Ink Needlecord
Incredibly soft, light, and difficult to capture, our Ink Needlecord is a navy so deep it’s nearly black.
Depending on how the light hits, the quality of the depth of colour and shine, and of the light and shadow in this cloth varies remarkably. This makes it so fun to play with, juxtaposing pieces with the nap going in opposite directions, as shown here, to create subtle patterns and intrigue.
The ridges in corduroy are called “wales”, and the nap is formed during the weaving process by including additional yarns, which are then cut and brushed. The direction of the brush dictates the direction of the nap on the finished cloth. The origins of corduroy can be dated as far back as 200AD, to a cloth called “fustian”, developed in Al-Fustat, Egypt. The version we know today was refined in Manchester, England, during the 18th century.
100% cotton
Wash cold and gentle, air dry out of direct sunlight, if ironing use a low heat and always iron on reverse
Pictured: The Chequerboard Trouser in Ink Needlecord
Swanton Check
A tightly woven, mid-weight deadstock cotton, in hazy black and white gingham.
This special fabric has a beautiful structure to it, holding its shape incredibly well. As the heaviest fabric in our current offering, it will not be available across all of our styles as it would not be suitable for some. Please note that drawstring styles in this cloth will take on a more sculptural form.
Deadstock fabric is cloth that is left over, unused, or has minor defects from the fashion industry. Rather than letting it go to landfill, these small amounts can be re-purposed by makers such as myself. As such, quantities are very limited, and once it is gone it will be highly unlikely that we will be able to source it again!
100% cotton
Wash cold and gentle, air dry out of direct sunlight
Pictured: Daisy wears the Henley Dress in Swanton Check, with black buttons and trim
Delphi Check
A beautiful, limited edition rust and navy ikat weave.
Ikat is a resist dyeing technique whereby the strands of cotton are bound and dyed prior to being woven, creating the signature haziness of the print once made up.
Being a handmade cloth, irregularities in the dye and weave form part of its charm, and as such are not considered flaws.
100% cotton, country of origin: India
Wash cold and gentle, air dry out of direct sunlight
Pictured: Jess wears the Single Drawstring Dress in Delphi Check, lined with Black Silk Organza
Oslo Check - SOLD OUT
A striking, limited edition chequered ikat weave with red and dark brown stars on a background of olive green and off white.
Ikat is a resist dyeing technique whereby the strands of cotton are bound and dyed prior to being woven, creating the signature haziness of the print once made up.
Being a handmade cloth, irregularities in the dye and weave form part of its charm, and as such are not considered flaws.
100% cotton, country of origin: India
Wash cold and gentle, air dry out of direct sunlight
Pictured: Jess wears the Drawstring Top in Oslo Check, lined with Black Silk Organza
Oxblood Linen
A rich, red aubergine, this is a soft european linen from a mill run on green energy.
Linen is derived from flax, a plant which consumes comparatively little water, thrives in poor quality soil, and has a natural resistance to pests, thus making it a natural go-to when considering sustainability. As with most natural fibres, it is breathable and thermo-regulating.
100% linen, country of origin: Lithuania
Wash cold and gentle, air dry out of direct sunlight
Pictured: Jess wears the Single Drawstring Dress in Oxblood Linen, lined with Unbleached Cotton Muslin
Scuttle Black Linen
Charcoal, like a washed black that has retained some richness and depth, this is a soft european linen from a mill run on green energy.
Linen is derived from flax, a plant which consumes comparatively little water, thrives in poor quality soil, and has a natural resistance to pests, thus making it a natural go-to when considering sustainability. As with most natural fibres, it is breathable and thermo-regulating.
100% linen, country of origin: Lithuania
Wash cold and gentle, air dry out of direct sunlight
Pictured: Jess wears the Drawstring Dress in Scuttle Black Linen, lined with Unbleached Cotton Muslin
Unbleached Cotton Muslin
A soft and lightweight unbleached cotton. Comfortable on the skin, it is semi-sheer with a gentle drape.
Being a handmade cloth, irregularities in the weave form part of it’s charm, and as such are not considered flaws.
100% cotton, country of origin: India
Wash cold and gentle, air dry out of direct sunlight
Pictured: Jess wears the Drawstring Skirt in Unbleached Cotton Muslin, also lined with Unbleached Cotton Muslin
Black Silk Organza
As seen here with our Oslo Check, the close weave of the organza adds some structure to the garment, while it’s sheerness hints at what lies beneath.
Silk organza is lightweight and breathable, with a distinctive crispiness to the touch. Silk is derived from the cocoons of silk worms (often larvae of the Bombyx Mori moth, harvested from mulberry trees). Organza is a type of weave, made by twisting two filament fibres tightly in opposite directions to create a yarn, which is then treated with a stiffening agent before being woven to create the final cloth.
100% silk
Wash cold and gentle, air dry out of direct sunlight
If wearing animal derived product is not suitable for you but you are interested in making a purchase, please do reach out and we can discuss alternatives on a custom basis.
Pictured: Jess wears the Drawstring Top and Drawstring Skirt, both in Oslo Check, both lined with Black Silk Organza