Weight: Light / Medium
GSM: 260
Composition: Polyester & Elastane
Width: 144cm / 56.6inch
Pattern repeat: 2cm / 0.78inch
Limestoneis a wonderfully versatile easy wear/easy care herringbone weave, suiting fabric.
Polyester and elastane yarns of dark grey and natural white produce a multi-tonal limestone-grey tone.
This is similar in handle to a finely woven worsted. This classic herringbone has excellent versatility thanks to its comfortable two-way stretch and reassuringly heavy drape. Don't forget that suiting fabric is not just for suits!
Limestoneis perfect for a mountain of uses! This fabric will hold crisp details like collars and cuffs plus it will form superb ruffles, gathers and pleats. Grey-toned stable fabrics have perennial appeal. Thecolours suit most skin tones and sit with so many other things in your wardrobe. Excellent for teaming with bright or jewel-toned fabrics.
Try our very ownCordelia Trousers -The Pattern Stash!Create perfect pleats and full drapey wide legs with a Fabworks exclusive sewing pattern! Do not be restricted and think you can only make trousers and jackets fromLimestonethis lightly textured fabric, slightly crepe-like will make alternative workwear - shirt dresses, tunics, pinafore dresses and the most elegant and wearable dresses you will return to, season after season. If trousers are more your style, theZadie Jumpsuit from - Paper Theory Patternscombines elegance and practicality.
Utility styles in grey tones are super useful and never date,fabulous for adding a smart casual twist when made in smart suiting fabric!The Assembly Line Patternsare ideal for utility styles as areMerchant & MillsandThe Makers Atelier.There are of course lots of other fabulous pattern brands out there, just choose patterns that let the fabric sell itself.
