100% Cotton Drill Twill - Dark Sand
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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Introduction:
Weight: Medium
GSM: 174
Composition: 100% Cotton
Width: 152.4cm / 60inch
Introduction:
Drill and twill fabrics: traditionally used to make workwear and utility clothing, and still used for uniforms and countless outdoor purposes, such as equestrian, workwear and all manner of clothing and accessories, through to useful homewares and soft furnishings. Find our suggestion & ideas and hints & tips about Dark Sand below.
Colour:
Dark Sand has a superb golden brown hue, the colour of dried leaves. Perfect for teaming into woodland and camo themes. We love the practicality of this hardwearing fabric.
Properties:
Drills and twills are traditionally used in protective clothing production for industrial workers and those with outdoor jobs. Now popular for country wear, bush craft styles, hunting shooting, fishing and many other outdoor pursuits. Its fine twill weave, stable handle, medium weight and classic country colourway make Dark Sand perfect for a plethora of practical and classic clothing.
This fabric boasts excellent strength, stability and a versatile handle. It will drape well yet still hold crisp details such as collars and top-stitched panels; characteristic of jeans and utility styles.
Garment Suggestions:
Natural-toned fabrics always look smart/practical and this is an excellent choice to team with woodland camo fabrics and country tweeds. All you have to do is decide what to make from this super versatile fabric. Here are a few helpful suggestions to set you on your way:
- Classic trench coats: Ulysses Trench - Victory Patterns, Isla Trench Coat - Named Clothing
- Utility/parka/anoraks: The Utility Coat, Sienna Maker Jacket
- Denim style jackets: Butterick 5616
- Classic blazer & trouser ensemble: Burda7134
- Jeans & dungarees/overalls/boilersuits: The Pattern Stash - Lynsey Dungarees, Fibremood - Leah
- Pinafore dresses: TATB - Cleo, 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.
This is a Deadstock Fabric
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