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The Minerva Double Border Broderie Anglaise Fabric is an excellent choice for sewists looking to create breathable, textured summer garments such as dresses, skirts, and blouses. This airy 110gsm fabric offers a delicate aesthetic with its signature eyelet embroidery and intricate floral border, providing a refined finish for warm-weather projects. While it is highly versatile and durable, users should note that the semi-sheer nature of the material may require lining depending on the intended garment design.
| Model Part Number | BA-DB-Blue |
|---|---|
| Brand | Minerva |
Because of the eyelet pattern, it is semi-sheer. Most users choose to line dresses and skirts made from this fabric for modesty.
While intended for dressmaking, the cotton-based nature of Broderie Anglaise makes it suitable for decorative quilting accents.
The fabric is sold by the metre and supplied as a continuous piece for your convenience.
It has a light-to-medium weight of approximately 110gsm.
It is recommended to air dry to preserve the quality of the eyelet embroidery, though it is machine washable.
Yes, this is a double border fabric, meaning the design is present on both selvage edges.
Ensure you are using a sharp, high-quality needle and slow down your sewing speed when stitching over intricate eyelet areas.
Incorporate a lightweight coordinating lining fabric or opt for a multi-layered design to increase opacity.
Always pre-wash your fabric in the same manner as you intend to wash the finished garment to stabilize the weave.
Before starting your project, pre-wash the fabric at 40C to account for any potential minor shrinkage. When sewing, use a standard cotton thread and a universal needle size 70/10 or 80/12 to avoid damaging the embroidery. If you are creating a dress or skirt that requires opacity, pair this fabric with a lightweight cotton lawn or voile lining. When ironing, use a low-to-medium heat setting and place a pressing cloth over the right side of the fabric to protect the embroidered eyelets from direct heat damage. Since the fabric is sold by the metre, it arrives as a continuous piece, ensuring you have enough length for full-sized garment pattern layouts.
