GBSB Ep5 Inspiration: Working Out Athleisure
From activewear and French terry to technical fabrics and appliqué, we're taking inspiration from Sports Week on The Great British Sewing Bee
A beautiful Italian ex-designer cotton chambray in a fresh mid blue, with the fine woven character that gives chambray its distinctive softly mottled appearance. At 145cm wide and around 135gsm, it sits firmly in shirting territory: lightweight and crisp, but with a lovely smooth handle that keeps it comfortable against the skin.
This is the sort of cotton that makes a really polished shirt. It presses beautifully and has enough body for neat collars, cuffs and button bands, while still falling nicely enough for shirt dresses, blouses and relaxed summer dresses. The blue is particularly easy to wear too – somewhere between a classic blue shirt and a much lighter take on denim.
| Approx width: | 145cm | 57" | |
| Composition: | 100% Cotton | |
| Construction: | Woven | |
| Washing instructions: | 30°C Wash | |
| What can I make with this: | Men's Shirts, Blouses, Shirt Dresses, Pyjamas | |
| Approx. Weight: | 135gsm | |
| Weft Stretch (Horizontal): | 0% | |
| Warp Stretch (Vertical): | 0% |
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.
The Big Reveal - Blue is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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