{"product_id":"100-wool-melton-french-sapphire-perfectly-imperfect","title":"100% Wool Melton - French Sapphire (Perfectly Imperfect)","description":"\u003ch6\u003eOverview:\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrench Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e is 100% wool, a medium to heavyweight Melton in a jewelled French Navy. It carries small imperfections due to black marks throughout the cloth, so it is offered at a reduced price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love \u003cstrong\u003eFrench Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e, you'll love its sisters: \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/100-wool-melton-petrol-navy-perfectly-imperfect\"\u003ePetrol Navy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/100-wool-melton-riga-blue-perfectly-imperfect\"\u003eRiga Blue\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/100-wool-melton-yew-tree-green-perfectly-imperfect\"\u003eYew Tree Green\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\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 460\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Wool\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 156cm \/ 61.4inch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cem\u003ePerfectly Imperfect Notice:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis batch of \u003cstrong\u003eFrench Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e has black marks throughout the cloth. 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 around the most noticeable 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 jewelled French Navy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShades: \u003c\/strong\u003eA solid navy blue with jewelled undertones: imagine French Navy blue with an injection of teal. French Sapphire will sit harmoniously with classic navy, red and white ensembles and all those other precious jewel hues of amethyst, emerald and ruby. Team this with classic camel and tan hues for pure sophistication.\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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fabworks Online","offers":[{"title":"Cut Length","offer_id":54922156736889,"sku":"116993","price":9.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Matching Thread","offer_id":54922156769657,"sku":"116994","price":2.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sample","offer_id":54922156802425,"sku":"116995","price":2.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/8227\/files\/A4a37_Angled_Twist_2.jpg?v=1770019284","url":"https:\/\/fabworks.co.uk\/fr\/products\/100-wool-melton-french-sapphire-perfectly-imperfect","provider":"Fabworks Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}