Lightweight Cotton Poplin - Octo Spot
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: Light
GSM: 117
Composition: 100% Cotton
Width: 152.4cm / 62.9inch
Pattern repeat: 1.5cm / 0.6inch
Introduction:
Octo Spot - Cotton Poplin Designer Shirting as its name suggests a top-notch ex-designer printed poplin, with a perennially favourite white and navy palette that produces a versatile smart-casual look perfect for creating garments for all occasions.
Colour:
Octo Spot is a wonderfully soft 100% cotton shirting, printed onto the fine white poplin is a repeating spot design made up of tiny polka dots formed into octagon-like shapes. This dark navy, onto white, produces a wonderfully fresh alternative polka dot style that's incredibly smart.
Properties:
A first-rate superfine poplin fabric. Its high thread count white warp and weft overprinted with navy produce the classic fresh, crisp polka dot look but actually has the softest shirting hand, yet hard-wearing and stable and boasting a soft drape too. ideal for crisp pleats and full gathers and frills.
Garment Suggestions:
Perfect for smart casual garments and is suitable for a plethora of crafting uses too. Why not make up your favourite shirt pattern, shell tops, simple vest tops, shirt dresses, tunic tops and dresses, tea dress styles with gathered skirts and dropped waists, lightweight trousers, jumpsuits, playsuits, culottes and shorts?
White and Navy fabrics are timeless classics and will never date, perfect for creating pieces you can dress up or down depending on your mood or the occasion. Great styles to make include the Merchant & Mills - All State Men's Shirt or the Ladies Dress Shirt -The Fielder. Other great patterns to try are Sew Different - Layer Up Collection and classic patterns like the Tulip Dress, Fleetwood Frock and Sunrise Jacket are perfect for these Designer Poplins.
The Megan Nielsen Patterns - Protea Capsule Wardrobe would make perfect examples of pretty full-gathered styles for easy, stunning outfits and so versatile!
Other Uses:
Octo Spot is also an excellent weight for patchworking, appliqué, quilting and bag making. Team with other fabrics from this designer-printed poplin collection for a totally designer patchwork style.
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Quintessentially British Ex-Designer Fabric
This fabric has been sourced from a British Designer celebrated for its quintessentially British flair & sophistication.
We had to rescue these fabrics from this fashion label that seamlessly marries refined style with bespoke tailoring opportunities. Revered for its meticulous attention to detail, the brand elevates the sartorial experience by curating collections that showcase an exquisite array of opulent fabrics. From the plush embrace of merino wool to the tactile allure of silk charmeuse, each garment serves as a canvas for discerning individuals seeking unparalleled quality. With an emphasis on the artistry of textiles, the label appeals to those who appreciate the nuanced language of fashion. Its diverse palette, featuring intricately woven tweeds and delicately embroidered organza, invites connoisseurs to craft personalized, statement pieces.
