GBSB Ep4 Inspiration: Mexico Week
Colour, embroidery and bold details inspired our favourite fabrics, trims and patterns from episode 4 Mexico Week of the Sewing Bee.
New dressmaking fabrics are arriving weekly, often in limited quantities. Shop the latest deadstock finds and everyday favourites - plus new sewing patterns.
Amazonia
Italian ex-designer viscose with hidden leopards amongst tropical green foliage on deep navy.
Italian Challis - Dottie
Tiny black polka dots cover this white 100% viscose challis, a fluid Italian dress fabric. 152cm wide.
Italian Challis - Diascia
144cm wide dusky coral pink Italian viscose challis with a softly scattered pink, ivory and olive floral print.
Gently Does It
Italian ex-designer viscose dress fabric with a colourful small floral print across a black ground.
Lightweight fabrics perfect for summer dresses, from cotton lawn to floaty viscose
Black polyester cotton open knit for beach cover ups, evening layers and elegant summer styling.
Castaway Crochet - Sand
Light beige polyester cotton crochet knit, ideal for beach cover ups and relaxed summer garments.
Castaway Crochet - Pink
Bright raspberry pink polyester cotton crochet knit for beachwear, layering and standout summer styles.
Soft ecru cotton blend open weave knit, perfect for beach cover ups and relaxed layering pieces.
Fresh modern dress patterns to inspire your makes
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