Lightweight Stretch Dobby Cotton - Micro Dot
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: 114
Composition: 97% Cotton & 3% Elastane
Width: 150cm / 59inch
Pattern repeat: 0.4cm / 0.15inch
Colour:
Micro Dot Dobby This simple monochrome design features classic black onto white woven in silky soft yarns producing similar style influences to a classic polka dot. Monochromes go with everything. The fine quality weave and classic colour combination produce a timeless style perfect to dress up or down, think quality shirt, jeans and blazer style. Team with classic black, or dress it down by wearing it with your favourite pieces of denim or chino-style separates.
Properties:
Micro Dot Dobby is soft, and lightly textured thanks to its almost basket weave, stable and hard-wearing with light width-wise ease. It will hold crisp details such as collars, facings and cuffs for classic shirt-making. A reassuringly soft drape makes it ideal for the prettiest, full gathers for frills, ruffles and tiered styles.
Garment Suggestions:
Micro Dot Dobby will make great classic and retro style shirts, Sew Mark Francis' Brighton Shirt Pattern and Vanessa Mooncie's Book: The Gentleman's Wardrobe also has a similar retro style shirt pattern with cropped sleeves. Classic slim-fit shirts will make up perfectly in this quality fabric invaluable for easy outfits.
Micro Dot Dobby will form pretty gathered details, to create matching baby and toddler outfits, super cute rompers, dresses and matching knickers. Add contrasting piped white yokes and collars and some smocking or ric-rac trim for the cutest creations! super sweet for children's jumpsuits! Put this fabulous fabric to use for boho blouses or peasant-style smocked blouses and add some contrasting embroidery for colourful impact The Anthea Blouse by Anna Allen patterns is a perfect choice!
The Megan Nielsen Patterns' Protea Capsule Wardrobe would make perfect examples of pretty full-gathered styles for easy, stunning outfits and so versatile!
Perfect pieces for the holiday season; Shirt-dresses, tunics and playsuits are also excellent choices to make from this cool cotton classic.
Other Uses:
Add accents of this classic monochrome fabric to your crafting stash for patchwork and applique pieces and so much more. Team with other stripes, checks, polka dots, liberty style florals etc for a shabby chic/cottage core style.
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.
