Cashmere & Lambswool Herringbone Tweed - Mirkwood
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.
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Specifications:
Weight: Light / Medium
GSM: 255
Composition: 90% Lambswool 10% Cashmere
Width: 160cm / 62.9inch
Pattern repeat: 9mm / 0.35inch (between chevrons)
Introduction:
Mirkwood - Herringbone Tweed is a handsome Lambswool fine herringbone tweed. Originating from a top London design company that makes women's and menswear. Woven with lighter weight, super soft lambswool fine yarns, this herringbone fabric is full of rich, dark and woody mysterious tones. Inspired by Tolkien's Mirkwood of Middle Earth and is equally dark and full of mystery.
Colour
Mirkwood is made of a collection of weft yarns in the darkest black sets the scene for the wonderfully earthy melange yarn which sits on the warp. These two dark hues complement each other perfectly and produce a mysteriously woody palette which showcases the fine herringbone weave to produce an exquisite fabric. Natural hues are always a winner for country tweed fabrics and this smart and understated style is perfect for warming your heart and your body on those cool Autumn/Winter days.
Properties:
This first-rate Lambswool Cashmere Herringbone Tweed is absolutely divine. Mirkwood is a closely woven, soft natural fibre fabric. It has a versatile medium lightweight and soft touch that boasts a subtle sheen and stable handle that drapes reassuringly with the promise of cosy warmth. It’s the perfect fabric for a plethora of sewing room projects and will add a touch of luxury and it will always do as it’s told. Wool of this kind is easy to sew and will stand the test of time.
Garment Suggestions:
Mirkwood is perfect for fashioning classic outerwear and chic separates. Start with simple and stylish pencil skirts, A-line skirts and waistcoats, choose a corresponding quality lining and you’ll have garments that will soon become perennial favourites. Shift dresses and pinafore dresses are super comfy and make classic key pieces. When your sewing skills are more established, try classic jackets, coats and capes. Add multi-toned, buttons to your makes, picking out the earthy and rich tones for an individual style.
Other Uses:
Freshen up your home and use this sumptuously soft herringbone fabric, to create a range of coordinating soft furnishings such as cushions, throws, blinds and curtains for a truly harmonious styling in the home.
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!
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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!
