GBSB Ep7 Inspiration: Stitching for the Dancefloor
From liquid satin and denim to metallic jersey, sequins and velvet, discover our fabric inspiration from Sewing Bee Music Week.
A superfine woven fabric in a soft panna cotta brown, with an almost weightless handle and a gently sheer finish. Made from a lyocell and polyester blend, it has a smooth, voile-like feel with a subtle natural softness that comes through in the drape. The colour sits somewhere between cream and light beige, giving it warmth without heaviness and making it easy to layer or wear against the skin.
At approximately 56gsm this fabric is extremely lightweight, flowing easily and moving with very little structure of its own. It’s best suited to loose, airy silhouettes and styles where lightness is the main feature rather than definition. It sews neatly with a fine needle and simple construction, and works well for blouses, soft dresses, linings, and layered garments where transparency and movement are part of the design.
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Approx Width: |
154cm | 60.5" |
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Composition: |
76% Lyocell | 24% Polyester |
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Construction: |
Woven |
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Washing instructions: |
Cool Wash, Gentle Cycle |
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What can I make with this: |
Blouses, dresses, linings, sheer layers |
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Approx. Weight: |
56gsm |
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Weft Stretch (Horizontal): |
0% |
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Warp Stretch (Vertical): |
0% |
Please read - important tips on washing fabric, shrinkage and colour representation.
Delivery & Returns
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UK Delivery:
Royal Mail Tracked 48 - 2nd Class Delivery: This is our standard Royal Mail service. Delivery is typically estimated at 2–3 working days from dispatch, although times can vary.
Royal Mail Tracked 24 - 1st Class Delivery: A faster Royal Mail option, typically estimated at 1–2 working days from dispatch. Please note that this is not a guaranteed next day service.
Courier Delivery: We offer a courier service via Parcelforce for customers requiring a faster delivery option. We aim to dispatch eligible orders placed before 1pm on the same working day, but this cannot be guaranteed. Courier delivery is generally expected on the next working day following dispatch. Orders placed on Friday may not be collected until the following Monday. This service is tracked.
We process orders Monday to Friday, so weekend orders begin processing the following Monday.
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We want you to love your order! If you’re not completely happy, you can return items within 28 days of receiving your order.
Please note that fabrics are cut to order, so a restocking fee may apply. Some items are non-returnable except where faulty or not as described.
Superfine - Lyocell is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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