GBSB Ep8 Inspiration: Stitched from the Page
From Sherlock Holmes tweeds and reworked school uniforms to romantic Jane Austen dresses, explore the fabrics that inspired Literary Icons Week on The Great British Sewing Bee.
New dressmaking fabrics are arriving weekly, often in limited quantities. Shop the latest deadstock finds and everyday favourites - plus new sewing patterns.
Poplin Print - Sunset Cove - Blue
Crisp 112cm cotton with tropical foliage in layered navy and blue, ideal for summer sewing.
Soft 100% cotton towelling in bright skyline blue, 170cm wide and ideal for robes and beachwear.
Italian pure wool knit in soft pink and turquoise stripes, 160cm wide with a warm, cosy handle.
Blue floral striped cotton voile fabric with a refined bubbled finish. 147cm wide, 115gsm.
Cosy fabrics for cooler days, from soft sweatshirting and velour to warm wool, tweed and textured autumn layers.
Sweatshirt - Silver & Grey Marl
Sweatshirt - Silver & Grey Marl
280gsm sweatshirt fabric in silver & grey marl, light, soft and fluffy on the inside for extra comfort.
150cm wide 14oz indigo cotton denim, heavyweight and structured for jeans and jackets.
Wool Antich - Black
West Yorkshire worsted wool hopsack suiting in black. Soft, refined and beautifully tailored.
Sweatshirt - Black
Black sweatshirt fabric, 160cm wide with brushed backing for cosy casual wear.
Fresh modern dress patterns to inspire your makes
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