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Minerva£32.99Visit shop Minerva 100% Pure Boiled Coating Fabric Marine Wool Minerva Core Range Jlw0024-Marine
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The Minerva Core Range Boiled Wool Coating is an ideal choice for intermediate to advanced sewists looking to create durable, high-insulation outerwear such as unlined coats, capes, and hats. This heavyweight, dense fabric offers a luxurious, felted texture that requires no lining, making it a great time-saver for structured garments; however, due to its weight and wool content, it requires careful handling and specific sewing techniques to prevent bulk at the seams.
| Model Part Number | JLW0024-Marine |
|---|---|
| Brand | Minerva |
Generally, no. The boiled wool is naturally stable and provides enough structure on its own for most coats and jackets.
Yes, although it is designed to be used unlined, adding a lining is possible if you prefer a smoother feel against your skin or want to hide inner seams.
As this fabric is 140cm wide, we recommend checking your specific pattern requirements, as boiled wool can be quite wide and efficient to lay out.
Boiled wool has a dense texture, but if you find it sensitive against your skin, you may choose to line the collar or cuff areas.
Wool is generally colorfast, but we recommend hand washing in cool water with mild wool-specific detergent to preserve the marine hue.
Trim away internal seam allowances or use 'butterflied' seams pressed flat with a clapper.
Switch to a sharp universal or jeans needle and ensure you are using a walking foot to handle the fabric thickness.
Use a rotary cutter and a heavy-duty mat rather than shears to ensure perfectly clean lines on thick felted materials.
For best results, use a sharp, medium-weight needle (size 90/14 or 100/16) and a walking foot to help feed the dense fabric evenly through your machine. When pressing, use a steam iron on the wool setting but avoid dragging the iron to prevent stretching; instead, lift and press. Because this is 100% wool, it must be hand washed gently in cold water and laid flat to dry to prevent shrinkage and felt-damage. Avoid machine washing or tumble drying, as these will alter the integrity and size of the fabric permanently.
