Last weekend saw what is possibly the biggest music festival in the world take place at Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset. Over the years, Glastonbury has given us many famous fashion moments with supermodels and Hollywood stars such as Kate Moss and Sienna Miller wading throughout the mud in their Hunter wellies year after year. Of course, Glastonbury is not only about the fashion but the music and in recent years there has been a plethora of controversial headline acts taking to the Pyramid Stage amid a storm of controversy; most recently Beyonce caused an outrage when she was named as headline act in 2011 with festival goers aghast at the thought of a pretty popstar being chosen ahead of many of the much cooler indie bands. The Queen of Pop of course stole the show and won over her critics with a storming set, aided in no small part by her tiny hot pants made from a sparkling, gold Dressmaking Fabric.
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Gingham Girl Dolly Parton is as famous for her fashion as she is for her music.[/caption]
This year it was the turn of The Queen of Country to take to the famous stage. Dolly Parton staged an unbelievable comeback, bringing in the biggest audience the festival has ever seen playing a set filled with hits such as 9-5 and Jolene. Of course, Dolly is famous for many things including her incredible voice and glittering stage presence but for fashion fans it is Dolly's sense of style that has caught our attention for many years, with her larger than life hair and daring wardrobe choices. Country music in general has experienced resurgence over the past few years with acts such as Taylor Swift, Kellie Pickler and Carrie Underwood breaking into the main stream and with it has come a return of the country girl style of denim cut offs and pretty sundresses of gingham and pastel print Dressmaking Fabrics teamed with tumbling blonde waves and cowboy boots. The country style of dress is fresh, cool and cute whilst being practical enough to indulge in outdoor activities such as fishing and horse riding. Country girls are famed for their cool, natural style and being a country girl is not so much about perfecting a style as it is adopting a mentality. A true country girl will shun tight, restrictive clothing and over the top make up to stick to a simple style of dress with their wardrobe made up of simple items and as most southern country girls spend much of their time outdoors many are blessed with sun kissed hair and tanned skin. With careful selection of the right accessories and Dressmaking Fabrics, you can steal the pretty southern trend and inject a new sense of style into your summer wardrobe. Here are our pick of the best country style Dressmaking Fabrics:
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Carrie Underwood is the epitome of cool country girl at the CMA Awards.[/caption]
Denim - Season 4 American Idol winner Carrie Underwood is the epitome of country cool and since her Idol victory has notched up a string of mainstream hits including Before He Cheats and I Told You So. No matter the occasion, Carrie always looks effortlessly cool and that was no more true than during her 2012 performance at America's biggest country music festival, The CMA Awards. Carrie took to the stage in a pair of denim short shorts paired with a loose embellished vest top and tan boots. If you do not feel confident enough to kick up your heels in a pair of genuine cowboy boots just yet, this is still a gorgeous simple look which is perfect for summer and is versatile enough to team with any footwear including sandals or flip flops. We have recently introduced a range of denim Dressmaking Fabrics to our collection which includes a lightweight, pale denim fabric which is ideal for stealing this look.
Gingham - we cannot talk about country style and Dolly Parton without mentioning gingham Dressmaking Fabric! Miley Cyrus' godmother is famous for her checked wardrobe choices and is known by many of her music and fashion fans as Gingham Girl. You may not want to step out in head to toe gingham and pig tails like Ms. Parton but you can still channel your inner Dolly by taking a more subtle approach. Our selection of gingham Dressmaking Fabrics are popular for all kinds of dressmaking tasks and are the perfect choice for spring and summer due to their lightweight, breathable qualities. Gingham is a beautiful and versatile fabric which looks great when made up into summer items such as dresses and shirts. Gingham is a fresh and young looking fabric which is ideal for keeping active children cool. Our range of gingham is one of the widest available on the market and includes a range of beautiful colour options and widths.
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Floral Cotton Prints are perfect for pretty summer dresses.[/caption]
Floral Cotton Prints - these Dressmaking Fabrics are new to our collection and are perfect for creating pretty, flowing summer dresses. These luxurious fabrics are soft to the touch and are light and airy enough to keep you cool in the hot summer sun. For an authentic country girl look, choose a pretty floral dress in pastel shades and toughen up your overall look by teaming with a denim waistcoat and suede ankle boots. Floral cotton prints are the ideal choice of Dressmaking Fabric for your little ones as they are easy to care for and are machine washable so can withstand repeated wear and endless days of summer play.
