African Fabrics - Sewing Contemporary Fashion with Ethnic Flair

Create style with a touch of the exotic

Exciting! Inspiring! African fabrics are vibrant, beautiful, and widely available - and they are perfect for contemporary clothing for men, women, and children and great for home decor. An excellent reference for sewers or anyone who is interested in fabrics, culture, and history, this guide will teach you where to buy fabrics, how to choose the right ones, and the best techniques for sewing them.

14 original projects, including

   •  Tote bag
   •  Apron
   •  Tunic
   •  Place mats
   •  Shawl
   •  Pillows
   •  Vest
   •  Child's loom
Full size patterns for three projects

Covers these popular African fabrics

   •  Mudcloth
   •  Fancy prints
   •  Kuba cloth
   •  Wax prints
   •  Korhogo cloth
   •  Kente cloth