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 Italian ex designer silk crepe de chine is one of those fabrics that sounds slightly questionable when you list the colours, then looks unexpectedly fabulous when you see it. Hazy pink, soft grey and mauve mingle with deep olive green and dark brown in a wonderfully bewildered abstract print. Is it floral? Is it camouflage? Has somebody started painting flowers and then changed their mind halfway through? We’re not entirely sure, and that is rather the point. The muted palette keeps the whole thing sophisticated rather than shouty.
Made from 100% silk, it has that beautiful crepe de chine combination of a softly textured surface, fluid drape and light, elegant handle. It is fine and floaty without the high shine of a satin. At 135cm wide, we can see this becoming a loose blouse, softly gathered dress, bias cut skirt, wide leg trousers or a wonderfully swishy kimono style layer. A very Italian sort of print: unusual, chic and considerably better looking than “pink, grey, green and brown abstract camouflage” has any right to be.
| Approx width: | 135cm | 53" | |
| Composition: | 100% Silk | |
| Construction: | Woven | |
| Washing instructions: | Dry Clean Recommended | |
| What can I make with this: | Dresses, Blouses, Shirts, Skirts, Wide Leg Trousers | |
| Approx. Weight: | 59gsm | |
| Weft Stretch (Horizontal): | 0% | |
| Warp Stretch (Vertical): | 0% |
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Silk Crepe De Chine - Maisie is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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