Lightweight Cotton Poplin - Island Hopping
Only 11m of this product left in stock
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: 128
Composition: 100% Cotton
Width: 152cm / 59.8inch
Pattern repeat: 5cm / 1.9inch
Colour:
Island Hopping is designer cotton poplin is created from fine optic white, Turkish cotton yarns and is printed with classic black, to create the featured design of mini islands adorned with palm trees.
Black and white combinations are all-time winners for favourite bespoke-made summer clothing. All you need is to decide what you will make. Add some red accents and accessories for a colour-popping combination worthy of movie star style!
Properties:
This high thread count all cotton poplin is cool, breathable, soft and has a stable hand, with a soft drape quality too. When gathered it will form excellent fullness, perfect for tiered and ruffled, full styles on skirts, trousers dresses and blouse sleeves.
Garment Suggestions:
Island Hopping will make superb retro-style shirts, Sew Mark Francis' Brighton Shirt Pattern and Vanessa Mooncie's Book: The Gentleman's Wardrobe also has a similar pattern with cropped sleeves. The Sew Different Layer Up Collection is ideal for creating workable separates in this excellent fabric! The Anthea Blouse by Anna Allen is a perfect example of a pretty full-gathered style for easy outfits. Team with your favourite jeans, coloured chinos or shorts.Put this fabulous fabric to use for '50s style fit & flare dresses. Accessorise stand-alone pieces with red shoes and handbags to create a classic combination.
Key pieces such as shirts and tops will make a workable capsule wardrobe when teamed with plain trousers and skirts. Perfect for the holiday season. Shirt dresses, tunics and playsuits are also excellent choices to make from this cool cotton classic.
All of these ex-designer shirting fabrics will of course make the most handsome classic pyjamas with piped collars, pockets and cuffs.
The Megan Nielsen Patterns' Protea Capsule Wardrobe would make perfect examples of pretty full-gathered styles for easy, stunning outfits and so versatile!
Other Uses:
Add accents of this fabric to your crafting stash for a light almost textural - detail within patchwork and applique pieces and so much more.
Quintessentially British Ex-Designer Fabric
This fabric has been sourced from a British Designer celebrated for its quintessentially British flair & sophistication.
We had to rescue these fabrics from this fashion label that seamlessly marries refined style with bespoke tailoring opportunities. Revered for its meticulous attention to detail, the brand elevates the sartorial experience by curating collections that showcase an exquisite array of opulent fabrics. From the plush embrace of merino wool to the tactile allure of silk charmeuse, each garment serves as a canvas for discerning individuals seeking unparalleled quality. With an emphasis on the artistry of textiles, the label appeals to those who appreciate the nuanced language of fashion. Its diverse palette, featuring intricately woven tweeds and delicately embroidered organza, invites connoisseurs to craft personalized, statement pieces.
