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Saturday, January 26, 2013

Tribal Prints!

I am waiting in my studio for all these uploads to finish and so of course I started browsing because I NEED to make myself some tribal print garments so I need to buy fabric, lol

I was looking at making a few skirts and jacket using some african inspired prints and of course I found some fabulous ones HERE these print never go out of style to me, they can ALWAYS be used.






Aren't these lovely? you can check them out HERE and if you do don't forget to use that coupon code if you haven't already for 10% off "MIMIJAN10" it expires soon.













26 comments:

  1. I am loving that lat picture. I can picture you in a wrap around dress like that...what a gorgeous fabric Mimi!!!

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  2. Mimi!I am soooo in love with African fabrics. I love the dark green and gold fabric.

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  3. You're probably good as far as inspiration goes, but do you read Terence Sambo's blog? It sometimes fills me with despair because I can't do things with prints like the designers he profiles. It's here:
    http://www.onenigerianboy.com/

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  4. Welp Mimi...I like the print in the first frame (count from left to right, it would be the 6th one( the orange black and white) or #6 in the second frame. (black and tan?) the smaller the print the less "busy" it will be especially if you are a petite person. Larger print could be too overpowering!

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    1. That is just something someone said one day and it became a fashion rule, it all depends on how you wear them that is all :-)

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  5. I'm always so afraid of trying prints, because I was told that when you're short (I'm 5'0"), you can only wear small scale prints like polka dots. I'm really interested to see how you put together a fabulous outfit with a large scale print for all us shorties out there. :)

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    1. Nah! I love large scale prints and I never follow fashion rules, lol

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  6. Can you tell me where to purchase these print? I usually go on ebay for the african wax print fabruc.

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    1. It's in the post. if you read the post it says HERE in bold and is highlighted to a link.

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  7. I love, love, love African wax fabric! My mom sent me a bunch and I intend to make my very first project with my sewing machine: a simple skirt with an elastic band. But I'm terrified of messing it up... I need to get over my fear...In the meantime I'll keep reading your blog for inspiration ;-)

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  8. Loving the African Wax Fabric prints myself! I have yet to sew anything but am picking up my basic supplies today! You are an inspiration to me... I can't wait to see what you come up with!

    Faye
    ThatNYNaturalista.com

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  9. Those African prints are beautiful and the price is even better! I am so looking forward to seeing what you'll do with them. And I too love the last photo. thanks Mimi

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  10. Thanks for the links and the photos Mimi. I needed some inspiration for a costume I'm making. These are great.

    Jeanette

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  11. Can't wait to see what you do Miss Thing! I have buckets of tribal prints and zero inspiration to do anything with it for the winter (a few summer dresses in the line-up)!

    Have fun!!

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  12. I had already been looking at the african print fabrics. My plan for my second task was to do the Infamous Regal Maxi Skirt w/ Sash in an African print. Can't wait to see the end results.

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  13. A SOURCE FOR HIGH QUALITY TRIBAL PRINTS
    WWW.VLISCO.COM


    http://chicamod.com/style/fashion

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  14. I just purchased one of these at Walmart for $2.00 per yard! I bought all of it!

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  15. Mimi-last year I got the Regal Maxi Skirt made in Ghana in the most fabulous West African fabric. Will send pics! -Camouflage Bella

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  16. I am really really excited to learn how to sew to be able to make clothes specially for myself!:)

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  17. I am really excited for this class to be able to learn how to make my own clothes!

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  18. Anyone in the DC/MD area..check our paradise fabrics for african wax prints. I love this place, and the owner is a super sweet older gentleman. I've been making pencil skirts out of this fabric for a while now and I've never been able to get a perfect fit since it has zero stretch. Look forward to see what you come up with!!

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mimi g.