Fabric Shopping

 One of my favourite things to do when I get a chance is to go fabric shopping at the local markets – I try not to go too often because I already have a huge pile of fabric at home (any takers, I have stacks?!). I love looking at the head spinning patterns, admiring the fantastic colours (both in the shop and on the clothes the women wear) and imagining all the wonderful things I could do with it. Of course the reality is that it usually sits around for months (or longer) before I actually make anything. I’m also pretty hopeless with the sewing machine, I have a lot of enthusiasm but quite as much capability!  Anyway, half the fun is in the purchasing so I thought I’d share some photos of Serrekunda market with you. It is the largest market in the country and can get a little hectic!

Street scene in the fabric section of serrekunda (thankfully not nearly as dense as the fruit & veg section)

I have very little need for ribbons but how can I resist all the pretty colours!

We usually finish we a Youki - the local soda which has so much sugar my teeth start to ache