{"product_id":"plaid-cotton-flannel-fabric-dusty-plum-walnut-teal","title":"Premium Cotton Flannel Fabric | Yarn-Dyed Plaid","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePremium Cotton Flannel Fabric | Yarn-Dyed Plaid\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 145 cm \/ 57\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 280 gsm \/ 8.26 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Yarn-Dyed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003ePattern:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Plaid \/ Tartan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eAvailable Colours:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Dusty Plum \u0026amp; Walnut \u0026amp; Teal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eStretch:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eHand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft, Brushed \u0026amp; Structured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eBest For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Overshirts, Shirt Jackets, Structured Shirts, Skirts, Dresses \u0026amp; Lightweight Jackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 = 0.50 meter \/ 0.54 yard.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eMultiple quantities will be cut as one continuous piece whenever possible.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003epremium yarn-dyed cotton flannel fabric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e has a soft brushed surface combined with enough body to create garments with a defined, structured silhouette. Its classic woven plaid makes it especially well suited to fall and winter sewing, while the natural cotton fibre keeps the fabric comfortable and breathable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared with a lightweight shirting flannel, this fabric has a more substantial feel, making it an excellent choice when you want the softness of flannel without losing shape. It works particularly well for overshirts, shirt jackets, casual jackets, structured shirts, skirts and dresses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eWhat Is Yarn-Dyed Flannel?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eyarn-dyed fabric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, the individual yarns are dyed before they are woven into cloth. The plaid pattern is therefore created by the woven structure itself rather than being printed onto the surface after weaving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gives the fabric greater visual depth and allows the plaid to remain visible on both sides of the cloth. It can be especially attractive for garments where the reverse side may occasionally show, such as rolled cuffs, open overshirts, unlined jackets or shirt hems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe intersections between differently coloured yarns can also create subtle additional tones, which is one reason yarn-dyed plaids often have a richer and more dimensional appearance than printed versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eSoft Brushed Surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlannel gets its characteristic softness from a brushing process that raises fine fibres from the surface of the fabric. This creates a warmer, softer hand while keeping the woven structure underneath stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a fabric that feels comfortable against the skin but still has enough body for collars, cuffs, button plackets, pockets and other garment details that benefit from definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this flannel is more structured than fluid, it will not behave like viscose, rayon or a lightweight cotton lawn. Instead, it creates a cleaner silhouette and works best for patterns designed for medium to heavier woven fabrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eChoosing Your Colour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eDusty Plum:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e A muted plaid combining dusty plum, brown, cream and soft neutral tones for a subtle, earthy look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eWalnut \u0026amp; Teal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e A warm brown plaid accented with teal and lighter neutral lines for a classic but distinctive colour combination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eWorking With Plaid Fabric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen sewing plaid garments, careful pattern placement can make a significant difference in the finished result. Aligning the main horizontal and vertical lines across seams creates a cleaner and more professional appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAreas such as the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003ecentre front, side seams, patch pockets, yokes and sleeve placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e are usually the most noticeable places to match the plaid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor greater accuracy, you may prefer cutting your pattern pieces in a single layer rather than folding the fabric. This makes it easier to see exactly where each plaid line will fall and can help keep mirrored pieces symmetrical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also use the plaid creatively by cutting smaller details such as pockets, cuffs or yokes on the bias. This changes the plaid from straight to diagonal and creates a subtle design feature without adding another fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eAllow Extra Fabric for Pattern Matching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a sewing pattern gives fabric requirements for a plain fabric, consider purchasing \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eadditional yardage for plaid matching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Matching the design may require moving pattern pieces farther apart than you normally would.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe amount of extra fabric needed depends on the size of the plaid repeat, your garment size, the number of pattern pieces and how precisely you want the design to align.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarments with patch pockets, multiple panels, button fronts or large collars generally require more careful placement than simple shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eCutting Brushed Flannel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause brushed fabrics have a slightly raised surface, the fabric can appear subtly different depending on the direction in which the fibres lie and how they reflect light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the most consistent appearance, we recommend \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003ecutting your main garment pieces in the same direction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Before cutting, check that the plaid is running straight across the fabric and take time to align your pattern pieces carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOvershirts and shackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButton-up shirts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStructured shirts and blouses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCasual jackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight outerwear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButton-front skirts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA-line skirts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePinafores\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStructured casual dresses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFall and winter layering pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eSewing Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003euniversal sewing machine needle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is suitable for most projects made with this cotton flannel. Choose the needle size according to the number of fabric layers you are sewing, particularly around collars, cuffs, pockets and button bands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard all-purpose polyester thread works well for garment construction. As with most woven fabrics, the raw edges can fray, so finishing your seam allowances with a serger, zigzag stitch or your preferred seam finish will help keep the inside of the garment neat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterfacing can be added to collars, cuffs, button plackets and other structured areas according to your sewing pattern. To preserve the soft character of the flannel, avoid using interfacing that is unnecessarily stiff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003ePrewashing \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eprewashing cotton flannel before cutting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Natural cotton fibres can change after washing, so prewashing allows this to happen before your garment is cut and sewn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash the fabric using the same method you intend to use for the finished garment. After washing and drying, press the fabric before laying out your pattern pieces so the plaid and grain can be positioned accurately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMachine wash cold. Tumble dry low or hang to dry. Iron at medium heat, preferably on the reverse side.\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gt-block shortened_begin2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe recommend that you pre-wash your fabric the way you are going to wash your finished garment. Iron medium heat, preferably on reverse side.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shortened_begin2\"\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\/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? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(173, 111, 54);\"\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\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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 href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/1081127382615321\" style=\"color: #ad6f36;\" 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":"Dusty Plum","offer_id":53192731918549,"sku":"M1972-3","price":12.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Walnut \u0026 Teal","offer_id":53192731951317,"sku":"M1972-2","price":12.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0451\/3703\/5419\/files\/flanelles_carreaux-M1972-3-min.jpg?v=1770857147","url":"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/products\/plaid-cotton-flannel-fabric-dusty-plum-walnut-teal","provider":"Les Tissées","version":"1.0","type":"link"}