Here the relationship is reversed: those spots are natural white while the ground is taupe. That makes the pattern read lighter and softer than the colourways built on a pale ground.
Taupe is the most understated ground in this range, suiting natural white, brown and black alike — handy when your fabric has to match clothes you already own.
This is a cotton jacquard jersey at 220 g/m² in 100 % cotton. Its ottoman weave lays down fine crosswise ribs which give the pattern depth and keep a cut edge calm. At 130 cm wide, washed at 30 degrees; skip your iron, as it flattens that structure.
What Baumwoll-Jacquardjersey Emily Leo Naturweiß auf Taupe by Swafing is suitable for
- Dresses and tunics, because taupe suits many colours.
- Everyday shirts, because this pattern never dominates.
- Pairings with natural white or brown, because both tones sit in the cloth.
Quantity and ordering
Minimum order 0.2 m, in steps of 0.1 m.
Matching colour code 676
Frequently asked questions
Is this pattern printed or knitted in?
Knitted in. You see it from both sides, you feel that structure, and you need not worry about it flaking off or fading over time the way a print can.
Do I need to match the repeat?
This pattern repeats evenly and has no visible top or bottom. So you can place your pattern pieces freely and save fabric, because nothing needs lining up with repeats.
Does this fabric curl when cut?
Knitted fabrics tend to curl at a cut edge. Spread your fabric out flat before cutting and work with weights or plenty of pins, then those edges stay where you want them.
How much fabric do I need?
An adult shirt usually takes one to one and a half metres, children's sizes less. Check your sewing pattern and compare its stated fabric width against the one given here.
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