GBSB Ep8 Inspiration: Stitched from the Page
From Sherlock Holmes tweeds and reworked school uniforms to romantic Jane Austen dresses, explore the fabrics that inspired Literary Icons Week on The Great British Sewing Bee.
A superb Italian suiting fabric from the renowned Biella region, woven in a rich navy shade with a refined, understated texture. This luxurious cloth comes from a high-end menswear collection and combines the softness of virgin wool with the crisp elegance of mohair, creating a fabric that looks every bit as good as it feels.
At 152cm wide, this suiting has excellent body, a smooth handle and a smart drape that makes it ideal for tailoring. The addition of a small amount of elastane provides just a touch of comfort without compromising the fabric's structured appearance. Perfect for creating timeless suits, trousers, jackets and blazers that will remain stylish for years to come.
Sourced as ex-designer deadstock and woven in Italy, this is a premium tailoring fabric produced in limited quantities.
| Approx width: | 150cm | 59" | |
| Composition: | 73% Virgin Wool | 26% Wool Mohair | 1% Elastane | |
| Construction: | Woven | |
| Washing instructions: | Hand Wash or Dry Clean Only | |
| What can I make with this: | Dresses, Skirts, Suits, Pants, Jackets & Blazers |
Delivery & Returns
Processing Your Order: We aim to dispatch all orders within 1-2 working days. Our team is dedicated to ensuring your order is handled with care and sent out promptly.
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.
We deliver worldwide - view our full list of international destinations.
All delivery times are estimates and may be affected by circumstances outside our control once your parcel has been handed to the delivery provider.
We want you to love your order! If you’re not completely happy, you can return items within 28 days of receiving your order.
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.
Biella Wool - Navy is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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