Dark Lineage - Silky Viscose Suiting
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.
Specifications:
Weight: Light
GSM: 159
Composition: 100% Viscose
Width: 150cm / 59inch
Pattern repeat: N/A
Introduction:
The value of solid black fabrics is not to be underestimated and this silky viscose suit-weight fabric is no exception. Read on for ideas on how to incorporate this classic black, versatile fabric into your sewing plans.
Colour:
Dark Lineage boasts a classic black hue and a subtle silken sheen.
Properties:
Dark Lineage boasts excellent stability and an understated elegant fine horizontal weave detail similar to gross grain, plus a very lightly textured ripple throughout. The versatility and possibilities with this fabric are endless! This lightweight, fabric boasts a reassuring drape quality that is similar in weight to a fine worsted suiting fabric.
Garment Suggestions:
Dark Lineage is perfect for crafting classic black 'key pieces' dresses, skirts and so much more. Bohemian artistic styles and Lagenlook tunics. Consider making loose and drapey silhouettes that fall away from the body. Take a look at Boho Banjo - Sewing Patterns for some quirky ideas. You can team this fabric with other fabrics of similar weight and composition such as (M1c28- Dark Crush- Crinkle Viscose) for subtle panelled effects. Marcy Tilton Patterns - V1694 are an excellent style to consider and are perfect for layering.
Other great uses include loose trouser styles; Sew Different - Harvester Pants, balloon and ruched side-seam skirts or even maxi and midi dresses; Sew Different - Folia Dress. Team your creations up with black canvas Mary Jane Shoes or black biker-style boots to complete the edgy look!
London CMT Collection
This fabric has been sourced from a top Cut, Make & Trim dressmaking company in London UK, known for garment construction for some of the worlds most prestigious and well-known fashion brands, and many household couture names. Top quality brands equals top quality fabrics. Once a year Fabworks is afforded the opportunity to buy any remaining short lengths of these high-end, high-fashion designer fabrics which would otherwise be discarded as they are at the end of their intended usage.
Fabworks presents you with these luxurious high-fashion fabrics perfect for dressmaking to create your bespoke, extra special garments. Sourcing and rescuing fabrics from high-end makers of the fashion industries such as this company is the true nature of surplus, deadstock fabrics, once they have sold out they cannot be restocked. Grab these beauties whist you can!
