A luxurious medium-weight velvet fabric with a short cut pile and distinctive sheen that catches the light has a good amount of stretch due to the added elastane. This stretch velvet is a beautiful purple colour. It is perfect for sewing yourself a top such as the Nikko by True Bias, the Mayfair by Nina Lee or even a pair of trousers such as the Ninni Culottes by Named.
Composition: 95% Polyester 5% Spandex
Width: 160cm (approximately)
Weight: Medium weight
Stretch: 4 way stretch
Drape: Semi Structured
Opacity: Opaque
Stretch: 70% crosswise and 30% lengthwise with good recovery
Texture: Short cut pile on the right side, smooth on the reverse
Care: Cold wash, do not tumble dry, low heat iron on reverse, be mindful of the pile of the fabric when cutting and sewing your project
We sell our dressmaking fabrics in half metre increments.
We do our best to get accurate images of all of our fabrics, but due to varying monitor screens colours may differ slightly to the original fabric. If you are unsure about the colour, weight or scale of the fabric you can order a swatch of the fabric.
