Introduction:

Missoni, style chevrons printed upon a silky and slinky lycra jersey make for a super stylish Italian style wonder! Italian inspired fashion at a fraction of the designer price tag. Italian Chevrons - Slinky Lycra Jersey is a fine glossy poly and lycra yarns produce a silken feel and luxurious drape. Perfect for recreating wrap dress styles and fun summer jumpsuits.

Colours:

There's a very Bohemian style to this Missoni inspired horizontal chevron design with its rich palette of semi-precious gem-like hues, Navahoe Turquoise, Carnelian Orange, Blue Sodalite, Black Jasper, Amethyst and  Peach Moonstone.

Properties:

Italian Chevrons boasts excellent width-wise stretch 40-50%, and 30% stretch on the length and fabulous slinky - bouncy drape quality.  Silky smooth to touch and easy wear and easy care. Perfect for producing super comfy and stylish stand-alone pieces and workable separates, just pick out your favourite colours.

Garment Suggestions:

You can certainly make the most sophisticated wrap dresses from this classic Here are a few pattern suggestions to help: 

• Simplicity 9224
• Named Patterns Kielo
• Named Patterns Olivia
• Duchess-inspired wrap dress New Look N6301

 Add some flirty ruffles to hemlines and sleeve edges for a free-spirited Bohemian style!

If wrap dresses are not your style then create simple T-shirt style dresses, and of course versatile tops too, Gathered side seam detail, tops and dresses with 'knot front' and 'twist detail'  are both flattering and easy to wear.

Quick makes like instant impact Batwing, Dolman sleeved tops, simple over sized T-shirts and T-shirt style dresses. Team with a coordinating belt and shoes or sandals for easy wear and easy care style. If you prefer trousers then this cool and comfortable single jersey is perfect for simple elasticated waist trousers like the Marigold Trousers from Tilly and the Buttons, team with your favourite white T-shirt and you're good to go!

Specifications:

Weight: Light / Medium drape

Composition: Polyester and Lycra

Width: 146cm / 57.4inch

Pattern repeat: 34cm / 13.4 inch

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