I want to make another version of Simplicity 2209 but need some advice. Can a grown woman, late 30s, mother of 2, fairly conservative and plump carry off a gingham dress? I do love the look of gingham but just a little afraid its too young for me.
I like the darker larger gingham squares rather than little ones
I usually wear pinky/reddy colours but I’m afraid I’ll look a little too Italian-restauranty.
I don’t want to look like a school girl!
What do you think, to gingham or not to gingham? I did want to make a raspberry linen version but I’m having trouble finding the right shade, I could go for a solid cotton (quilting cotton but don’t tell anyone! The pattern can carry off less fluid fabrics) in the right colour instead. What to do………
I would be worried that I looked too much like Kirsty Allsop, but you could probably get away with it during the summer (if we have one!) Fabricland.co.uk sell gingham cheap enough to make a wearable muslin.
ReplyDeleteIf you are looking for plain quilting cotton, try klona from Backstitch, they sell lots of colours and it is only £5.50 metre. It is quite stiff to start with, I have used it to make a quilt but have sent the quilt away for quilting and so not sure how it washes up.
Definitely go for it! I love gingham and am planning a navy dress for the summer. I fit your description exactly ( I'm a few years older) but I don't care! Yes, if you wear ankle socks and your hair in plaits you probably will look like a schoolgirl. But with the right pattern and grown up accessories I think gingham always looks lovely. x
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