FAB 1963

Heavyweight Textured Houndstooth Cotton Rayon Nylon Woven Fabric

A dense houndstooth woven fabric with a finely textured twill surface and substantial body. Its cotton-rich blend combines durability, a smooth hand, and dependable structure. Feel: Firm, textured, and substantial with a smooth woven finish. Stretch: Little to no stretch. Thickness/Transparency: Heavyweight and opaque. Drape: Structured drape with good shape retention. Season: Suitable for cooler weather and layering pieces. What you can make Make tailored jackets, overshirts, trousers, skirts, workwear-inspired pieces, structured dresses, and lightweight coats. Care & Sewing Tips Prewash before cutting to account for potential shrinkage. Use a universal or denim needle, a slightly longer stitch, and press seams carefully to maintain crisp construction.

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A dense houndstooth woven fabric with a finely textured twill surface and substantial body. Its cotton-rich blend combines durability, a smooth hand, and dependable structure.

Feel: Firm, textured, and substantial with a smooth woven finish.
Stretch: Little to no stretch.
Thickness/Transparency: Heavyweight and opaque.
Drape: Structured drape with good shape retention.
Season: Suitable for cooler weather and layering pieces.

What you can make

Make tailored jackets, overshirts, trousers, skirts, workwear-inspired pieces, structured dresses, and lightweight coats.

Care & Sewing Tips

Prewash before cutting to account for potential shrinkage. Use a universal or denim needle, a slightly longer stitch, and press seams carefully to maintain crisp construction.