Gingham set

I am obsessed!
This fabric is heaven on earth.

I don’t say this very often, but I can’t stop myself this time.

My wardrobe is full of gingham and floral prints. When I’m not in the mood to dress too girly, I opt for gingham.

I discovered this print a while back, and although it resembles a picnic tablecloth, I don’t mind at all. This speaks volumes about how much I’ve evolved and how confident I’ve become.

I used to buy this fabric from Stoff2000, but unfortunately, they haven’t been doing well since the pandemic, and their fabrics aren’t what they used to be. Recently, over the past two years, I’ve shifted my preferences and started going to SelfMade more often. Their shops are like huge supermarkets with a wide variety of fabrics and supplies for other hobbies.

In 2024, I set a goal to acquire a large amount of fabric, as I’ll be starting my master’s soon, and my financial situation may not allow me to indulge as much. So far, I’ve lost count, but I estimate I’ve bought over 100 meters of fabric, with gingham making up a large percentage.

This particular fabric is a relatively inexpensive cotton. It’s not too heavy, making it perfect for summer. It has a soft touch despite being quite structural, making it ideal for creating puff sleeves, shirts with crisp collars and cuffs, or gathered garments.

As I mentioned in a previous post, I had a creative block, and I found that sewing something familiar helps ease the anxiety my inner self produces. The fun part is that now I understand why and know how to handle it without letting it affect me.

I decided to use the Noa pattern again. I’ve used this pattern so many times that it got ruined, so I had to print it again.

I absolutely love this pattern and can’t count how many times I’ve used it. It’s been the base for all my winter pajamas, beach shirts, and cozy cotton shirts for winter.

I needed a matching set with shorts for summer, so I drafted a pair of shorts and used this pattern to create a cozy outfit, perfect for a bike ride.

As a cute detail, I added some floral buttons, and I couldn’t be happier with the end result.