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.
A proper German-made cotton twill with a beautifully brushed reverse, woven with the kind of quality you rarely see outside luxury menswear and high-end workwear brands. The face has a clean classic twill appearance, while the reverse has been softly brushed for extra comfort and warmth. It feels substantial in the hand without becoming stiff or bulky, and has that reassuring “this’ll last years” sort of handle.
At around 311gsm, this 100% cotton fabric is ideal for proper trousers, overshirts, chore jackets and hard-wearing everyday pieces. The navy shade is timeless and easy to wear, and because it’s ex-designer with limited stocks available, once it’s gone, it’s gone. A fabric like this would usually end up with a frightening price tag attached to it, but thankfully for everyone involved, it didn’t. It’s the kind of cloth that makes even simple sewing patterns look expensive.
| Approx width: | 155cm | 61" | |
| Composition: | 100% Cotton | |
| Construction: | Woven | |
| Washing instructions: | Machine Wash 30°C | |
| What can I make with this: | Trousers, Chore Jackets, Overshirts, Skirts, Workwear, Utility Garments | |
| Approx. Weight: | 310gsm | |
| Weft Stretch (Horizontal): | 0% | |
| Warp Stretch (Vertical): | 0% |
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The Last Roll is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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