We have you have enjoyed today's blog entry and feel inspired to try something new this summer. As always, we love to see your creations so please do share your pictures with us by uploading to our Facebook page.
Gingham Girl Dolly Parton is as famous for her fashion as she is for her music.[/caption]
This year it was the turn of The Queen of Country to take to the famous stage. Dolly Parton staged an unbelievable comeback, bringing in the biggest audience the festival has ever seen playing a set filled with hits such as 9-5 and Jolene. Of course, Dolly is famous for many things including her incredible voice and glittering stage presence but for fashion fans it is Dolly's sense of style that has caught our attention for many years, with her larger than life hair and daring wardrobe choices. Country music in general has experienced resurgence over the past few years with acts such as Taylor Swift, Kellie Pickler and Carrie Underwood breaking into the main stream and with it has come a return of the country girl style of denim cut offs and pretty sundresses of gingham and pastel print Dressmaking Fabrics teamed with tumbling blonde waves and cowboy boots. The country style of dress is fresh, cool and cute whilst being practical enough to indulge in outdoor activities such as fishing and horse riding. Country girls are famed for their cool, natural style and being a country girl is not so much about perfecting a style as it is adopting a mentality. A true country girl will shun tight, restrictive clothing and over the top make up to stick to a simple style of dress with their wardrobe made up of simple items and as most southern country girls spend much of their time outdoors many are blessed with sun kissed hair and tanned skin. With careful selection of the right accessories and Dressmaking Fabrics, you can steal the pretty southern trend and inject a new sense of style into your summer wardrobe. Here are our pick of the best country style Dressmaking Fabrics:
[caption id="attachment_7245" align="alignright" width="211"] Carrie Underwood is the epitome of cool country girl at the CMA Awards.[/caption]
Denim - Season 4 American Idol winner Carrie Underwood is the epitome of country cool and since her Idol victory has notched up a string of mainstream hits including Before He Cheats and I Told You So. No matter the occasion, Carrie always looks effortlessly cool and that was no more true than during her 2012 performance at America's biggest country music festival, The CMA Awards. Carrie took to the stage in a pair of denim short shorts paired with a loose embellished vest top and tan boots. If you do not feel confident enough to kick up your heels in a pair of genuine cowboy boots just yet, this is still a gorgeous simple look which is perfect for summer and is versatile enough to team with any footwear including sandals or flip flops. We have recently introduced a range of denim Dressmaking Fabrics to our collection which includes a lightweight, pale denim fabric which is ideal for stealing this look.
Gingham - we cannot talk about country style and Dolly Parton without mentioning gingham Dressmaking Fabric! Miley Cyrus' godmother is famous for her checked wardrobe choices and is known by many of her music and fashion fans as Gingham Girl. You may not want to step out in head to toe gingham and pig tails like Ms. Parton but you can still channel your inner Dolly by taking a more subtle approach. Our selection of gingham Dressmaking Fabrics are popular for all kinds of dressmaking tasks and are the perfect choice for spring and summer due to their lightweight, breathable qualities. Gingham is a beautiful and versatile fabric which looks great when made up into summer items such as dresses and shirts. Gingham is a fresh and young looking fabric which is ideal for keeping active children cool. Our range of gingham is one of the widest available on the market and includes a range of beautiful colour options and widths.
[caption id="attachment_7237" align="alignleft" width="300"] Floral Cotton Prints are perfect for pretty summer dresses.[/caption]
Floral Cotton Prints - these Dressmaking Fabrics are new to our collection and are perfect for creating pretty, flowing summer dresses. These luxurious fabrics are soft to the touch and are light and airy enough to keep you cool in the hot summer sun. For an authentic country girl look, choose a pretty floral dress in pastel shades and toughen up your overall look by teaming with a denim waistcoat and suede ankle boots. Floral cotton prints are the ideal choice of Dressmaking Fabric for your little ones as they are easy to care for and are machine washable so can withstand repeated wear and endless days of summer play.
We have you have enjoyed today's blog entry and feel inspired to try something new this summer. As always, we love to see your creations so please do share your pictures with us by uploading to our Facebook page.