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
One of those prints that makes you look twice. This Italian ex designer 100% silk has a striking abstract design in deep navy, turquoise, bright yellow, ivory and soft grey, with sweeping geometric shapes, sharp lines and stylised eyes hidden amongst the pattern. Some are immediately obvious, others seem to appear the longer you look at it. It has a fabulous almost 1960s Italian feel to it, bold, graphic and just a little eccentric.
The silk itself is beautifully light and floaty with a smooth satin finish and elegant fluid drape. At approximately 47gsm, it is fine without losing the impact of that extraordinary print. We can see this becoming a fabulous bias cut dress, fluid blouse, wide sleeved shirt, evening trousers or a wonderfully dramatic maxi skirt. It would also make a beautiful silk scarf. For us, this is one to keep relatively simple when choosing a pattern: let the movement of the silk distort those lines and eyes as you walk and allow the print to be the main event.
| Approx width: | 141cm | 55" | |
| Composition: | 100% Silk | |
| Construction: | Woven | |
| Washing instructions: | Dry Clean Recommended | |
| What can I make with this: | Statement Dresses, Kaftans, Shirts, Skirts, Wide Leg Trousers, Lightweight Jackets and Scarves | |
| Approx. Weight: | 47gsm | |
| Weft Stretch (Horizontal): | 0% | |
| Warp Stretch (Vertical): | 0% |
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Silks Of Italy - Look Again is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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