Poly Cotton Drill - Robin Red (Perfectly Imperfect)

Specifications:

Weight: Medium

GSM: 340

Composition: Cotton  Polyester

Width: 156cm / 61.4inch

Introduction:

Robin Red is a second-grade quality fabric that we decided to bring to you at a reduced price. This is perfectly imperfect and too appealing to go to waste. The faults are minor black marks. We will endeavour to send you your cut length with the minimum amount of faults possible.

Drill and twill fabrics were traditionally used to make workwear and utility clothing. Still used for uniforms and countless outdoor purposes from equestrian to workwear, and all manner of clothing and accessories, through to useful homewares and soft furnishings. Read on for inspiring ideas and hints & tips about this second's addition to the website.

Colour: 

Robin Red is as its name suggests a  cheery red - the colour we associate with the feathered breast of those cute little garden birds. Classic red - adored for its punchy and confidant hue. Perfect teamed with navy, royal blue and white for a nautical 'Yacht club' style. We love the practicality of this hardwearing classic red fabric.

Properties:

Drills and twills are traditionally used in protective clothing production for industrial workers and those with outdoor jobs. This iconic style popularised during wartime for practical and hardworking clothing quickly filtered down to become a basic staple, seen in most wardrobes. This polyester blended cotton drill boasts a close and hard-wearing fine twill weave, stable handle, medium weight, and a reassuringly weighty silken drape quality- that displays a subtle sheen- making Robin Red perfect for a plethora of practical and classic clothing.

This fabric boasts excellent strength, stability and a versatile handle. It will drape well and has a pleasing malleable hand, yet will hold crisp details such as collars and top-stitched panels; characteristic of jeans and utility styles.

Garment Suggestions:

Robin Red is the ideal fabric for;

• Denim skirt styles: The Pattern Stash - Amelia skirt is perfect for colour blocking
• Friday Pattern Co - The Ilford Jacket for classic and unique (colour-blocked) utility shacket styling. Now available at Fabworks!
• Classic trench coats: Ulysses Trench - Victory Patterns, Isla Trench Coat - Named Clothing
  
• Utility/Parka/Anoraks: Makers Atelier - The Utility Coat, Sienna Maker Jacket - Closet Core Patterns
• Denim style jackets: Butterick 5616
• Classic blazer & trousers ensemble: Burda 7134
• Jeans, dungarees, boilersuits: The Pattern Stash - Lynsey Dungarees, Fibremood - Leah
• Pinafore dresses: TATB - Cleo, Sew Different - Scoop Pinafore

There are of course countless other brilliant sewing patterns available, these are but a few. Other excellent uses are craft aprons, tool aprons/holders, tote bags, messenger bags, hats, caps, rucksacks, and barrel bags.