Beekeeper Herringbone - Yorkshire Tweed is a gorgeous all wool tweed. Manufactured in Huddersfield undergoing the same processes as our exclusive Heart of Huddersfield range. This fabric is not one of Fabworks' own exclusive designs.
Woven from a delightful blend of complimentary yarns, this delightful fabric is full of mellow honey tones. The characteristic multi tonal yarns of this range are showcased in the rich, honey amber and marmalade coloured yarn which forms the warp, the large scale chevrons of the herringbone weave are complimented by the green-brown tones of the weft yarns. These are the organic country colours of nature; golden sunshine and sunflowers, ripe wheat fields and busy honey bees and their apiarists gathering honey.
Beekeeper Herringbone is a closely woven woollen fabric. It has a versatile medium weight and a traditional rustic wool feel that boasts a stable handle that drapes reassuringly with the promise of cosy warmth. It’s the perfect fabric for a plethora of sewing room projects - it will always do as it’s told. Wool of this kind is easy to sew and will stand the test of time.
Dressmakers, Reenactors, Costumiers, Interior Designers, Craftspeople and all lovers of textiles will find a plethora of uses for this first-rate herringbone, taking you through A/W and perfectly into spring.
Dressmakers; Beekeeper Herringbone is perfect for fashioning classic outerwear and hard-wearing separates. Start with simple and stylish pencil skirts, A-line skirts and waistcoats, choose a complementary quality lining and you’ll have garments that will soon become perennial favourites. Shift dresses and pinafore dresses are super comfy and make classic key pieces. When your sewing skills are more established, try classic jackets, coats and capes. Add multi toned, horn type buttons to your makes- picking out the rich tones for an individual style.
Reenactors and Costumiers; The natural tones in this fabric are ideal for a range of historical garments from capes and tunics to trousers and over dresses.
Interior Designers; use this hard-wearing wool herringbone to create a range of coordinating soft furnishings such as cushions, throws, blinds and curtains for a truly harmonious styling in the home.
Craftspeople; appliquéd cushions, bag making, door stops, draught excluders, hats, caps, neck warmers, mittens & wrist-warmers, throws & blankets and much more. Whatever this fabric inspires you to do!
Weight: Medium/Heavy
Composition: 100% Wool
GSM: 272
Width: 150cm / 59inch
Chevron repeat: 4.5cm / 1.7inch
Made in Huddersfield, Yorkshire