Material Properties
Essential Unbleached Calico: Perfect Fabric for Pattern Drafting
£2.39 per metre
Composition
100% Unbleached Cotton
100% Unbleached Cotton
Width
137cm / 54 inches
137cm / 54 inches
Weight
Medium-to-Heavy Weight
Medium-to-Heavy Weight
Opacity
Completely Opaque
Completely Opaque
Stretch
0% Stretch, Rigid
0% Stretch, Rigid
Sustainability
Unbleached, Natural Plant Fiber
Unbleached, Natural Plant Fiber
Drape & Feel
Sturdy, stiff, and highly structural. It possesses a raw, unrefined texture with distinct natural flecks visible throughout the weave.
The Dressmaker’s Notes
The ultimate toile (muslin) fabric. Because it mimics the weight and drape of heavier dressmaking cottons perfectly, it is indispensable for pattern drafting and testing fit before cutting into your fashion fabric.
Recommended Applications
DressmakingCraftingHomeware
Machine wash 30°C or hand wash. Expect significant shrinkage (up to 10%) on the first wash if using for finished homewares rather than draft garments.
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