Ankara Dutch Wax African Fabric

The fabric is marvelous to work with, the results are mind blowing. Ankara which means African fabric so I'm told, really didn't originate in Africa, it's actually from Holland. Wherever its from, it's amazing to work with and look at. I am humbled by the amazing creations out there. Here are a few of my contributions.

 Vintage Style Wrap Dress

 Shera Wrap Dress Jacket

Ankara Shera Wrap Dress Jacket

PDF Sewing Patterns For Girls Dresses

My walls and I have talked for many years about my need to be creative. In addition to talking to my walls, it's a constant challenge to stay focused on one task. I have sadly became addicted to purchasing sewing patterns online, by the time they arrived I had another conversation with my walls and moved on to the next creative adventure. During one of my google searches I discovered the words immediate, PDF, sewing, patterns, hmmm immediate, sounds like what I've been looking for all of my internet life. Shop online and receive item immediately, this would clearly keep me focused. Peppermint Swirl, was the first pattern I found. This looks absolutely yummy. So, I purchased the pattern here and clicked download, then print. A zillion pages printed with a bunch of writing and some pretty pictures. Clearly I had hit the wrong button somewhere in this process because I don't see a pattern. Oh did I mention I just learned how to sew?  Focus, Focus, Focus, you can do this..... what, I have to tape the pattern together? are you kidding me? I can do this, I can, I know I can. Off to the fabric store, get the hubby to help me tape the pattern together, and sew.  I stayed focused, and I made it, buttons and all.

Now I'm hooked, so I purchase my second PDF pattern from here.