Scuba Style Interlock - Vintage Aqua

Specifications:

Weight: Medium

GSM: 265

Composition: Polyester & Elastane

Width: 150cm / 59.1inch

Widthwise Stretch: 30-40%

Lengthwise Stretch: 20-30%

Colour:

This truly versatile solid-toned polyester and elastane scuba-style interlock in a pastel green hue with aqua undertones is perfect as a stand-alone feature or teamed with fresh white and always has an air of timeless vintage style.

Properties:

Scuba fabrics are excellent for creating instant gratification projects. This clever fabric is closely knitted, doesn't fray and can be made up quickly into easy-to-wear / easy-to-care garments.

Properties:

Vintage Aqua is a superfine gauge knit, light/medium weight scuba, with a malleable drapey handle and super soft hand, boasting an almost silken sheen. This interlock features an excellent bounce-back stretch. The super malleable hand will provide body when formed into areas with fullness, ie puffed sleeves and sculptural angled shoulders/sleeve heads etc.

 Garment Suggestions:

This easy-wear, easy-care fabric is perfect for making smart key pieces waiting to join your wardrobe. Try simple wide-legged trousers with elastic waists, pencil skirts and tube skirts, skater-style skirts and dresses, princess-line sheath dresses and A-line dresses, tunics, tops and drapey tulip skirts.

A fabulous quality stretchy scuba also ideal for tops, vests, sweatshirts, Sew Different - Artists Smock sweater dresses, flared or circle skirts, semi-fitted jackets, unlined jackets, tunics and sheath dresses. Also suitable for fitness and gym wear, loungewear and much more.

Other Uses:

For further ideas take a look at Wendy Ward's: A Beginner's Guide To Sewing With Knitted Fabrics. There are excellent easy-make projects and patterns in this fantastic book, some of which we've already tried and tested.