WITH 16 years experience in the global fashion industry, living and working in four countries over four continents, fashion designer Jacqueline Shaw birthed Wax and Wraps, an African Fabric Sewing ...

Selecting the right fabric is crucial for bringing African wildlife sculptures to life. Natural fabrics like cotton, linen, and silk are popular choices because of their versatility and ease of ...

Choosing the right fabric is crucial in African applique art. Cotton is commonly used because of its durability and ease of handling. However, other fabrics such as silk or linen can also be used for ...

The beauty of African fabrics is catching the eye more and more of seamstresses both for attire and home decorating. A new book called ''African Fabrics: Sewing Contemporary Fashions with Ethnic Flair ...

Recently retired, Romaine Shubzda, an avid sewer, found she had a lot of time on her hands and a lot of extra fabric in her home. Then she heard about a women’s project that takes pillowcases or ...