I had the pleasure of visiting my friend in Uganda in October and loved the fabrics that they had. The only issue was that you had to buy them in 3 metre units as this was the standard to make up a dress so I expect I will be making lots of things in the future with the fabrics (of which I bought 4 different types and my friend gave me her left over fabric). However she did request that I make her a Christmas stocking, which of course I was happy to oblige. As per normal this project was rushed on account of needing to get it posted to another friend to take out.
I cut out the main fabric first and then applied some fusable webbing to it to make it stiffer. Next was the applique and ribbon detail. I used cookie cutter applique with the african fabric onto a plan fabric that was already in my stash. I also added a small ribbon in order for it to be hung up.
I had to trim the seams to get it to lie flat (even then it was not as neat as some of my other ones) for the finishing touch I made her initial letter for her out of a different fabric, one that is special as the cushions at a lodge we stayed at were the same.
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