I was browsing around http://www.abakhan.co.uk, they offer a wide range of very reasonably priced fabric especially when they are offering a 20% discount for today (2nd May) only! in addition to this if you sign up for their newsletter you are given a one use code for a further 15% discount. Now you can see why I got a bit carried away!
This was my final choice, it is a cerise pink and looks lovely and fresh, it is 100% cotton making it ideal for this pattern.
And here are some of the other fabrics I have ordered.
I adore this 50's inspired fabric and ordered 3 meters to ensure I would have enough to make a dress with a nice full skirt. We are off to the Goodwood Revival in September and it is my intention to wear at least one homemade outfit over the weekend.
I thought this seersucker would work really well as the camisole top using the New Look 2373 pattern above. I haven't worked with seersucker before but this fabric is under £3.00 per meter with the discounts applied so I don't feel like I will have wasted loads of money if things don't go well.
So if you have some spare pocket money and are feeling in the mood to treat your sewing self pop over to their website and have a look, the discounts are also applies to interfacing etc so it is a good opportunity to stock up on some of the basics.
*** DISCLAIMER*** This is not a sponsored post and these are just my opinions.
Can you recommend any patterns for my 50's inspired fabric choice? Have you already made some thing in this fabulous fabric? Do you have any top tips on working with seersucker?
Your post prompted me to to look up what the Goodwill Revival was, it sounds like a fund event. Your fabric choice looks like it will keep you cool during the summer months. Good choice.
ReplyDeleteI will have to dig out some of our photos from last years Goodwood Revival and do a post on that, I just hope I can convey what an absolute blast it is.
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