Heather Forever - Jumbo Herringbone Yorkshire Tweed
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.
Introduction:
Heather Forever - Jumbo Herringbone Yorkshire Tweed is a gorgeous all-wool tweed. Manufactured in Huddersfield undergoing the same processes as our exclusive Heart of Huddersfield wool range. This superb tweed is not exclusive.
Colour:
Heather Forever is woven from a superb combination of yarns, this sublime fabric boasts dreamy soft heather hues, like the purple heather-covered Yorkshire Moors which at the height of the season seem to go on forever. This gentle heather and contrasting natural white are showcased in heavier gauge yarns, woven into large-scale chevrons of the herringbone weave. This classic colour combination makes you want to fill your arms with heather and run wildly on the moors like Cathy from 'Wuthering Heights'.
Properties:
Heather Forever is a closely woven woollen fabric. It has a versatile medium/heavyweight and traditional wool feel that boasts a stable handle that drapes reassuringly with the promise of cosy warmth. It’s the perfect fabric for a plethora of sewing room projects - it will always do as it’s told. Wool of this kind is easy to sew and will stand the test of time. All lovers of textiles will find a plethora of uses for this first-rate chunky herringbone, taking you through A/W and perfectly into early spring.
Garment Suggestions:
Dressmakers this fabric is perfect for fashioning classic outerwear and hard-wearing separates. Start with neat and stylish pencil skirts, create cosy pinafore dresses that are super comfy and make classic key pieces. When your sewing skills are more established, try classic jackets, coats and capes. Add multi-toned horn style buttons to your makes for seasonal style.
Other Uses:
Interior designers use this hard-wearing wool herringbone to create a range of coordinating soft furnishings such as cushions, throws, blinds and curtains for truly harmonious styling in the home.
Craftspeople create appliquéd cushions, bag making, door stops, draught excluders, hats, caps, neck warmers, mittens & wrist-warmers, throws & blankets and much more. Whatever this fabric inspires you to do!
Specifications:
Weight: Medium / Heavy
GSM: 334
Composition: 100% Wool
Width: 156cm / 61.4inch
Chevron repeat: 4cm / 1.57inch
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Customer Reviews
Easy to work with. And allows flexibility in choice of projects as a result.
Following my initial review when I received the fabric I have subsequently made it up into a jacket and pencil skirt. I am very pleased with the results. The fabric is a pleasure to use. For anyone thinking of making a shacket for chilly spring days this would be a great wool fabric choice. I have ordered a further length to make matching trousers. Beautiful fabric! Many thanks Fabworks!
This is a beautiful fabric. It ticks all the boxes;
wool ✅ texture ✅ warmth ✅ stability ✅ colour ✅🤩
I will make a spring jacket. A “slow sew” over gloomy winter days, ready to bloom along with bulbs and blossom. 💐🌸🌺
Why choose wool fabric? 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!
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