Ironstone Check - 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:
Ironstone Check - Yorkshire Tweed is a premium all-wool tweed. Manufactured in Huddersfield undergoing the same processes as our exclusive Heart of Huddersfield range.
Woven from a delightful blend of multi-tonal yarns, this fabric is full of versatile grey and cream hues, inspired by the solid limestone of the Yorkshire Hills. Solid, reliable and trustworthy like the Yorkshire people that man the looms to make this first-rate fabric. Grey-toned fabrics are a go-to forming the mainstay of most people's wardrobes, and the addition of fresh natural cream makes for a classic combination.
Colour:
Ironstone Check alternating vertical and horizontal bands of heathered limestone -grey and natural cream intertwined with a soft mustard yellow, woven in a traditional twill to create a very smart and versatile check
Properties:
This closely woven woollen fabric has a versatile medium weight and a traditional woollen 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 and 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 multitude of uses for this first-rate Yorkshire Tweed, taking you through A/W and perfectly into spring.
Garment Suggestions:
Ironstone Check - Yorkshire Tweed is perfect for fashioning classic outerwear and hard-wearing separates. Start with simple and stylish pencil skirts, A-line skirts and waistcoats, choose a complementary quality Jewel Jacquard lining and you’ll have garments that will soon become perennial favourites. Shift dresses and pinafore dresses are super comfy and make key pieces. When your sewing skills are more established, try classic jackets, coats and capes. Add multi-toned, horn-type buttons to your makes, picking out the tones of grey for an individual style.
Other Uses:
Freshen up your home and use this hard-wearing wool plaid to create a range of coordinating soft furnishings such as cushions, throws, blinds and curtains for truly harmonious styling in the home. Team with one of our furnishing plain-velvet fabrics to create warming and luxurious throws!
Don't forget to use all your scraps for; 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
Composition: 100% Wool
GSM: 281
Width: 158cm / 62.2inch
Pattern repeat: 16cm / 6.3inch
Furnishing Rub Count: 20,000
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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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