GBSB Ep6 Inspiration: Fabrics for Little Makes
Tutus, cuddly creatures and superheroes inspired our favourite fabrics and sewing ideas from Kids Week on The Great British Sewing Bee.
This cloth definately won't blend into the background. With its bold raspberry pink shade and chunky open crochet knit, this fabric is made for sunshine, holidays and making people ask, "Where did you get that?" It's exactly the sort of texture that's been popping up all over the high street, from oversized beach shirts to relaxed co-ords and statement cover ups. Knitted from a durable polyester and cotton blend, it has a lovely soft handle while keeping enough structure to show off its distinctive open design.
Although beachwear is the obvious choice, don't stop there. Layer it over a cami for an eye-catching top, create lightweight cardigans, festival pieces or an oversized throw-on for warm evenings. It's comfortable without being overly stretchy. It's certainly not your everyday fabric, but that's exactly why we like it. Sometimes the slightly unusual fabrics make the garments everyone remembers.
| Approx width: | 152cm | 60" | |
| Composition: | 30% Cotton | 70% Polyester | |
| Construction: | Knitted | |
| Washing instructions: | Machine Wash 30°C | |
| What can I make with this: | Beach Cover Ups, Cardigans, Tops, Lightweight Jumpers, Festival Wear, Layering Pieces | |
| Approx. Weight: | 240gsm | |
| Weft Stretch (Horizontal): | 5% | |
| Warp Stretch (Vertical): | 15% |
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Castaway Crochet - Pink is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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