Black Diamond - Double Crepe Italian Wool - Fil de Fer
Price is per HALF metre. 1 unit = 0.5metres. For 1.5metres, add 3 units.
All cut length orders are sent as one continuous length.
Order a sample of this fabric first to make sure it's exactly what you expect.
Specifications:
Weight: Medium / Heavy
GSM: 380
Composition: 100% Virgin Wool
Width: 150cm / 59inch + 3cm woven text selvedge
Pattern repeat: N/A
Introduction:
Black Diamond - Double Crepe Italian Wool is a top-notch, Italian wool double crepe that oozes quality! You can tell a quality product when the fabric features a woven logo selvedge. This outstanding beauty came from a company that made garments for top high-street ladies' wear designers.
Colour:
Black Diamond is inspired by the precious gems of its namesake. We all know the value of classic black.
Properties:
This delectable double, dress crepe has a classic crepe feel (finely grainy). It is malleable with a sumptuous and heavy drape, has excellent resistance to creases, stable and is easy to sew. There is slight ease across the width due to the crimped yarns.
This incredible quality double crepe boasts excellent opacity thanks to its double construction. Woven from fine 100% virgin wool crimped yarn is a super close weave construction. This highly revered fabric that never dates can be used for a plethora of timeless designs.
Garment Suggestions:
Wool crepes have been used for centuries to convey a serious air. Beloved by esteemed Italian dress designers from Valentino to Dolce and Gabbana; Black Diamond is perfect for classic key pieces from the iconic Little Black Dress to a hard-working classic blazer and skirt/ trouser suits and so much more.....
We think that Black Diamond will make classic styles such as shift dresses, angular A-line '60s - Jackie Onassis inspired with roll collars, dresses, tailored pencil skirts and matching cropped 'Chanel style' jackets. For something a little different, loose long line tuxedo sleeveless waistcoats are perfect for dressing up your jeans and a white shirt.
If dresses and skirts aren't for you, Black Diamond will also make the most stylish pleat-fronted trousers such as The Cordelia Trousers by The Pattern Stash.
Alternatively slimline cigar pants/trousers with a matching blazer such as The Blazer by The Avid Seamstress. Choose a statement lining from our SOS and Jewel Jacquard collections and you will have a designer jacket individual to you!
Choose classic cuts for wardrobe keepers, you will never tire of. Team with strong colours like its sibling Aranciata Rosso or Tuscan Sky for striking colour-blocked combinations or garments. team with its pastel siblings for an alternative and super arty Mondrian Dress inspired style.
Combine the other colour choices of Double Crepe Italian Wool superb colour-blocked styles like Sew Different - Colour Block Dress Pattern.
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Benefits of sewing with Wool! 🐑
We love wonderful wool! Why? Because it looks beautiful, well yes but did you know wool has a series of superpowers that make it the most incredible natural fibre, suitable for more garment suggestions and sewing inspiration than possibly any other?
Wool has a unique naturally crimped 3D structure which attributes to some brilliant properties & makes it a great fabric to wear throughout all the seasons.
Naturally Breathable: This amazing 3D crimped structure promotes air circulation allowing air to pass through the fabric, allowing for circulation and ventilation for your skin to breathe, keeping you cool.
Shower Resistant: Sheep naturally produce a waxy substance called lanolin. As sheep live outdoors, this naturally occurring wax helps to protect sheep from the elements, naturally shedding water & keeping them dry. This same property is retained within the wool fibres when spun into yarn.
Moisture Absorbing: The moisture-retentive superpowers of wool! It’s hydrophilic core gives wool the ability to wick away moisture keeping you dry and comfortable – this possibly one of our favourite properties because you can stay fresh when wearing wool, from autumn right through to spring!
