I'm a perpetual fan of a witch costume--it's such a classic Halloween look and I love the drama of it. I started thinking of how I could introduce a more whimsical version on the traditional black and decided to custom make a cape and hat from from my Lila gingham tablecloth. 

I worked with a local seamstress where I had a couple fittings and we draped and pinned and dreamed up the look we wanted. I used The Prairie Misfit Witch Hat pattern for the hat and for the cape, we decided to maximize the details on my tablecloth by incorporating the quilt point edges, creating gathered sleeves and a dramatic collar with a tie. It gave me a vintage-inspired spin on a Halloween staple.

If you want to blend cottagecore charm with a theatrical vibe, gingham witch is a great way to stand out from the crowd.