Grapefruit slightly pinker than the Peach.

Remember the nap on velvet and work out your yardage accordingly

Pale Blue

Pale Pink

Velvet is very difficult to show in Photographs so if unsure get a sample.

Stretch Spandex velvet, velour.

Champagne Spandex Velvet

Good weight stretch velvet for dance costumes with  4-ways stretch

There is much more stretch on the width of the fabric than the length.

Polyester 90%, spandex 10%

Width  60″ (150 cm)

Please order a sample to check colours are what you require.

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My favourite thread for where strength is needed.

American thread Permacore 75 (Tex40)—Fabric 300gsm–Medium to heavy weight

(A larger TEX Size is a heavier duty thread)–See notes on thread sizing in Product Information on the menu.

A strong thread used where seam stresses are great and for heavier fabrics ie Corsets, Tutu bodices and basques.

Needle size – 80 – 100

Polyester on Cones of 5000 metres.

Colours – White, Pale Ivory, Nude, Pale Pink, Sky Blue, Red, Black, Deep Royal

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