Black - Super Stretch Bengaline
Price is per HALF metre. 1 unit = 0.5metres. For 1.5metres, add 3 units.
All cut length orders are sent as one continuous length.
Specification:
Weight: Medium
GSM: 244
Composition: Cotton, Viscose & Elastane
Width: 145cm / 57inch
Pattern Repeat: N/A
Introduction:
There are so many stylish key pieces you can make with this first-rate Black - Super Stretch Bengaline. Read on for hints and tips on what to make, styling ideas and more.
Properties:
Black is constructed in a close weave with a fine horizontal almost ribbed detail, this fabric exudes quality and practicality due to its strength, stability, and versatile handle, it boasts an elegant (heavy drape) in garments with length and hold crisp details; collar cuffs, waistbands, front bands and facings.
The elastane content produces a super retentive 30-40% stretch lengthwise and allows ease of movement when making garments that are more fitted, making it an ideal all-rounder, whether you are creating softly, flared skater-style dresses or jeans-style worker/utility garments and of course super comfy fitted trousers to wear to the office.
Colour:
Black fabrics and garments act as key staples for any outfit. You can mix and match with any colour to give a particular desired look. All you have to do is decide what to make from this super versatile fabric.
Here are a few helpful suggestions to set you on your way:
Garment Suggestions:
- Ulysses Trench - Victory Patterns, Isla Trench Coat - Named Clothing
- Utility / Parka / Anorak: The Utility Coat - Makers Atelier, Kelly Anorak - Closet Core Patterns
- Denim-Jeans style jackets: Butterick 5616
- Classic blazer and trousers ensemble: Burda 7134
- Jeans and Dungarees/overalls: Lynsey Dugarees - The Pattern Stash, Closet Core - Jenny Overalls, Closet Core Patterns - Ginger Jeans
- Pinafore Dresses; Cleo - TATB, Sew Different - Scoop Pinafore, The Whittaker - Merchant and Mills
There are of course countless other brilliant sewing patterns available, these are but a few. Other excellent uses are craft aprons, tool aprons/holders, tote bags, messenger bags, hats, caps, rucksacks, bowling and barrel bags, shoe tidies, and much more.
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