I love ginghams. Not only do they always look fresh, they can be smart and relaxed at the same time, hide the dirt a bit, and if you make your own, cotton gingham fabric is cheap to buy. I have used it for covering chairs, for curtains and tablecloths as well as clothes. Maybe I love it because my first school uniform was gingham - a bit like this one but blue and white checks -
I just love those cigarette pants too. Red and white gingham is very versatile. My favourite skirt as a teenager was a short, straight skirt with an elastic waist, in red and white gingham - I think it was the first thing I ever sewed......ah memories!
What have you made with gingham?
deb xx
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| 1950s ad |
And how cute are these three?!
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| Detail from Uncle toby's ad, 1955 |
This fashion spread from the Australian Women's Weekly in the 50s shows how glamorous gingham can be.
I just love those cigarette pants too. Red and white gingham is very versatile. My favourite skirt as a teenager was a short, straight skirt with an elastic waist, in red and white gingham - I think it was the first thing I ever sewed......ah memories!
What have you made with gingham?
deb xx
