About Vintage Gingham

I love vintage gingham but didn`t know a lot about it. Years ago most of my summer shirts were lightweight gingham and you used to be able to buy matching shorts and tops, even gingham bikinis. Gingham was comfortable during the east coast sweltering and humid summers. Yes, that`s a while ago! Here is a link to a brief history. Facts about Gingham.

I prefer my gingham to be true vintage 100% cotton. This fabric has a more supple, much nicer hand than gingham available to us today. Vintage gingham can be found on Ebay and many online fabric shops. I would deal with a seller with a proven background in vintage fabrics. The apron below is home sewn, about 60 years old with silver color rick rack and white chicken scratch embroidery.

Till Later,
Cathy