15 ways to use African fabric in your fashion sewing

The bold colors and large prints of African fabrics are absolutely beautiful. But those same features can make it hard to know what to make with them, especially if what you’re wanting to make is clothing. Troy from Thriftanista in the City has some ideas to help you know what types of fashion you can make from African prints. The photos she includes of the clothes she has made with African prints demonstrate just how gorgeous it is for fashion.

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15 African Print Fashion DIYs to Try, by Thriftanista in the City

[photo from Thriftanista in the City]

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Christmas is one of those holidays that you just can decorate too much for. There’s no limit to the amount of holiday cheer you can bring into you home! There’s no such thing as too many Christmas decorations. You can bring Christmas décor into any room of the house – including the kitchen! Which is kind of fitting given how many Christmas activities and gifts are made in the kitchen. We’ve rounded up 13 Christmas kitchen accessories you can sew for your home or to give as gifts.

The list includes holiday themed hot pads, potholders ,aprons, and more that you can sew and decorate your kitchen all season long. Most are things you can make in an evening or less. These would also make wonderful hostess gifts for any holiday parties or gatherings you’re attending. Read on for the kitchen sewing ideas!