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SKU: 2010S16

The Great Alexander

Regular price €9,90 per metre

Royal blue and black tartan suiting with yellow checks, 153cm wide and ideal for smart tailoring. Learn more

Metre

✂️ We sell by the half metre, but your fabric will be cut as one continuous piece.

Sold by the half metre and cut as one continuous piece.


Matching Lining : €3,90 / per metre

Superior Anti Static Dress Linings
Metre

Matching Thread : €2,95 / unit

Gutermann Sew All Thread (100m)

Matching Thread : €1,95 / unit

Coats Moon Polyester Sewing Thread (1000 yard)

Description

Bold royal blue and black checks crossed with fine canary-yellow lines give this British-made tartan a wonderfully striking appearance. Woven with a defined twill texture, the cloth has a smooth yet substantial handle, with enough body to hold its shape while still draping beautifully. At approximately 255gsm, it is an excellent mediumweight suiting fabric with a smart, tailored finish.

There is something rather fabulous about this colour combination. The electric blue makes a statement, the black keeps it grounded, and those yellow lines add just the right amount of contrast. Perfect for tailored jackets, smart trousers, waistcoats, structured skirts and statement dresses. It would also make a particularly handsome pair of golf trousers, if you're feeling adventurous on the fairway.

At a glance

CompositionWool, Viscose, Polyester
Width153cm / 60"
Weight255gsm
ConstructionWoven
Stretch (weft)0%
Stretch (warp)0%

What to make with it

Suitable for: Tailored blazers, smart trousers, waistcoats, pleated skirts, pinafores, structured dresses and matching two-piece suits. The mediumweight construction gives it enough substance for tailoring without the bulk of a heavy coating fabric.

Recommended patterns: Friday Pattern Company Heather Blazer, Closet Core Patterns Jasika Blazer, Merchant & Mills 101 Trousers and Tilly and the Buttons Miette Skirt.

Recommended notions: Matching sewing thread, mediumweight interfacing, trouser zips, buttons, waistband hooks and coordinating lining fabric. Black or royal blue lining would work particularly well.

Good for

  • Suits
  • Blazers
  • Trousers
  • Waistcoats
  • Tailored jackets
  • Winter Skirts
  • Coats

Care & washing

Allow 2-10% shrinkage to be on the safe side. Wash the fabric before making up, in the same way you'll wash the finished make, drying methods included, so it settles once rather than after it's sewn.

Test a sample area first to find the most suitable way to wash it. We can't accept liability for fabrics washed or treated incorrectly.

Care & washing

WashingCool wash
DryingDo not tumble dry
IroningCool iron with pressing cloth; test first
BleachDo not bleach
ShrinkageAllow 2-10% on the first wash

Delivery & returns

Delivery

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.

We deliver worldwide - view our full list of international destinations.

All delivery times are estimates and may be affected by circumstances outside our control once your parcel has been handed to the delivery provider.

Returns

We want you to love your order! If you’re not completely happy, you can return items within 28 days of receiving your order.

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.

Read our full returns policy

Delivery & returns

UK standard From £4.95
Free over £85
Samples 2 Free
Europe See Checkout

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