A Practical Guide to Cotton Lawn Fabric
Cotton lawn is one of those fabrics you come back to, light, breathable and easy to sew. A guide to how it feels, what to make and where to start.
This dark navy polyester suiting has one of those deeply satisfying smooth handles that makes you keep absent-mindedly stroking the fabric whilst pretending to “check the quality.” Dense, clean and beautifully woven, it has a subtle sheen running across the surface that gives the cloth depth and polish without looking shiny or synthetic. The navy is properly dark too - almost black in lower light - which makes it feel smart, versatile and quietly expensive.
At approximately 233gsm, this is a substantial suiting fabric with enough body for sharp tailoring whilst still moving beautifully when worn. The dense weave gives garments structure and durability, whilst the slight mechanical stretch in both directions adds comfort without losing the crisp tailored appearance. Ideal for trousers, fitted dresses, skirts, blazers and modern suiting pieces that need to look polished but still feel wearable all day. One of those fabrics that makes even simple sewing patterns look far more expensive than they have any right to.
| Approx width: | 150cm | 59" | |
| Composition: | Polyester | |
| Construction: | Woven | |
| Washing instructions: | 30°C Wash, Cool Iron | |
| What can I make with this: | Tailored Trousers, Dresses, Blazers, Skirts, Suiting, Smart Casual Wear | |
| Approx. Weight: | Approx 233gsm | |
| Weft Stretch (Horizontal): | Slight mechanical stretch | |
| Warp Stretch (Vertical): | Slight mechanical stretch |
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