100% Wool District Check - Urban Tweed
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Overview:
A classic monochrome District Check tweed that blends heritage tailoring with modern city style. Robust yet refined, this medium-weight all-wool fabric is a true all-rounder, ideal for timeless garments that work hard and wear beautifully.
Specifications:
Weight: Medium
GSM: 203
Composition: 100% Wool
Width: 158cm / 62.2inch
Width pattern repeat: 5.5cm / 2.1inch
Length pattern repeat: 7cm / 2.7inch
Colour:
Shades: A palette of classic grey melange yarns woven alongside black gives this timeless District Check wool tweed the visually textured character of a heritage tweed, combined with clean, monochrome styling perfectly suited to city wear.
Design: Woven in a classic District Check closely related to a Prince of Wales design, featuring familiar weave details such as puppy tooth motifs.
Overall: A dependable, medium-weight wool skirt-and-jacket fabric, making it a versatile all-rounder suitable for a wide range of garments and uses.
Properties:
Texture: Rustic yet refined, producing a slightly soft but structured feel that invites tactile appreciation. This tweed is woven from gently brushed or semi-milled wool, enhancing softness while retaining crisp weave definition.
Handle: Super malleable yet reassuringly stable, with structure in both length and width and a natural bias ease that supports tailoring and shaping.
Drape: Balanced and reliable, allowing this fabric to form pretty gathers, crisp pleats, frills, flounces and ruffles with confidence.
Garment Suggestions:
Types: Perfect for fashioning classic outerwear and hard-wearing wardrobe staples. Ideal for waistcoats, pencil skirts and A-line skirts, or elevate with a complementary lining for garments that become true perennial favourites. A tried-and-tested medium-weight wool suitable for clothing, accessories and beyond.
Patterns: Consider patterns such as the Cordelia Trousers, the Jemima Waistcoat, the Amelia Skirt, the Ilford Jacket, the Kyoto Jacket, the Lyon Jacket, The Blazer, The Coat, Verona Jacket and The Frame Bag.
Other Uses:
Accessories: Complete your outfits with coordinated accessories, including hats, caps, neck warmers, mittens and wrist-warmers.
Furnishings: Use this hard-wearing yet soft classic wool to create curtains, blinds, throws, blankets and cushions, bringing cohesive, heritage-inspired styling into the home.
Upcycling: Don't let your scraps go to waste; use them for appliquéd cushions, bags, doorstops and draught excluders, perfect for practical and characterful makes.
Bringing You A Range of Exquisite High Quality Ex-Designer Fabrics
Fabworks is fortunate enough to have exclusive access to this superb range of fabrics that have been sourced as deadstock surplus from a revered British Designer based in the midlands of the UK, once the season's garments have been manufactured. This renowned brand label stands as a beacon of excellence, and although we can't share their brand name with you, you may identify them through their signature colour combinations.
With fabrics originating from prestigious mills across the globe, from the finest cashmere of Scotland to the lush linens of Belgium, and fine cottons that you'd be forgiven for mistaking for silk, each fabric exudes luxury and sophistication. Embracing a commitment to sustainability, the brand prioritizes ethical sourcing practices, fostering partnerships with artisans and communities worldwide. Whether crafting bespoke garments or unique creations, the allure of these sumptuous textiles is undeniable, captivating designers and connoisseurs alike.
Elevate your creations with the unparalleled elegance and craftsmanship of these coveted fabrics, a testament to timeless style and impeccable taste.
