Corduroy's ribs run in one direction; when cutting, all pieces therefore face the same way. The fabric is 140 cm wide and weighs 380 g/m². It is made from 100 % polyester.
Dusty Pink is a soft tone with a clear direction. On pale ground it reads delicate, on dark surprisingly distinct. For blouses, shirts, skirts and dresses woven cotton is the classic choice — it holds the shape the pattern sets. If unsure, order a little more — a later order may come from a different batch.
What Samt-Breitcord Wanja by Swafing Altrosa is suitable for
- blouses and shirts
- skirts and dresses
- patchwork and quilting
Quantity and ordering
Minimum order 0.2 m, in steps of 0.1 m.
Frequently asked questions
What is bias binding?
A strip cut at forty-five degrees to the grain. In that direction even a woven stretches, which is exactly why it binds a curve cleanly.
Does the colour bleed in the wash?
Strongly dyed cotton can give off a little colour in its first wash. That is why you pre-wash, and separately. After that the fabric is normally colour-stable.
Which needle do I need?
A universal needle in a medium size covers most cottons. On dense or coated qualities go one size up, on fine batiste one size down.
The fabric does not stretch — is that a problem?
No, but the pattern has to allow for it. With wovens, freedom of movement comes from width, pleats and darts rather than stretch. A jersey pattern cannot simply be sewn in a woven.
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