All praise this super simple (no pattern) shirred cotton gingham sundress made by RhiannonP. ❤️
Why complicate what is perfectly simple?
A bodice like this is simply a rectangle about 3 times the bust measurement and shirred (elasticated) in to fit. The skirt is approximately twice the hip measurement and gathered in to fit the bodice.
What is harder to achieve (in the UK ) is the sunshine to go with the dress. 🙄
Miaow modelling her school dress made by Jane using green cotton gingham and the Burda 9717 pattern.
Rudi the Siamese kitten getting in on the picture with Kitcat’s school skirt (he is so vain). Green cotton gingham with elasticated waist and slant pockets.
Kitcat’s green gingham school dress with heart pocket detailing and daisy trim made by Jane, with matching daisy trimmed shorts. (no more showing your knickers to the boys, young lady)
Kitcat wearing her red gingham little red riding hood dress and cotton velvet cape.
Blue and White Gingham Dorothy Dress made by Clair.
Kitkat is only *slightly* obsessed with the Wizard of Oz. (this dress needs to be surgically removed, sometimes)
Fabrics and Notions
Blue and White Cotton Gingham
White Poplin shirting
Invisible zip
Buttons
White Cotton Stayflex iron-on interfacing
Piping cord
Kitcat’s combined spotty/gingham dress
Fabrics and Notions:
Red and White cotton gingham
Blue and red spotty printed cotton
Rickrack trim
Miaow’s turquoise seersucker gingham sundress with matching bloomers, made by Jane.
Fabrics and Notions:
Turquoise cotton seersucker gingham
Rickrack trim
Elastic
Red 9mm gingham check Cotton
Coral Pink and Oatmeal Beige medium weight 60% Linen 40% Cotton 10mm gingham check
Red, White, Blue and Black gingham check 100% Cotton with floral Broderie Anglaise embroidery
Mid Blue and Grey gingham check 51% Linen 49% Cotton heavy shirting / lightweight suiting from Riverside
Olive Green, Navy Blue and Cream gingham check 51% Linen 49% Cotton heavy shirting / lightweight suiting from Riverside
Dusky Pinky Brown gingham check 51% Linen 49% Cotton heavy shirting / lightweight suiting from Riverside
Denim Blue and White 100% Cotton 9mm gingham check Shirting
Turquoise, Red and White 42mm gingham check soft and laundered shirting weight Omey 100% Irish Linen 200gsm 13cm repeat
Navy Blue and Aubergine 60% Wool 40% Cotton small gingham check Seersucker from Riverside
Royal Blue, Black and White gingham with jacquard spots reversible 100% Cotton Double Gauze from Riverside
Burgundy, Black and White gingham with jacquard spots reversible 100% Cotton Double Gauze from Riverside
Light Pink and White double sided big check / gingham check 100% Cotton double Gauze
Light Grey and White double sided big check / gingham check 100% Cotton double Gauze
Red and Ivory 30mm /8mm double sided gingham check 100% Cotton Double Gauze
Eau de Nil Green and Ivory 30mm /8mm double sided gingham check 100% Cotton Double Gauze
Teal gingham check with mice / bunny /squirrel nutcracker soldiers in red uniform print Cotton broadcloth
Red and black gingham check with mice / bunny /squirrel nutcracker soldiers in red uniform print Cotton broadcloth from Sevenberry, Japan
Black and White 1.5mm tiny gingham check soft and floppy 100% cotton quilted to 100% polyester batting. Backed in plain Black. Can be used as quilted lining or as standalone
Black and Blush Beigey Pink 12mm (1/2”) gingham check Brushed Cotton
Black and White 1″ / 25mm gingham check 100% Silk Dupion
Cream and Beige 55% Linen 45% Cotton medium weight large gingham check (20mm squares)
Candy Pink and White 10mm gingham check 100% Viscose Lawn
Navy Blue and Ivory 30mm /8mm double sided gingham check 100% Cotton Double Gauze
Peacock Green and White 100% Cotton 2.5mm gingham check Shirting
Pea Green and White 100% Cotton 9mm gingham check Shirting
Light Grey and White 100% Cotton 9mm gingham check Shirting
Navy Blue and White 100% Cotton 2.5mm gingham check Shirting
Maize Yellow and White 100% Cotton 2.5mm gingham check Shirting
Mid Grey and White yarn dyed 2.5mm small gingham check lightweight 100% Cotton
Denim Blue and White yarn dyed 2.5mm small gingham check lightweight 100% Cotton
Black and Cream gingham patterned 94% Wool 6% Elastane bi-stretch heavy Flannel
Berry Red and White yarn dyed 9mm gingham check lightweight 100% Cotton
Dusky Lavender Pink and White yarn dyed 9mm gingham check lightweight 100% Cotton
Sea Green and White yarn dyed 9mm gingham check lightweight 100% Cotton
Black and White gingham check Cotton Shirting from Barbour
Purple and Black 8cm big gingham check crinkle Linen. 1/2 price remnant – only 70cm left
Blue-Grey and Black 8cm big gingham check crinkle Linen
Navy and White gingham check 100% cotton Seersucker 3mm squares.
Navy and White large (40mm) gingham check 52% Viscose 48% Cotton drapey lightweight Brushed Cotton
Black and White Gingham decorative tape coil teeth closed end Zip
Black and White Gingham decorative tape coil teeth closed end Zip
Red and White Gingham decorative tape coil teeth closed end Zip
Red and White Gingham decorative tape coil teeth closed end Zip
Bottle Green and White Gingham decorative tape coil teeth closed end Zip
Bottle Green and White Gingham decorative tape coil teeth closed end Zip
Light Blue and White small gingham check 97% Cotton 3% Elastane heavy shirting, or trousering from Riverside
Light Blue and White 1cm Gingham Check lightweight Cotton
Light and Mid Grey small gingham 60% Wool 40% Cotton brushed Shirting from Riverside
Burgundy Red and Pale Pink 100% Cotton gingham Shirting from Riverside
White 30mm giant gingham weave Polyester Organza from LG
Turquoise and Plum gingham check Cotton Shirting
Black gingham weave Polyester Chiffon from LG
