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I'm a mad fabric collector but I've gone a bit overboard, so I've started this blog to re-home some gorgeous, top-quality fabrics at really great prices. Mostly ex-designer fabrics from places like New York's garment district and Milan's fabric mills, and mostly single pieces. Please see the 'About' and 'FAQ' at the top of this page for more info. (Australia only)Archives
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Tag Archives: stretch
Breton stripes
This is a length of top-quality poly/viscose/lycra stretch fabric in classic black and white stripes. It really is superb quality. The handle, weight and drape are fantastic and will lend itself to tops obviously, but also to tunics, wrap dresses and so on.
GONE NOW THANK YOU Delicate grey quietly luxe knit
I’ve put up some pretty bold prints in the listings done today. Which seems like the perfect moment to introduce this beautifully understated luxe stretch knit. The base fabric is a delicate weave grey wool knit (probably a blend) over which the most beautiful silver filigree has been patterned and then highlighted with understated silver sequins. It is very beautiful indeed.
Modern basketweave viscose/lycra
Hold off on emails until I put my hands on this one thanks. It is in the stash, I just have to locate it.
This is a really modern print, one that you can turn into an urban edgy look, or keep simple for a classic monotone that you can wear with just about everything because of the versatile black and white colours.
Deep jewel tones lava lamp viscose/lycra stretch
Looking at the photos I have taken of this one just now, all of a sudden it occurs to me that this pattern is reminiscent of the one made by a lava lamp. Or maybe not?
M@rc Jacobs flowers on white stretch cotton SOLD
GONE NOW THANKS
Bumping this fabric up again — a gorgeous M@rc J fabric at a bargain price! Such a pretty fabric, a bit hippie…neat rows of serrated edge flowers in saturated blues, purples and pinks.
Panoply of paisleys stretch viscose/lycra SOLD
GONE NOW THANK YOU
Time for another stretch fabric, this one a bold but balanced print featuring paisley and medallion outlines on a dark blue background.
Black, white and grey cross-hatch stretch cotton SOLD
GONE, THANK YOU
This classic colour scheme of white, black and grey is made modern by the irregular cross-hatch pattern, looking like a graphic urban landscape.
Ikat/crosshatch blue & white cotton stretch GONE
GONE THANKS
When I look closely at this fabric it appears to be a cross-hatch print. When I look from a distance it seems to have strong Ikat characteristics. I think it is a combination of both of these graphics.
Save the Queen SOLD
NOW GONE – MANY THANKS
Bold fabrics seem to be a theme this evening. Some will know about Save the Queen; others, here is your introduction.
Save the Queen is a brand that was an early adopter of digital and montage prints. They have assembled some incredible montage fabrics for their garments over the years…more crazy creative stuff. (more…)
Bloomsbury stretch cotton SOLD
GONE, THANKS
Here is a length of stretch cotton in a sophisticated palette of deep wines and army green, punctuated by splashes of magenta, cream and lime. It’s a print for print lovers…and those who may not normally be drawn to prints…
Crimson stars viscose/lycra stretch SOLD
GONE NOW, THANKS
A lovely knit beauty this one, with a blizzard of deep red, snow and grey flowers storming the black surface of another wonderful quality viscose/lyric fabric.
Tropical reef viscose/lycra stretch fabric SOLD
GONE NOW
Continuing the destash of my stretch fabrics with this lovely abstract pattern in a rainbow of colours that makes me think of the underwater scenes in a tropical reef.
Bright mediterranean medallions viscose/lycra SOLD
NOW GONE, THANKS
Another bright fabric, quite irresistible if you have a love of colour, especially reds.
This print makes me think of geraniums and other bright flowers on a white balcony in summer.
Blue flower garland on red viscose/lycra stretch SOLD
GONE NOW – MANY THANKS
I get the very most wear out of great stretch tops that I can dress up or down. Hence I have bought a lot of viscose, rayon and cotton stretch fabric. Far too much.
Delft blue & white tie-dye rayon/lycra stretch fabric SOLD
SOLD NOW THANKS
A classic colour combination with a tie-dye sort of effect adds up to a great look.
This quality stretch fabric hails from Anthr0p0logie. (more…)
Impressionist flowers viscose/lycra SOLD
GONE NOW THANKS
Another gorgeous stretch fabric for tops, an easy summer maxi-dress or pull-on skirt.
Blues/white marbled surface effect viscose/lycra SOLD
THIS FABRIC IS NOW GONE – MANY THANKS
Superb quality viscose/lycra stretch, like liquid, with a stunning hand and drape. From the French mills, bought in the NYC garment district.
Cavalli viscose/lycra remnant SOLD
Now for a remnant…but big enough for heaps of options. This is a Roberto Cavalli viscose/lycra stretch fabric with a reptile print graphic over watercolour-type wash red and pink bands.
Looking at this image again now, it almost looks like a wood grain pattern in the mix, and I think I can see some Japanese textile influence in there too? (more…)
He!mut L@ng graphic digital knit GONE
PENDING, THANKS
Look no further than this gorgeous piece of viscose stretch fabric by the designer known for his fashion-forward and sharp designs.
Black, white and brights tribal symbol viscose/lycra stretch SOLD
GONE NOW THANKS
Continuing with these wonderful quality viscose/lycra stretch fabrics, here is a really fun print…a black and white base reminiscent of tribal/totem symbols, brought alive by splashes of red, blue and yellow.
This one, like the others, originates from the excellent French mills.
Octopus’s garden viscose/lycra stretch SOLD
GONE NOW, THANK YOU
Time for some more pieces of great quality stretch, this time a viscose/lycra with a stylised underwater scene with shells and corals framed against a wonderful blue background.
There’s enough fabric here for a simple dress or skirt, but because of the blue colour I guess, I see this as a stunning top to throw on with your favourite jeans. (more…)