Wax print is a woven fabric, so it does not stretch. Anything that doesn’t require an elastic, buttons or a zip closure to get into is definitely a no-go. <\/p>\n

Don’t go for garments with drape if you’re working with wax print, it doesn’t have the required soft, weighty feel to it.<\/p>\n

Wax print is a pleasure to work with. It keeps its shape, doesn’t slip, and sews together beautifully. Great for beginners!<\/p>\n

What if I can’t find African wax print?<\/h3>\n

African wax print is pretty common, especially in South African fabric shops. Look for other names like Dutch wax print or batik, it’s likely to be the same thing!<\/p>\n

Note though that African wax print is not the same as shweshwe. Shweshwe is a much harder, starched fabric that is local to South Africa. More on that another time!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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