'Into The Fray' Jacquard Denim
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'Into The Fray' Jacquard Denim
- 80% Cotton 20% Poly
- 320gsm
- 170cm wide
- Oeko-Tex Standard 100
Well, I think you're going to love this! The jacquard has a 'cut' look, rather like a corduroy, and these cut edges are embellished with pale coral and green threads. The contrasting colours traverse the whole width of the fabric, at short, regular intervals, and when the stitches approach the 'cut' stripes, they show. It's a genius design.
It's a 320gsm denim but it's not stiff at all. In fact, it's quite drapey (for this weight). Your jackets will feel soft and your trousers will have gorgeous drape. The stripes go up the grain, so some striking strides would look amazing. It would suit shacket-style outerwear, but you could also make a more substantial shirt to wear with jeans. If you love dungarees and pinafores, this cloth will be a very comfortable option.
The fibre content is 80% cotton and 20% poly, but I cannot 'feel' the poly. The addition of the poly fibre is for stability during production, whilst keeping the weave fine. Consider jacket (from a blazer to a shacket), long wrap coat, skirt, pants, pinafore, overalls etc. Team with classic white or chambray, or bold plains. Jump into the Fray :-).
We stock so many Indie Pattern that would be perfect for this cloth:
Fibre Mood Magazines always include patterns for pants and jackets. Check out Issue 37 for the fab 'Astrid' pattern.
Ann Ringstrand: See both Sewing Books for lots of inspiration.
Avid Seamstress: Blazer, Culottes, City Trousers
Atelier Brunette: Le Blazer, La Veste
Atelier Scammit: Tempo, California, Berger, Absolu
Atelier Jupe: Grace Jacket, Frankie Trousers
Closet Core: Fiona, Jasika, Jenny, Mitchell
Singuliere by Cousette: Abstract Coat, Salopette
Friday Pattern Co.: Heather Blazer, Ilford
I AM Patterns: Merlin, Sunshine.
Maison Fauve: Belem, Brooklyn, Ispahan, Manhattan, Pilar, Tsar, Metropolis, Grand Bain.
Merchant and Mills: Miller, Shepherd.
Wardrobe By Me: Canvas Jacket
Cloth Care:
In order to preserve your denim fabric as well as possible, wash the fabric before sewing.
- Choose a mild detergent without bleach.
- Wash your fabric with a delicate or silk program at a maximum temperature of 30°
- Gentle spin (max 1000 rpm)
- Line Dry in shade (smooth it out when it comes out of the machine)
- Do Not Tumble Dry
- Iron at medium temperature
