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Author: Esther Warner Dendel
Publisher:
Published: 1974
Total Pages: 176
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKProvides numerous examples of decorative articles and clothing including a caftan inspired by a museum piece, a hanging sculpture utilizing a rice bat weaving technique etc...
Author: Lisa Shepard
Publisher:
Published: 1999
Total Pages: 132
ISBN-13: 9780873417891
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDescribes how African textiles are woven, and features instructions for such projects as pillows, napkins, placemats, and picture frames.
Author: Adaku Parker
Publisher: CICO Books
Published: 2021-02-09
Total Pages: 128
ISBN-13: 9781782498773
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAll the techniques, step-by-step instructions, and patterns you need to make 25 African wax print garments and accessories. INCLUDES FULL SIZE PATTERNS FOR US DRESS SIZES 4 TO 22 African wax prints are colorful designs created by dyeing cotton fabric using wax-resist techniques, and then overprinting. The result is a fabric that is bright, colorful, and super-easy to use. Adaku Parker has developed 25 step-by-step projects to make a wide range of stylish pieces with this fabric. There are instant wardrobe classics like a shirt dress, A-line skirts, and culottes, as well as wonderful accessories such as tote bags, a zip purse, and a headband. The basic techniques you will need are all explained, so you’ll feel confident with essentials like attaching waistbands, gathering, pleats, making buttonholes, and adding linings. There are projects suitable for all skill levels so all you need is some gorgeous African wax print fabric and a sewing machine, and you’ll be on your way to updating your wardrobe with unique pieces that will help you stand out from the crowd.
Author: John Gillow
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Published: 2003-09
Total Pages: 252
ISBN-13: 0811841669
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTraces a boy's journey across India as he searches for a sacred buffalo bell stolen from his tribe.
Author: Magie Relph
Publisher:
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 79
ISBN-13: 9780956698209
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Lynne Garner
Publisher:
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781556527487
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPresents an overview of West African culture and provides step-by-step instructions for using simple household materials to make such traditional items as a mask, a coiled pot, block-printed and woven cloths, and a drum.
Author: Mylo Freeman
Publisher: Macy World
Published: 2021-09-07
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 9781913175177
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIt's a special day in Macy's classroom as all the children come in dressed up in their most stylish African clothing! Zahra's Ethiopian dress is covered in beads, while Malika's Namibian outfit is bursting with colours. And who is hiding behind that elephant mask from Cameroon? No two outfits are the same, in this beautiful and varied parade of clothing from across Africa!
Author: Roy Sieber
Publisher:
Published: 1972
Total Pages: 0
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Claire Polakoff
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 1982-01-01
Total Pages: 265
ISBN-13: 9780710009081
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Ronke Luke-Boone
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2011-01-15
Total Pages: 262
ISBN-13: 1440219680
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCreate 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
