of inspiration for sewists and designers; the gorgeous, colorful fabric inspires new ideas and patterns for creating one-of-a-kind pieces. In-depth instructions and solutions guide your way to making beautiful and bold skirts, tops, elegant dresses, and much more. 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Their first book offers the tools, knowledge, and vocabulary to help young people take back their fashion narrative. Black and brown girls and boys need a space where they do not have to encounter misrepresentation of their culture, and this book provides them with a safe space in which to explore their creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePrimarily the book teaches basic sewing skills and design principles so that readers can create one-of-a-kind looks. By encouraging them to follow their curiosity, rather than telling them what to create, Black Girls Sew helps young fashionistas learn to take risks and explore creative play in clothing design. 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Here, Adaku Parker shows you how to sew 25 stylish designs for babies to 5-year-olds, providing her expert tips on using African wax prints. Try your hand at quick and simple projects, from a baby hat to a knot headband and a drawstring bag. To add a personal touch to a child’s bedroom or nursery, choose from homewares such as a toy storage bucket, a changing mat, and an envelope pillow. There are also gorgeous and practical garments, from elasticated shorts and a shirt for a boy to a girl’s circle skirt and a pinafore dress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eEasy-to-follow artworks and instructions guide you through skills such as sewing pleats, topstitching, and adding buttons and bias binding, and the pull-out pattern sheets include a range of different sizes for the garments. 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