Sturdy Stretch Suiting - Limestone Herringbone
Only 20m of this product left in stock
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 / Medium
GSM: 260
Composition: Polyester & Elastane
Width: 144cm / 56.6inch
Pattern repeat: 2cm / 0.78inch
Introduction:
Limestone is a wonderfully versatile easy wear/easy care herringbone weave, suiting fabric.
Colour:
Polyester and elastane yarns of dark grey and natural white produce a multi-tonal limestone-grey tone.
Properties:
This is similar in handle to a finely woven worsted. This classic herringbone has excellent versatility thanks to its comfortable two-way stretch and reassuringly heavy drape. Don't forget that suiting fabric is not just for suits!
Garment Suggestions:
Limestone is perfect for a mountain of uses! This fabric will hold crisp details like collars and cuffs plus it will form superb ruffles, gathers and pleats. Grey-toned stable fabrics have perennial appeal. The colours suit most skin tones and sit with so many other things in your wardrobe. Excellent for teaming with bright or jewel-toned fabrics.
Try our very own Cordelia Trousers -The Pattern Stash! Create perfect pleats and full drapey wide legs with a Fabworks exclusive sewing pattern! Do not be restricted and think you can only make trousers and jackets from Limestone this lightly textured fabric, slightly crepe-like will make alternative workwear - shirt dresses, tunics, pinafore dresses and the most elegant and wearable dresses you will return to, season after season. If trousers are more your style, the Zadie Jumpsuit from - Paper Theory Patterns combines elegance and practicality.
Utility styles in grey tones are super useful and never date, fabulous for adding a smart casual twist when made in smart suiting fabric! The Assembly Line Patterns are ideal for utility styles as are Merchant & Mills and The Makers Atelier. There are of course lots of other fabulous pattern brands out there, just choose patterns that let the fabric sell itself.
This is a Deadstock Fabric
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