This glitters under the lights.

The Fabric has a  slight textured effect.

Steam iron with caution before use.

Pre washing on 30 degrees without chemicals and no tumble dry to preserve the Lurex.

Test wash a sample before pre washing.

Lurex threads in the fabric means dry cleaning.

Width is 116 cm approximately.

Beautiful and unusual fabric.

Made in Japan

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Peach Blossom Hand woven Silk Dupion

Handwoven Silk Dupion from James Hare

Peach Blossom

118 gsm weight

New width is 135 cm wide.

100% Silk

A Silk Dupion  which has been handwoven and has the characteristic slubs which come from hand weaving.

Always allow slightly more fabric than you need if you are not sure of the slubs.

I would suggest interlining to protect and strengthen the fabric.

The colour is a Soft peachy Sand.

Ask for a sample if unsure of colour or quality–order a sample card of fabric and leave a note stating which fabric you require.

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Off White Jacquard Fabric FJ1182

Wide fabric

A Jacquard fabric which is a good medium weight for Tutu bodices.

The Jacquard weave has an all over pattern of swirls edged with a high sheen thread.

This gives the fabric a textured unusual effect without using different colours in the design.

Royal Blue Jacquard medium weight FJ1183

100% Polyester and 155 cm approximately in width.

Please order a sample if you are not sure of colour or quality.

Made in Japan.

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Close up of Gutermann 70

White (Left) and Natural Silk White Mara Gutermann 70

Reels of 700 metres in the Mara 70 thread. A stronger thread for where seams are placed under stress.

Mara 70 wine

Dusky Pink, Pale Pink, Mid Blue, Peacock Dark

Tutu Bodices and Corsets have strain placed upon the seams as they are form fitting garments.

Extra strength is required and the thread has to be able to withstand it.

The Mara 70 Gutermann thread is 100% Polyester and has a good breaking strain.

Use a larger needle for ease of sewing.

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Nude/Bronze Silk Dupion

Discontinued as cannot get any more.

Indian Spun Silk Dupion with a good weight and handle.

Machine Loomed so the silk has a smooth feel.

The Shot Silk has Nude and Tan in to give it a shimmering bronze glow.

This shade of Silk Dupion has more of a crisp feel as it is slightly heavier than normal.

There are slubs running through the fabric as you would expect in Silk Dupion.

Difficult to photograph and computer monitors vary so please request a sample if you are unsure.

Width 1. 15 cm

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A truer colour representation–New Scroll design in Aqua Spun silk

A lightweight Spun Silk Brocade in Pale Aqua/ Pale Blue with a silver/ grey thread woven in either a Scroll design

Please order a sample to check colour as any new delivery of stock is never the exact same shade.

The contrasting threads just give a textured look to the Silk without the floral design being too obvious.

A soft smooth silk good for Tutus and Costumes.

Be aware that Silk shows some threads in the weave.

If in doubt order slightly more than you need.

The design is about 20 mm wide at the largest flower.

Interlining with Silk organza helps stabilise the Spun Silk.

Width is approximately 42″ (1.08 cm)

Made in India

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5 mm wide Spiral Steel Boning

This Spiral Steel wire boning flexes sideways and forwards and backwards

Ideal for Tutu bodices where movement is not restricted and support is needed

Made of hardened and galvanised spring steel wire

Wipe with a dry cloth  and meths before use to remove any manufacturing residue

This wire can be cut using Tin snips. Cut one wire at a time or all together with stronger cutters

Finish ends with a dot of adhesive and Metal endcaps. Crimp firmly in place and allow to dry before inserting into a casing

If ordering more than 1 roll of 10m the order will be sent either as 10m rolls or a continuous length.

Please leave a note if you do want 10m rolls.

The wire is heavy so could be over 2kg maximum weight for a Small parcel.

If Courier shipping is charged the balance after P and P will be refunded depending on order.

Widths – 5 mm x 0.75 mm

Widths – 7 mm x 0.9 mm

Widths – 11 mm x 0.09 mm

Made in Europe

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Laguna/Sea Green Mara 30 thread

Mara 30 in Ivory spools

Mara 30 thread – Nude

Gutermann Mara 30 thread used for heavier applications like Top stitching or sewing on Hooks and Eyes

Can use standard threads on the bobbin on denser fabrics

Heavyweight thread can be used for Tacking and sewing on Fasteners onto Bodices etc.

Royal Blue and Silk White

100% Polyester and 300 m on a reel

Needle size 80 – 100

Colours -White, Ivory, Nude, Black, Pale Pink, Laguna/Mint Green,

Royal Blue, Silk White, Peacock

Made in Germany

Price £3.80

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Polyester White Coutil has a stiff paper feel but is a lightweight fabric. Please order a sample to confirm it is what you need. Needs washing to soften. Very stiff fabric not flexible.

Selling at a reduced price .

The Firm finish is a heavy fabric and might need to go with a courier.

If the shipping showing reflects a courier price and your order can go with Royal mail it will be adjusted after mailing.

If ordered with other items and it is not showing a Courier price but is still over the Royal mail limit then I will send a Pay Pal Invoice for the difference–with thanks

Flesh/ Beige Colour Coutil Stiff Finish

I have 2 versions of this Coutil— A 350-400 gsm Firm Stiffer finish,  and a 255-300 gsm Medium weight

Please order a sample to check it is what you need before ordering.

Please Note–I have darkened the main photo slightly to show weave 

Also available in Flesh Colour and Black.

A)—-Firm Stiff Finish —-White, Black, Flesh/Beige.

1. Densely woven Fine Herringbone weave with a stiffer finish. Width of 1.45- 1.50 cm (58″- 60″)

Approximately 350-400 gsm weight.–Used in Corsets and for a firm handle Bodice.

B)—-New Medium softer lighter weight Cotton Coutil. Approximately 255 – 300 gsm.—–Natural creamy White–Not a bleached white

150 cm width (60″) Available in Natural creamy White and Black

Ideal for Basque and Bodice lining of Tutus.

Width –140 cm-150 cm

Content – 100% Cotton

Weight – 255 – approx. 300 gsm

Processed in the UK

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