Donegal Tweed Houndstooth Irish Wool - Nostalgic Lilac

Specifications:

Weight: Medium

GSM: 319

Composition: 70% Wool  30% Mohair

Width: 150cm / 59inch

Pattern repeat: 1.5cm / 0.5inch

Colour:

Nostalgic Lilac is woven from a combination of subtle multi-tonal yarns, with a nostalgic charm as appropriate for modern fashions as for traditional classics. This heritage fabric is full of the calming natural tones of springtime gardens.

The heavier gauge yarns are woven in alternating neat double rows using soft pinky-beige and warm lilac yarns, that together create soft purple all over hue. The classic broken check is small enough to read as texture from across a room and as pattern up close, adding visual and textural definition to this superb houndstooth. Look closely and you'll find a sprinkling of Donegal flecks like iridescent insects visiting the fragranced blossoms of spring lilac with their characteristic sweet and nostalgic powdery fragrance.

Also in this Donegal Houndstooth Irish Wool range: Soaring Bluebird, Antrim Grey and Haytime Gold.

Properties:

This immaculately woven Irish Donegal Tweed is created from medium/heavy gauge lambswool yarns and produces a medium-heavyweight & lightly basket-textured fabric that's stable and hardwearing with gentle bias ease, yet malleable and boasting a heavy drape quality.

Lightly brushed for a soft and cosy finish, this overcoat and winter jacket weight fabric will keep the cold weather elements out, giving the natural and breathable warmth that only lambswool and mohair can deliver.

Garment Suggestions:

This classic chunky tweed style is a classic heritage inspired fabric that will hold a tailored line beautifully. Opt for traditional styles such as coats, peacoats, bomber jackets, worker jackets, shackets, gilets and waistcoats that will all look superb and show the fabric off at its best.

Try The Pattern Stash's Jemima Waistcoat for a modern look waistcoat with heritage feel. Add neat pencil skirts, smart pinafore dresses and classic shift dresses in the same fabric for a smart lilac ensemble. Team with Fair Isle knits, chunky wool tights, classic tan boots or brogues for a versatile, cosy, and stylish A/W wardrobe staple.

Classic British styling is a hot trend that will never date. For a softer feminine style, team up with heritage wildflower prints in drapey feminine styles. Alternatively, look to classic French Couture styles with bespoke velvet and frayed-edge trims - add pearl or metallic gold buttons to complete the look. This heavenly purple & grey tweed has a very ’60s Mary Quant style.

Coats, peacoats, bomber jackets, worker jackets, shackets, skirts, gilets and waistcoats will all look superb in this quality Irish woollen fabric.

Suggested Sewing Patterns: Jemima Waistcoat, Amelia Skirt, All Jacket & Blazer Patterns, Kyoto Jacket or the Lyon Jacket.

Other Uses:

Hats, caps, bags and matching accessories are also perfect for reassuringly warm outerwear looks. Throws and blankets, loose cushion covers and light-wear soft furnishings also work beautifully in this textured tweed.

This fabric is from the Fabworks x Avoca collaboration for A/W 2024, that features a collection of deadstock luxury dressmaking fabrics & trimmings.

Delivered to Fabworks straight from the Avoca garment makers, this fabric has very limited stock availability and cannot be repeated once sold out. If you've spotted something you like, don't leave it too long before ordering!