GBSB Ep8 Inspiration: Stitched from the Page
From Sherlock Holmes tweeds and reworked school uniforms to romantic Jane Austen dresses, explore the fabrics that inspired Literary Icons Week on The Great British Sewing Bee.
A beautifully decorative floral jacquard brocade with the intricacy of a miniature tapestry. Woven across a soft cream ground, the design is filled with trailing leaves and small-scale flowers in powder blue, lilac, dusky pink, muted teal, sage and ochre, with touches of metallic yarn catching the light amongst the weave. Rather than being printed onto the surface, the pattern is created within the cloth itself, giving the flowers wonderful definition, texture and depth while keeping the overall palette surprisingly soft and wearable.
With its structured handle and richly woven surface, this is a fabric that can turn quite a simple pattern into something rather special. It would make a fabulous fitted dress, A-line or pleated skirt, cropped jacket, waistcoat, tailored shorts or an occasion coat, and would be particularly lovely used for smaller statement pieces where the detail can really be appreciated. Emma is pretty without being precious, decorative without becoming fussy, and far too interesting to be hidden at the back of the fabric cupboard.
| Approx width: | 148cm | 58" | |
| Composition: | 87% Polyester | 13% Cotton | |
| Construction: | Woven | |
| Washing instructions: | Hand Wash | |
| What can I make with this: | Dresses, Skirts, Jackets, Waistcoats, Tailored Shorts, Occasion Coats | |
| Approx. Weight: | 216gsm | |
| Weft Stretch (Horizontal): | 0% | |
| Warp Stretch (Vertical): | 0% |
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Emma Brocade is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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