Gingham Print D.I.Y Top

Hi everyone! This D.I.Y top is the same as the “off shoulder denim top” except the sleeves are longer and the fabric is different. When Hancock Fabrics was going out of business about a month ago, I was able to get some fabric at really great prices. Prior to going there I had read an article in a magazine about gingham and madras print and how designers were using it in 2016 shows. After I looked online some more, I was inspired and decided I wanted to make something using gingham print. So when I went to Hancock Fabrics to get some gingham fabric it was like 70 or 80% off so I paid about $2-3 a yard for it!

Gingham Print

Now let me just say I don’t own any madras or gingham print clothing! I have always thought these were tricky prints, until now! lol After researching these fabrics more, I found out they both have a unique history and have been around since the 17th century! Also, while researching I found out there are people called “fabric historians” who study the history and origins of different fabrics! Who knew?! lol

I actually love the fact that gingham is cotton, it’s lightweight, and it has no wrong side! That makes gingham a super easy fabric to work with and perfect for summer. I’m still on this off shoulder trend, like seriously there are soooo many ways you can transform this top. This is the 3rd version! So anyway here is my gingham off shoulder top, I did mines in black and white. I’m also rocking a piece of bias tape around my neck as a choker! Resourceful huh! Lol