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
There are fabrics that follow trends, and there are fabrics that quietly carry on looking smart decade after decade. This German-made Gurteen cloth falls firmly into the latter camp. Woven in a soft khaki/brown shade with an understated herringbone pattern, it has the sort of refined country-house charm you'd expect to find in a well-tailored pair of trousers, a classic skirt or a smart jacket worn for lunch somewhere with a waiting list.
The cotton-rich blend gives the fabric a natural handle and comfortable feel, whilst the polyester adds durability and crease resistance. At approximately 260gsm, it has enough weight to hang beautifully without feeling heavy, making it particularly suitable for tailored trousers, skirts, waistcoats and lightweight jackets. Smart, practical and effortlessly wearable, this is a fabric that proves good taste never really goes out of fashion.
| Approx width: | 158cm | 62" | |
| Composition: | 65% Cotton | 35% Polyester | |
| Construction: | Woven | |
| Washing instructions: | Machine Wash 30°C | |
| What can I make with this: | Trousers, Skirts, Waistcoats, Lightweight Jackets, Tailoring | |
| Approx. Weight: | 260gsm | |
| Weft Stretch (Horizontal): | 0% | |
| Warp Stretch (Vertical): | 0% |
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