Lightweight Royal Oxford Cotton - Honeycomb Midnight
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: 123
Composition: 100% Cotton
Width: 150cm / 59inch
Pattern repeat: N/A
Introduction:
Honeycomb Midnight - Royal Oxford Shirting was originally created for a top British designer. This fine Turkish cotton has excellent strength, a silken high thread count, excellent breathability and an amazingly soft and lightly textured feel. It features a clever honeycomb weave that's the bee's knees! These impeccable shirting fabrics are often made into dress shirts for formal occasions, but why save something so pleasing for a once in a while occasion? We think this delightful fabric deserves a place in all our lives for some daily indulgence.
Colour:
This pleasing honeycomb design features silken yarns the colour of a perfect midnight sky. An ideal replacement for black is a rich and deep navy with a silken sheen. Honeycomb Midnight can be made up into a multitude of styles, from seriously stylish dress shirts to semi-relaxed smart-casual, think-quality shirts, jeans and blazer styles.
Properties:
Honeycomb Midnight is soft and lightly textured thanks to its feature honeycomb-like micro weave. It is also stable and hard-wearing. It will hold crisp details such as collars, facings and cuffs- for classic shirt making. It drapes reassuringly softly and will form the prettiest (full) gathers for flounces, ruffles and tiered styles displaying the subtle lustre!
Garment Suggestions:
Honeycomb Midnight will make superb classic and retro style shirts, Sew Mark Francis' Brighton Shirt Pattern and Vanessa Mooncie's book: The Gentleman's Wardrobe also has a similar retro style shirt pattern with cropped sleeves. The Kalle Shirt by Close Core Patterns will make up perfectly in this quality fabric an invaluable piece for easy outfits. Team with your favourite jeans.
The Megan Nielsen Patterns' Protea Capsule Wardrobe would make perfect examples of pretty full-gathered styles for easy, stunning outfits and so versatile!
Honeycomb Midnight will form pretty gathered details, to create matching baby and toddler outfits: super cute rompers, dresses and matching knickers. Add embroidered yokes and contrasting white collars, and add smocking or ric-rac and daisy trim for the cutest creations! super sweet for children's jumpsuits! Put this fabulous fabric to use for boho blouses or peasant-style smocked blouses why not add some contrasting embroidery The Anthea Blouse by Anna Allen patterns is a perfect choice!
Other Uses:
Add this first-rate navy fabric to your crafting stash for a luxe addition to your patchwork, applique pieces, and much more. We think this will make beautiful pyjamas and nightshirts with embroidered monograms which will make special gifts.
Add accents of this fabric and its sibling Honeycomb Rosebud to your crafting stash for cute patchwork and applique pieces and so much more.
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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.
