Calico's, hessian and utility fabrics

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A variety of backings and utility fabrics, available by the metre.

The width of individual Utility fabrics is variable, see each fabric for nominal width.

SHRINK 30% fabric

Ref: 2452-1

£13.50

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Add volume and dimension to your fabric projects. Can be used for patchwork, wearables and fabric accessories to create texture and three-dimensional effects. A fantastic product for textile artists! The image shows a bag which has had Shrink applied under the fabric.

SHRINK 30% is a 100% polyester fabric that shrinks evenly in size when steam is applied to it. The percentage indicates the approximate amount of shrinkage that occurs after applying steam to the fabric. Also available is SHRINK 15% which gives a more subtle effect.

SHRINK 30% is very simple to use to create a dimensional effect. Different effects can be created by altering the distance of stitch lines or by varying the direction and density of stitches - the possibilities are endless!

Pack contains one piece of SHRINK 30% polyester fabric approximately 118cm x 100cm (46” x 39”)

SHRINK 15% fabric

Ref: 2453-2

£13.50

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Add volume and dimension to your fabric projects. Can be used for patchwork, wearables and fabric accessories to create texture and three-dimensional effects. A fantastic product for textile artists! The image shows a bag which has had Shrink applied under the fabric.

SHRINK 15% is a 100% polyester fabric that shrinks evenly in size when steam is applied to it. The percentage indicates the approximate amount of shrinkage that occurs after applying steam to the fabric. Also available is SHRINK 30% which gives a more pronounced effect.

SHRINK 15% is very simple to use to create a dimensional effect. Different effects can be created by altering the distance of stitch lines or by varying the direction and density of stitches - the possibilities are endless!

Pack contains one piece of SHRINK 15% polyester fabric approximately 118cm x 100cm (46” x 39”)

Vilene Ultrasoft Iron-on Light White by the Metre

Ref: 740

£2.60

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Particularly soft and lightweight interfacing. Ideal for small parts such as collars, cuffs, etc. as well as for the front parts of jackets and stylish blazers made in very light to middle weight fabrics.

Fabric: Delicate flowing fabrics such as silk, viscose, acetate and cuprous etc. Also suitable for Cool Wool.

Advantages: Excellent hold on difficult stylish fabrics such as e.g. viscose, acetate and cuprous
Simple to iron-on. Comfortable to wear. Strong yet flexible feel

Method of use: Place the interfacing with the coated side on the wrong side of the fabric. Then using dry heat glide the iron firmly 5-6 times very slowly over each area of the insert, so that each area receives approx. 8 seconds of heat.
Iron setting: silk/wool. Allow the pieces to cool flat for about 20 minutes, so that the adhesive can set properly. We strongly recommend that you attach a small piece of interfacing to a fabric remnant with your iron first to make sure that the hold and the adhesion meet your expectations.

Care: Washable in temperatures up to 40 °C or dry cleanable

90cm wide.

Available by the metre, minimum order quantity is a metre.

Vilene Ultrasoft Iron-on Light Charcoal by the Metre

Ref: 742

£2.60

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Vilene Ultrasoft Iron-on Medium White by the Metre

Ref: 741

£2.99

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Soft Interfacing universally usable for the front sections of waistcoats, jackets and coats as well as for collars, pockets, flaps etc.

Fabric: Light to middle weight fabrics such as wool or raw silk

Advantages: Shape retaining. Flawless fit. Strong yet adjustable hold

Method of use: Place the Interfacing with the coated side on the wrong side of the fabric. Cover the entire area with a damp ironing cloth. Press each area for about 10 to 12 seconds, being careful not to move the iron. Iron setting: Wool/cotton. Allow the pieces to cool flat for about 30 minutes, so that the can set properly.

It is strongly recommend that you attach a small piece of interfacing to a fabric remnant with your iron first to make sure that the hold and the adhesion meet your expectations.

Care: Washable in temperatures up to 40 °C or dry cleanable

90cm wide.

Available by the metre, minimum order quantity is a metre.