GBSB Ep5 Inspiration: Working Out Athleisure
From activewear and French terry to technical fabrics and appliqué, we're taking inspiration from Sports Week on The Great British Sewing Bee
This beautiful navy blue viscose dress fabric has the sort of quality that's becoming increasingly difficult to find. Smooth to the touch with a fluid drape, it hangs effortlessly and has a smart, polished appearance that makes even simple garments look considered and expensive. The rich French navy shade is softer and more interesting than a standard navy, offering a timeless colour that works across seasons.
Sourced as ex-designer deadstock and available in very limited quantities, this is a fabric worth snapping up while you can. Lightweight yet substantial enough to sew with confidence, it's ideal for dresses, blouses, skirts and wide-leg trousers where movement and drape are key. Once it's gone, it's gone.
| Approx width: | 158cm | 62" | |
| Composition: | 100% Viscose | |
| Construction: | Woven | |
| Washing instructions: | Machine Wash 30°C | |
| What can I make with this: | Dresses, Blouses, Skirts, Wide Leg Trousers, Tops | |
| Approx. Weight: | 200gsm | |
| Weft Stretch (Horizontal): | 0% | |
| Warp Stretch (Vertical): | 0% |
Delivery & Returns
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UK Delivery:
Royal Mail Tracked 48 - 2nd Class Delivery: This is our standard Royal Mail service. Delivery is typically estimated at 2–3 working days from dispatch, although times can vary.
Royal Mail Tracked 24 - 1st Class Delivery: A faster Royal Mail option, typically estimated at 1–2 working days from dispatch. Please note that this is not a guaranteed next day service.
Courier Delivery: We offer a courier service via Parcelforce for customers requiring a faster delivery option. We aim to dispatch eligible orders placed before 1pm on the same working day, but this cannot be guaranteed. Courier delivery is generally expected on the next working day following dispatch. Orders placed on Friday may not be collected until the following Monday. This service is tracked.
We process orders Monday to Friday, so weekend orders begin processing the following Monday.
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Please note that fabrics are cut to order, so a restocking fee may apply. Some items are non-returnable except where faulty or not as described.
Something For the Weekend is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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