This quality woollen belongs to a collection made by our HoH weavers, a delightful new selection of Yorkshire Tweed Windowpane Checks in heavenly colours inspired by nature and featuring a marled grey warp throughout, plus the feature of Cedarwood hued windowpanes throughout the whole collection. Each boasts an individual accent orview.
Weight: Medium
GSM: 280
Composition: 100% Wool
Width: 154cm / 60.6inch
Pattern repeat: 5cm x 6cm / 2inch x 2.4inch
Shades: First Lighttakes its colour palette inspiration from the view through a frosted winter window, where the sky slowly takes on a watery sky blue hue as the frost and mist of the morning fade. If this cool scene makes you want to retreat to the warmth of indoors, then the Cedarwood accent window pane overcheck anchors the design with the promise of warmth. Like all the fabrics in the collection, marled grey unifies the design with a characteristic tweedy heritage style.
Design: Windowpane check - characterised by slim, evenly spaced bands of colour running vertically and horizontally to form large squares, reminiscent of windowpanes. This particular design features a subtle underlying wider band beneath the windowpane lines, creating added depth and emphasis that highlights the checks structure.
Style: This smart check has a classic rural style that is easily at home in modern apparel or decor.The cedarwood check evokes natural warmth, while the blue-grey keeps the design versatile and understated.
Texture: This all wool Yorkshire Heritage Tweed features a classic wool outerwear texture that balances ruggedness with comfort. Typically fibrous, yet cosy and protective against the elements,naturally insulating, it traps air between fibres, providing warmth without being stifling. Breathable andresistant to wind, though not fully windproof.
Handle: The fabric holds its structure well and is stable along both the width and length, making it ideal for tailored garments like blazers or sport coats, and so much more. These traditional wool tweeds are perfect for soft furnishing and craft purposes.
Drape: First Lightwill drape reassuringly when used at length. It will form neat pleats with structure and softer flares and flounces where required. A natural bias ease provides the opportunity for manipulating the fabric with steam for tailoring purposes.
Types: This is the perfect fabric for layering pieces in the cooler months, outerwear such as jackets, coats and poncho-style pullovers. Also ideal for more structured pieces, such as tailored jackets and waistcoats.
Alternatively, make use of the gentle bias ease and create high fashion-inspired dresses, skirts and pinafores with lots of voluminous movement.
Patterns: We recommend patterns such as the Ilford Jacket, the Kusama Jacket, the Kyoto Jacket, the Lyon Jacket, the Phoebe Coat, The Blazer, The Coat, the Jemima Waistcoatand the Verona Jacket.
Accessories: This durable fabric is perfect for making matching accessories that coordinate. We think of matching handbags using The Frame Bag pattern or tote bags. Make yourself cosy hats and fingerless gloves.
Furnishings: This fabric is also suitable for soft furnishings and reupholstery projects, recovering your favourite worn stool or ottoman or breathing new life into the old inherited chair. There is bound to be a colour way in this collection that will suit your palette.
Upcycling: Make sure to use every part of your fabric and don't throw your scraps. Use for both crafting and sewing projects, such as lavender bags, applique scenes or patching up your favourite jeans, use for rag rugging or even patchwork together with other scraps and make your furry friends matching coats to keep them warm when out in nature. The opportunities are endless.
