GBSB Ep9 Inspiration: We Love Wardrobe Heroes
From biker jackets and reinvented shirts to the Little Black Dress, discover the fabrics we love from epidose 9 - Wardrobe Heroes Week on The Great British Sewing Bee.
This knitted bouclé tweed jersey mixes soft pink, raspberry, cream, mint, pale blue, rust, ochre and touches of brown, all punctuated by a subtle metallic thread. The different yarns twist, loop and criss-cross through the surface to give it the character of a traditional bouclé tweed, but underneath all that texture is a comfortable knitted construction with a little elastane for added give. At approximately 285gsm, it has a substantial midweight handle with plenty of body, yet still bends and drapes far more readily than a classic woven tweed.
At 145cm wide, this would make a fabulous Chanel-style jacket, cardigan jacket, coatigan, skirt, simple dress or smart pull-on trousers. You could go polished with neat tailoring and contrast trims, or keep the shape relaxed and let the wonderfully busy cloth take centre stage. The little flashes of metallic yarn catch the light without turning it into full-on sparkle, while the jumble of colours means there are almost endless options for linings, buttons and trims. Confetti seems about right: colourful, cheerful and very difficult to look at without wanting to make something from it.
| Approx width: | 145cm | 58" | |
| Composition: | 95% Polyester | 3% Metallic | 2% Elastane | |
| Construction: | Knitted | |
| Washing instructions: | Machine wash at 30°C | |
| What can I make with this: | Jackets, Cardigan Jackets, Coatigans, Skirts, Dresses, Trousers | |
| Approx. Weight: | 285gsm | |
| Weft Stretch (Horizontal): | 15% | |
| Warp Stretch (Vertical): | 15% |
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