Just in stock in this new colour! This is a thicker cotton fabric from Olympus Thread Mfg. Co., excellent for sashiko, patchwork, bag making and other projects. It is made to look like old cloth, with subtle colours (the range is inspired by 'forests, herbs, flowers and earth' colours), and feels like a soft, handwoven cotton. OL100X is a two tone deep red with a fabulous depth of colour. The inspiration for the new shades was 'denim' and it would be great for contrasting boro on jeans! Unlike denim, this is a flatweave, so easier to stitch for sashiko.
The weave is loose enough to easily stitch sashiko with fine, medium or thick sashiko threads. Ideal for wearables, boro style patchwork, or any project where an antique look is desired.
Shades OL100S greenish blue, OL100T 'indigo' blue and OL100U blue black and OL100W mustard yellow are also in stock.
110cm wide
100% cotton
Made in Japan by Olympus Thread Mfg. Co.
NB - sold in half metre (50cm) lengths, so please order '2' for one metre, '3' for 1 1/2m etc. Fabric will be sent as one continous length. Maximum length on bolt is 5 metres.
OL100X Sakizome Momen dark red 'denim look' cotton by the half metre
Zigzag or overlock the edges before stitching sashiko, as this fabric will fray more than regular patchwork cottons.
