GBSB Ep6 Inspiration: Fabrics for Little Makes
Tutus, cuddly creatures and superheroes inspired our favourite fabrics and sewing ideas from Kids Week on The Great British Sewing Bee.
Woven from 97% worsted wool with a touch of elastane, this charcoal grey suiting combines traditional craftsmanship with modern practicality. The worsted yarns create a smooth, refined finish with a beautifully soft handle, whilst the deep charcoal colour makes it one of the most versatile cloths you could have in a wardrobe.
Lightweight yet remarkably resilient, this British fabric has excellent crease resistance and enough stretch to keep garments comfortable throughout the day. It drapes cleanly, presses beautifully and recovers exceptionally well, making it particularly suited to workwear and tailoring that needs to look smart from morning until evening. Perfect for blazers, tailored trousers, waistcoats and contemporary overshirts, this is a fabric that works hard without ever looking like it's trying.
| Approx width: | 152cm | 60" | |
| Composition: | 97% Worsted Wool | 3% Elastane | |
| Construction: | Woven | |
| Washing instructions: | Cool Wash | |
| What can I make with this: | Blazers, Trousers, Waistcoats, Overshirts, Suits, Tailored Separates | |
| Approx. Weight: | 260gsm | |
| Weft Stretch (Horizontal): | 5% | |
| Warp Stretch (Vertical): | mechanical |
Delivery & Returns
Processing Your Order: We aim to dispatch all orders within 1-2 working days. Our team is dedicated to ensuring your order is handled with care and sent out promptly.
UK Delivery:
Royal Mail Tracked 48 - 2nd Class Delivery: This is our standard Royal Mail service. Delivery is typically estimated at 2–3 working days from dispatch, although times can vary.
Royal Mail Tracked 24 - 1st Class Delivery: A faster Royal Mail option, typically estimated at 1–2 working days from dispatch. Please note that this is not a guaranteed next day service.
Courier Delivery: We offer a courier service via Parcelforce for customers requiring a faster delivery option. We aim to dispatch eligible orders placed before 1pm on the same working day, but this cannot be guaranteed. Courier delivery is generally expected on the next working day following dispatch. Orders placed on Friday may not be collected until the following Monday. This service is tracked.
We process orders Monday to Friday, so weekend orders begin processing the following Monday.
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Please note that fabrics are cut to order, so a restocking fee may apply. Some items are non-returnable except where faulty or not as described.
Grey Matters is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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