Cotton Poplin - Juicy Lilac

Specifications:

Weight: Light

GSM: 128

Composition: 100% Cotton

Width: 154cm / 60.6inch

Pattern repeat: N/A

Introduction:

Juicy Lilac was originally created for a top British designer renowned for his iconic Brit style, love of colour and classic men's and women's wear.

This shirt-weight 100% cotton fabric will elevate your shirt, and blouse making, to take it from shipshape to the finest aesthetic, but if you thought this was just for shirts read on for more ideas and inspiration- there's so much more!

Colour:

This finely woven cotton poplin features a deliciously punchy pastel, juicy lilac-purple hue like delicious lavender French macaroons. This solid pastel hue is perfect for creating key pieces for adding a pop of colour to your wardrobe and for statement pieces, you will adore.

Properties:

Juicy Lilac features the most wonderful soft smooth hand whilst maintaining a cool crispness that only the finest high thread-count Italian poplins have. Excellent stability in the width and length allows for easy sewing. Arranged into soft folds and fine gathers, it will produce a voluminous fullness and elegant drape perfect for pretty and stylish dresses.

Garment Suggestions:

Make the most sophisticated tailored fitted, gents and ladies shirts and blouses, traditional smocked and embroidered dresses with individual heirloom style. Or simply classic '50 style Dresses with lined, fitted bodices and softly gathered or pleated skirts. Perfect for lightweight summer dresses and skirts; pleats, gathers and tucks will all fall beautifully in Juicy Lilac.

The Megan Nielsen Patterns Protea Capsule Wardrobe will make perfect examples of full-gathered styles for easy, stunning outfits and so versatile!

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