Yorkshire Herringbone Tweed – Summer Bounty Cut Length

Specifications:

Woven in Huddersfield, Yorkshire

Weight: Medium

GSM: 391

Composition: 100% Wool

Width: 146cm / 57.5inch

Pattern repeat: 1cm / 0.4inch

Martindale Rub Count (Upholstery): 20,000

Colour:

Woven from a superb combination of yarns, this expertly woven fabric has a glorious palette of rich natural tones. Life-giving, new shoots -green and versatile grey marl are showcased in finely blended yarns alternating throughout the warp, whilst the most pleasing blend of summer fruithues akin to redcurrant and blackcurrant juice) form the yarn woven throughout the weft producing the neat chevrons of the herringbone weave.

The combination of yarns produces an all-over warm green-beige mauve tone. This pleasing palette is redolent of a late summer garden bursting with the bounty of nature.

Properties:

Revel in this first-rate Yorkshire Herringbone to reveala closely woven woollen fabric with a versatile medium/heavyweight and traditional wool feel that boasts a structure that drapes reassuringly with the promise of cosy warmth.

Relaxing when steamed and contracting when cooled, wool allows for flexibility in areas such as elbows on jackets and pleats & gathers on skirts, giving you the freedom to create custom fits for a variety of garments.

Garment Suggestions:

Dressmakers, Reenactors, Costumiers, Interior Designers, Craftspeople and all lovers of textiles will find an abundance of uses for this first-rate woollen; taking you through A/W and into Spring, after all, wool has natural water-repelling and temperature-regulating properties.

Fashion classic outerwear pieces and hard-wearing separates. Simple yet stylish pencil skirts, A-line skirts and waistcoats – try The Jemima Waistcoatfor a perfect place to start.Shift dresses and pinafore dresses are super comfy and will make classic key pieces. When youre feeling more confident try classic jackets, coats and capes likeThe Blazer by The Avid Seamstresswould be perfect.

Add a complementary lining fabric and create garments that will soon become perennial favourites.

Other Uses:

Interior Designers:Use this hard-wearing, yet soft classic wool tweed to create a range of coordinating and cosy soft furnishings. Produce a truly harmonious styling in the home such as cushions, throws, blinds and curtains. This fabric has a rub count of 20,000 which means it is equally serviceable for furnishing pieces as it is for clothing.

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Craftspeople:Appliqud cushions, bags, door stops, draught excluders, hats, caps, neck warmers, mittens, wrist-warmers, throws, blankets, the list is exponential. Create whatever this fabric inspires you to do!