{"product_id":"italian-midweight-cotton-shirting-fabric-black","title":"Italian-Made Midweight Cotton Shirting | Black","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eItalian-Made Midweight Cotton Shirting | Black\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eComposition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eWidth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 148 cm \/ 58.3\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 176 gsm \/ 5.19 oz\/yd²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003ePattern:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Tightly Woven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eFabric Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Midweight Cotton Shirting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eDrape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Structured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 = 0.50 meter \/ 0.54 yard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eMultiple quantities will be cut in one continuous piece.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eItalian 100% cotton shirting fabric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a smooth, tightly woven cotton with a substantial midweight feel and a classic solid black finish. At 176 gsm, it offers noticeably more body and structure than a typical lightweight cotton poplin while retaining the natural comfort and breathability of cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003edense, tightly woven construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e creates a smooth and refined surface with excellent structure. The fabric holds its shape beautifully, making it particularly well suited to garments where clean lines, volume and a defined silhouette are desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e176 gsm \/ 5.19 oz\/yd²\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, this cotton sits comfortably in the midweight range. It is substantial enough for skirts, dresses, shorts and lightweight trousers while remaining suitable for structured shirts, oversized shirts and shirt dresses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe versatile \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003esolid black color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e makes this an excellent wardrobe-building fabric. Its smooth appearance works equally well for classic garments and contemporary designs featuring pleats, gathers, oversized proportions or architectural details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eMade in Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, this cotton shirting is an excellent choice when you want the versatility of woven cotton with more substance and structure than a traditional lightweight shirting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButton-up shirts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOversized shirts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOvershirts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStructured blouses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShirt dresses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDresses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull or gathered skirts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA-line skirts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShorts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight trousers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUtility-inspired garments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eRecommended Needle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, use a \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eUniversal 80\/12 or Microtex 80\/12 needle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. A Microtex needle can be particularly useful for achieving precise stitches through the tightly woven construction. Always test your needle, thread and stitch settings on a scrap before beginning your project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre-washing before cutting is recommended, as cotton may shrink. Wash with similar dark colors in cool or warm water. Avoid excessive heat when drying to help preserve the fabric and its deep black color.\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eIs this fabric heavier than cotton poplin?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. At 176 gsm, this fabric is more substantial than many lightweight cotton poplins. Its tightly woven construction also gives it additional body and structure, making it ideal when you want a more defined silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eIs this fabric suitable for shirts?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is particularly well suited to structured button-up shirts, oversized shirts and overshirts. Because it has more body than lightweight shirting, it will create a more structured silhouette rather than a very soft or fluid one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eCan I use this fabric for trousers or skirts?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Its 176 gsm weight and dense construction make it suitable for many skirts, shorts and lightweight trouser patterns designed for woven fabrics. Always check the fabric recommendations for your specific sewing pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shortened_begin2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDue to the different color variations of each monitor and mobile device, we cannot guarantee the color will exactly match what you see online.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shortened_begin2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shortened_begin2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLooking for a sewing pattern? \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(173, 111, 54);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/collections\/sewing-patterns\" title=\"PDF SEWING PATTERNS\" style=\"color: rgb(173, 111, 54);\"\u003eBrowse our PDF sewing patterns for inspiration\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gt-block\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShare your makes with the community in our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ad6f36;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/1081127382615321\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFacebook Group\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u0026amp; by adding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#LesTissées\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on social media.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Les Tissées","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54494997872853,"sku":"MWCPBLK","price":12.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0451\/3703\/5419\/files\/cotton-6-min.jpg?v=1786600682","url":"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/products\/italian-midweight-cotton-shirting-fabric-black","provider":"Les Tissées","version":"1.0","type":"link"}