Stretch Wool Worsted - Almost Black Near Navy
Only 9m of this product left in stock
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.
Order a sample of this fabric first to make sure it's exactly what you expect.
Specifications:
Weight: Light
GSM: 184
Composition: Wool & Elastane
Width: 124cm / 48.8inch
Introduction:
Almost Black Near Navy is a fine wool suiting boasting a matte finish and a flat weave. This excellent wool suiting is expertly woven from fine yarns but is not as lightweight as some superfine worsteds and has a light texture, almost crepe-like.
Properties:
Featuring a stable handle and firm retentive stretch across the width. A superb and reassuring drape quality makes it perfect for a plethora of dressmaking projects!
Garment Suggestions:
Almost Black Near Navy begs to be used for elegant attire, after all... black and navy are classics for a reason, and suiting is not just for suits. Take a look at our Blog - Pattern Suggestions for Suiting Fabrics.
Put this fabulous finely-woven worsted to use for super-smart work attire, wide-legged Katherine Hepburn style trousers, culottes and classic pleat-fronted trousers. The Cordelia Trousers are just perfect for worsted fabrics. Create key pieces like feminine pencil skirts The Pattern Stash Amelia Skirt, dresses and fit & flare dresses, items with timeless style.
Utilise the excellent drape quality and add feminine ruffle details to your skirts and dresses; peplums and fishtail hemlines - perfect details for '50s style wiggle dresses. Neat shift dresses and pinafores will become key workwear pieces made in this super comfy flawless Almost Black Near Navy fabric.
The Merchant & Mills 'Shirt Dress' and 'Trapeze Dress' will look stunning in this fabric. There's also a simple drawstring-waist trouser pattern too The 101 Trouser, which will work perfectly with this.
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!
