Madras Style 100% Cotton Poplin - Emperors Check

Specifications:

Weight: Light

GSM: 133

Composition: 100% Cotton

Width: 150cm / 59inch

Pattern repeat: 4cm / 1.57inch

Colour:  

A palette of rich and warming hues is artfully woven together in this stylish madras-style checked shirting poplin. Overchecks of opulent gold-tone complement indigo blue and rich ruby wine hues. A final flourish of cornflower blue makes for the ideal transitional checked poplin to take you from summer through to autumn and winter.

Properties:

Emperors Check is woven in a close, smooth, flat weave and boasts a stable handle, width and lengthwise,  plus a soft yet crisp drape quality. This will enable full gathers tucks and pleats perfect for a host of dressmaking projects for all.

Garment Suggestions: 

Emperors Check will make classic from short-sleeved shirts with retro styling details like the open collars of Hawaiian or bowling shirts to classic western shirts with patch pockets, deep piped detail yokes, and classic country shirts ideal for pairing with your favourite jeans or dressing it up! Vanessa Mooncies' Book: The Gentleman's Wardrobe has a retro-style shirt pattern with cropped sleeves. Create cool cotton classics like the Sew Different's Camomile Kaftan or Darjeeling Frock. 

All of these ex-designer shirting fabrics will of course make the most handsome classic pyjamas with contrast piped collars, pockets and cuffs. Add matching robes for the full set, Vanessa Mooncie's Book: The Gentleman's Wardrobe has a perfect example.

Other Uses:

Add this quality cotton poplin madras check to your fabric stash and use it for patchwork, applique and so much more.