GBSB Ep6 Inspiration: Fabrics for Little Makes
Tutus, cuddly creatures and superheroes inspired our favourite fabrics and sewing ideas from Kids Week on The Great British Sewing Bee.
There’s a lot going on in this print, but in the nicest possible way. A mass of tiny leaves, flowers and curling botanical shapes has been finely drawn in blue over a soft white ground, creating an almost textured appearance from a distance. Look closer and all that lovely intricate detail appears. Woven from cotton at approximately 110gsm, this Italian shirting is fine, smooth and lightweight, with the crisp, beautifully finished handle you’d hope for from a quality ex-designer cloth.
It’s an obvious choice for a really good shirt, particularly if you like a print that’s interesting without being loud. We’d happily use it for women’s blouses and shirt dresses too, where the small-scale design would work brilliantly with gathers, pleats and detailed collars. At 153cm wide there’s a generous amount of cloth to play with, and the blue and white palette makes it one of those fabrics that will quietly go with half your wardrobe.
| Approx width: | 153cm | 60" | |
| Composition: | 100% Cotton | |
| Construction: | Woven | |
| Washing instructions: | 30°C Wash | |
| What can I make with this: | Men's Shirts, Blouses, Shirt Dresses, Skirts | |
| Approx. Weight: | 110gsm | |
| Weft Stretch (Horizontal): | 0% | |
| Warp Stretch (Vertical): | 0% |
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Mens Italian Shirting - Bluebell is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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