'Ashbee' Herringbone Weave - Linen | Cotton - Black
'Ashbee' Herringbone Weave - Linen | Cotton - Black
- 137cm wide
- 55% Linen 45% Cotton
- Approx. 170 gsm
I adore herringbone weave and was so excited to see this lovely collection. Herringbone weave is a variation of the twill weave, and it’s characterised by alternating diagonal lines. The overall effect is an intermittent zigzag pattern, named after the resemblance to the herring fish skeleton.
The weave has some wonderful benefits. It adds strength, and the cloth retains shape more. As for the aesthetics, there is something very satisfying about the subtle feature of the fabric. This is especially the case with this yarn-dyed cloth, as it combines two coloured yarns, adding a variegated effect.
Ashbee comes in Three Colourways:
Black – Black & White Yarns
Blue – Cornflower Blue & White Yarns
Brown – Pecan & White Yarns
For your cloth edit consider: semi-fitted or looser shirts, blouses, tops and tunics; dresses (eg. wrap, tunic, shirt dresses), fuller skirts (eg. wrap, midi, gathered, pleated) and loose pants.
We stock so many beautiful sewing patterns that would be a perfect match with this fabric. Here are some Indie Pattern suggestions:
- Elbe Textiles - Cornell, Solberg, Fremantle, Sanders, Homme Wrap Dress | Jumpsuit.
- Atelier Jupe - Robyn, Lori, Lynn, Zoey, Liv, Sienna, Frida, Tilda, Olivia, Emily, Chloe, Pippa, Lottie/Kate, Solange, Savannah, Lea, Alana, Este, Ava, Hannah, Gabrielle, Stina, Martha, Alexa, Lori, Rosie, Sophie
- Tilly and the Buttons - Mabel, Lottie, Lyra, Stevie, Samara, Indigo, Nell, Frida.
- Ikatee - Alex, Budapest, Okinawa, Sakura, Sifnos, Singapour, Zanzibar
- Wardrobe By Me - Silke, Tulip, Whisper, Savannah, Abby, Big Shirt, Moira, Freedom Dress, Perfect Tunic, Piper, Tropicana
- Singuliere by Cousette - Espelette, Jupette, Sandelette, Bridgette, Soerette, Buchette, Bobinette, Miette, Blondinette, Huguette, Djette, Bronzette, Operette.
- Ann Ringstrand - Check out the SEW books for the shirts and shirtdresses.
- Atelier Brunette - Le Pyjama, La Chemisette, La Robe Chemise, La Robe Butterfly, La Blouse, La Chemisette Structuree, Zipper Dress
- Merchant and Mills - Edie, Ellis and Hattie, Ellsworth, Florence, Winnie
- The Avid Seamstress - The Blouse, The Everyday Shirt
- Atelier Scammit - Petites Choses, Artesane, Astree, Vertige, Zephir
- Closet Core Patterns – Cielo, Elodie, Charlie, Carolyn, Pauline, Kalle, Nicks, Jenna, Fiore, Azure, Sepia.
- Folkwear Patterns – Mexico Dress (and Top), Poet's Shirt, Japanese Kimono, Afghan Dress, Chinese PJs, Blonde Bombshell, Fifties Fit & Flair, Calico Day Dress, Lindy Shirt Dress, Metro Middy.
- Friday Pattern Co. – Sagebrush Top, Square Neck, Top Wilder Gown, Davenport, Saturday Skirt Set, Saguaro, Donny, Avenir
- I AM Patterns – Jain, Joy, Juliette, Irma, Octarine, Heset, Marty
- Maison Fauve - Almost, Doll, Scala, Vittoria, Volata, Petula, Belle, Tilda, Penelope, Zenith, Atlas, Lauren, Mia, Niki, Byzance, Violette, Marissa, Soho, Skyline, Chelsea, Haut Vol, Transat, Primrose, and so many more.
- Named Patterns – Helmi, Ninni, Hali, Syli, Taiko, Lilja, Sylvi, Taiko, Sisko
- The Assembly Line – Cuff Top, Cuff Dress, Oversized Shirt
- Sew House Seven - Romey, Remy, Sauvie, Wildwood.
Cloth Care:
We recommend a gentle machine wash or hand washing linen. It is important not to wring the fabric or garment, so if you are handwashing, roll up in a towel to press out excess water. To ensure the long life of a garment, don’t tumble dry as this breaks down the fibres. If you do tumble dry the cloth, then do so on a cooler setting. It is preferable to wash inside out. Wash colours separately. Shake out the wet garment and dry flat (or on a hanger) in the shade. Use a warm/hot iron and spot test. You may need a water spray bottle to get rid of the wrinkles when you are ironing, or just embrace the beautiful, crumpled look of the cloth ;-). Linen softens upon wearing and laundering.
