{"product_id":"100-wool-melton-bergere-cream-perfectly-imperfect","title":"100% Wool Melton - Bergere Cream (Perfectly Imperfect)","description":"\u003ch6\u003eOverview:\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBergere Cream\u003c\/strong\u003e is 100% wool, a medium to heavyweight Melton in a rich natural fleece cream with the subtlest darker undertones. It carries small imperfections due to visible bleaching along the fold and white marks along the selvedge, so it is offered at a reduced price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love \u003cstrong\u003eBergere Cream\u003c\/strong\u003e, you'll love its sisters: \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/da\/products\/100-wool-melton-nemophile-green\"\u003eNemophile Green\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/da\/products\/100-wool-melton-limeade-fizz\"\u003eLimeade Fizz\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/da\/products\/100-wool-melton-neptune-green\"\u003eNeptune Green\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/da\/products\/100-wool-melton-herdsman-cream\"\u003eHerdsman Cream\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/da\/products\/100-wool-serge-aries-cream\"\u003eAries Cream\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, or \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/da\/products\/100-wool-heavy-melton-drovers-cream-perfectly-imperfect\"\u003eDrovers Cream\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e for a heavier natural cream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium \/ Heavy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGSM:\u003c\/strong\u003e 453\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Wool\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 155cm \/ 61.0inch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cem\u003ePerfectly Imperfect Notice:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis batch of \u003cstrong\u003eBergere Cream\u003c\/strong\u003e has visible bleaching along the fold, where the colour has lightened in a line along the fold of the cloth, and white marks along the selvedge. We’ve highlighted this so you can decide whether the fabric is right for your project.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe advise ordering a sample to inspect before purchasing larger quantities, and allowing extra fabric so you can position pattern pieces away from the bleached fold line and the selvedge marks. The fabric itself remains very good quality: a dense, reliable 100% wool melton that is perfectly serviceable, with a price that reflects its imperfect finish. Happy sewing!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eColour:\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall: \u003c\/strong\u003eA rich natural fleece cream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShades: \u003c\/strong\u003eSolid-hued yarns in a natural sheep's fleece cream. Bergere Cream (Shepherdess Cream) is a rich, natural hue with the subtlest darker undertones and surface hairs redolent of a natural fleece, for the look of an artisan product. Neutral tones are extremely versatile and convey natural and comforting simplicity, much admired for historical accuracy and by textile artists for use as a blank canvas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign: \u003c\/strong\u003eA solid-hued, plain Melton, woven and then milled to give its felt-like finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eProperties:\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture: \u003c\/strong\u003eClosely woven, felted and lightly brushed, with a traditional wool feel and a cosy finish. Both sides have the felted surface, making them naturally water-repellent. Please note that the nap may be prone to pilling after frequent wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle: \u003c\/strong\u003eStable both width and lengthways with a firm handle, and little fraying on the cut edges - a fabric that will do as it's told.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrape: \u003c\/strong\u003eHangs reassuringly, with enough weight and body for structured outerwear; this fabric will keep the elements out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eGarment Suggestions:\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypes: \u003c\/strong\u003eClassic outerwear and hard-wearing separates: start with simple gilets, waistcoats or wrap skirts for a quick make, then move on to jackets, coats and capes, from classic pea coats and duffle coats to oversized statement coats. Shackets made up in this cloth team perfectly with country tweeds and staple denim. Historical costume makers and reenactors will find it ideal for period costume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatterns: \u003c\/strong\u003eBrowse our \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fabworks.co.uk\/collections\/sewing-patterns-for-heavy-wools-coatings\"\u003eSewing Patterns for Heavy Wools \u0026amp; Coatings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e for coats and jackets, or our \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fabworks.co.uk\/collections\/sewing-patterns-for-midweight-wools\"\u003eSewing Patterns for Midweight Wools\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e for waistcoats, skirts and pinafores, and our own \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fabworks.co.uk\/collections\/the-pattern-stash-sewing-patterns-by-fabworks\"\u003ePattern Stash\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e designs: try the \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fabworks.co.uk\/products\/jemima-waistcoat-the-pattern-stash\"\u003eJemima Waistcoat\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and the \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fabworks.co.uk\/products\/amelia-skirt-the-pattern-stash\"\u003eAmelia Skirt\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e for the perfect place to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eOther Uses:\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories: \u003c\/strong\u003eComplete your outfits with matching accessories: hats, caps, neck warmers, mittens and wrist-warmers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFurnishings: \u003c\/strong\u003eIf clothes-making isn't your forte, this cloth is excellent for upholstery and soft furnishing projects such as rustic seat pads, boxed cushions and footstools. It is ideal for blankets and throws too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpcycling: \u003c\/strong\u003eOffcuts make an ideal base for 2D needle-felted projects such as bags, cushions and wall hangings, or personalise them with appliqué and team with your Yorkshire Tweed offcuts for a wonderful combination. As a natural blank canvas, it is much admired by textile artists.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fabworks Online","offers":[{"title":"Cut Length","offer_id":54922156441977,"sku":"116984","price":9.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Matching Thread","offer_id":54922156474745,"sku":"116985","price":2.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sample","offer_id":54922156507513,"sku":"116986","price":2.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/8227\/files\/A4b70_Angled_Twist_1.jpg?v=1751286154","url":"https:\/\/fabworks.co.uk\/da\/products\/100-wool-melton-bergere-cream-perfectly-imperfect","provider":"Fabworks Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}