Viscose & Elastane Single Jersey - Love That Red!
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 (Heavy drape)
GSM: 220
Composition: Viscose & Elastane
Width: 156cm / 61.4inch
Pattern repeat: N/A
Stretch: 40% widthwise / 30% lengthwise
Introduction:
Viscose & Elastane Single Jersey - Love That Red! is a power-packed red jersey fabric that will give you the confidence boost that its namesake an iconic red lipstick would have back in the stylish '50s. Viscose and elastane jersey fabrics are super versatile and feel so good next to your skin plus have the most amazing drape quality. If you love the classic style of the Duchess of Cambridge and want to recreate a classic wrap dress that's so flattering then this four-way stretch Love That Red! could be the fabric for you!
Colours:
Red- power-packed, passionate, invigorating red that is Love That Red! is a solid colour-infused, orange-based red but most definitely red. Make a statement by using it for stand-alone pieces or team with classic sailor style white and blue for iconic nautical style.
Properties:
Lightweight and boasting fantastic four-way stretch (40% x 30%) and fabulous slinky and reassuringly heavy drape quality. The viscose is cool to the touch and breathable. Perfect for producing super comfy and stylish classics.
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
- New Look N6301 (Duchess-inspired wrap dress)
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 oversized T-shirts and T-shirt style dresses. Cinch the waist in with a coordinating belt and team up with matching shoes or sandals that will give you 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 up with your favourite white, navy or black T-shirt and you're good to go!
Other Uses:
Headbands, scrunchies, turbans and so much more.
Quirky with that Vintage Touch
This fabric has been sourced as surplus deadstock from a small UK womenswear brand that specialises in producing vintage styles influenced by classic 20th century clothing pieces. Mainly 1920s to 1980s, featuring a variety of glam styles. With fabrics originally supplied by British manufacturers where possible.
