100% Cotton Gingham - Happy Days Pink
Only 5.5m of this product left in stock
Price is per HALF metre. 1 unit = 0.5metres. For 1.5metres, add 3 units.
All cut length orders are sent as one continuous length.
Specifications:
Weight: Light
Composition: 100% Cotton
GSM: 124
Width: 150cm / 59inch
Pattern repeat: 2cm / 0.7inch
Introduction:
Happy Days Pink - Gingham is a happy, clean, fresh, classic gingham. Happy Days is a fresh and pretty classic that never dates. Gingham fabrics are everywhere at the moment. We are seeing them in everything from high fashion to fresh country-style interiors.
References: film icons from Judy Garland in 'The Wizard of Oz' to Doris Day's 'Calamity Jane' are known for their iconic gingham outfits. It has a youthful, happy, fresh and wholesome style and its popularity has had global significance for centuries.
Colour:
Happy Days is a sweet fresh pink, sitting alongside fresh optic white. Woven (not printed meaning both sides are the same) in breathable, soft cool cotton yarns, to form the iconic check we know as gingham.
Properties:
The half-Panama weave produces a pleasing rustic style with an airy 'linen look'. Happy Days is strong and maintains a soft and malleable medium drape quality making it suitable for a wide range of uses.
Garment Suggestions:
Put Happy Days Navy - Gingham to use for cute children's clothing, dungarees, pinafore dresses, aprons and coverall tunics. You will probably want to create adult-sized versions too, try your hand at a classic sewing bee-inspired shirred elastic bodice dress or sun top. Don't forget to add tiers of gathered loveliness.
The prairie dress styles from the '70s are here to stay!! Create Sew Different's Applepicker Dress with a contrasting navy or white jersey for the bodice and Happy Days tiered skirt. Alternatively, look to the other patterns within The Sew Different Layer Up Collection and create a wardrobe full of cool cotton looks with this fab Gingham and its sibling Happy Days Pink alongside our fabulous range of cotton and linen blends.
Other uses:
Classic shirts, T-shirt style tops, create fresh country/retro '50s style interior soft furnishings; café curtains, blinds, pelmets, cushions etc. Create coordinating accessories for the kitchen and dining room, table covers, placemats, oven gloves, appliance covers - teapot cosies etc.
Bringing You A Range of Exquisite High Quality Ex-Designer Fabrics
Fabworks is fortunate enough to have exclusive access to this superb range of fabrics that have been sourced as deadstock surplus from a revered British Designer based in the midlands of the UK, once the season's garments have been manufactured. This renowned brand label stands as a beacon of excellence, and although we can't share their brand name with you, you may identify them through their signature colour combinations.
With fabrics originating from prestigious mills across the globe, from the finest cashmere of Scotland to the lush linens of Belgium, and fine cottons that you'd be forgiven for mistaking for silk, each fabric exudes luxury and sophistication. Embracing a commitment to sustainability, the brand prioritizes ethical sourcing practices, fostering partnerships with artisans and communities worldwide. Whether crafting bespoke garments or unique creations, the allure of these sumptuous textiles is undeniable, captivating designers and connoisseurs alike.
Elevate your creations with the unparalleled elegance and craftsmanship of these coveted fabrics, a testament to timeless style and impeccable taste.
