Feathered Herringbone - Virgin Wool Flannel
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: 212
Composition: 100% Virgin Wool
Width: 152cm / 60inch
Pattern repeat: 1.5cm / 0.5inch (chevron repeat)
Introduction:
Feathered Herringbone - Virgin Wool Flannel is suitable for a wide range of seriously smart or smart/casual clothing depending on the patterns and styles you choose to create and has a designer pedigree.
Originally made by Italian craftsmen for the same designer as our SOS Collection, it's equally stunning and perfect for cross-seasonal wear - after all, wool is naturally temperature-regulating!
Colour:
Feathered Herringbone is versatile multi-tonal dark grey hues are predominant throughout this first-rate Italian woven 100% wool flannel. Woven in a distinctive herringbone weave, the combination of granite grey and black luxuriously soft, lustrous yarns produce the effect of delicate grey-tipped feathers.
Properties:
Feathered Herringbone has a super soft, brushed and lightly felted feel, with a stable handle and delicious drape that will keep you cosy and comfortable while helping you to maintain an air of relaxed sophistication.
This classic woollen fabric shouldn’t only be consigned to a gentlemen’s wardrobe or outerwear, it has a wonderful soft drape quality that is also perfect for ladies’ clothing and shows off the gorgeous sheen - a true sign of quality yarn! A great all-rounder to put to use for a host of sewing projects.
Garment Suggestions:
Tailors, rejoice: this is a tailoring classic, it's perfect for jackets, trousers and waistcoats. Update it to create sports luxe styles: bomber and Harrington style jackets with gleaming zips and stud details, or cosy utility-style over-shirts or blouson jackets with a retro vibe.
For feminine styles, Feathered Herringbone is ideal for most skirt styles, pinafore dresses, shift dresses and dresses that require a good drape quality. Merchant and Mills - The Trapeze & The Rugby are superb dress patterns that will look and feel fabulous made in this divine wool flannel. it is excellent for layering with roll-neck sweaters. This fabric is also perfect for hats, flat and baker boy caps, bags and crafts etc.
Team your makes with one of our SOS Collection fabrics, they're perfect for lining your jackets and skirts, and for those statement waistcoat backs.
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Benefits of sewing with Wool! 🐑
We love wonderful wool! Why? Because it looks beautiful, well yes but did you know wool has a series of superpowers that make it the most incredible natural fibre, suitable for more garment suggestions and sewing inspiration than possibly any other?
Wool has a unique naturally crimped 3D structure which attributes to some brilliant properties & makes it a great fabric to wear throughout all the seasons.
Naturally Breathable: This amazing 3D crimped structure promotes air circulation allowing air to pass through the fabric, allowing for circulation and ventilation for your skin to breathe, keeping you cool.
Shower Resistant: Sheep naturally produce a waxy substance called lanolin. As sheep live outdoors, this naturally occurring wax helps to protect sheep from the elements, naturally shedding water & keeping them dry. This same property is retained within the wool fibres when spun into yarn.
Moisture Absorbing: The moisture-retentive superpowers of wool! It’s hydrophilic core gives wool the ability to wick away moisture keeping you dry and comfortable – this possibly one of our favourite properties because you can stay fresh when wearing wool, from autumn right through to spring!
