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Stretch Ankara

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Stretch Ankara
« on: February 09, 2021, 09:25:20 AM »
Something a bit different, stretch African Wax prints here
It's not easy being this perfekt

Janet

Catllar

Re: Stretch Ankara
« Reply #1 on: February 09, 2021, 12:58:32 PM »
They're lively and cheerful!!

 I'm wondering how they apply the wax to the stretch fabric? Do you reckon they stretch out the fabric first before applying the colour, otherwise when it's stretched out there will be background white shading through as the fibres separate. It is tempting though.!
If life gives you lemons, add to gin and tonic !

sewmuchmore

Re: Stretch Ankara
« Reply #2 on: February 09, 2021, 16:58:47 PM »
@Catllar Although the fabrics are from someone who sells wax fabrics i don't think the stretch is actually a wax fabric I think she has just taken the traditional designs and had them knitted into a stretch fabric. This blogger has used it to make sports wear.
It's not easy being this perfekt

Janet

Catllar

Re: Stretch Ankara
« Reply #3 on: February 09, 2021, 18:55:57 PM »
Ah yes, I see. It's fun isn't it?
If life gives you lemons, add to gin and tonic !