I have a number of sewing projects on the go, or waiting for some action, I picked up just under 2 meters of this vintage gingham for a couple of dollars at a local op shop, and decided it would make a sweet as home and garden frock. Not nearly enough for a full skirt, so I thought I’d combine two of my tried and tested patterns, and use the bodice from the left and the skirt on the right. Perfect, I think, but we’ll see, I will need to line it, so this will be a touch more work than first anticipated..
This photo from Fashion a Visual History, was an inspiration.
mermaids purse 
The black and white picture is of the first ever Biba dress – sold by mail order! I love gingham, just always so summery… x
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