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Minerva£9.99Visit shop Minerva Stretch Woven Bengaline Suiting Fabric Sage Green Viscose/Nylon/Elastane Minerva Core Range Bengaline-Sage
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The Minerva Core Range Stretch Woven Bengaline Suiting in Sage is designed for garment makers seeking a professional, structured finish without sacrificing comfort. This medium-weight fabric is ideal for tailoring projects like trousers, skirts, and jackets, offering excellent shape retention and a comfortable crosswise stretch; however, users should note that as a woven fabric, it requires specific seam finishing to prevent fraying during construction.
| Model Part Number | Bengaline-Sage |
|---|---|
| Brand | Minerva Core Range |
Yes, its firm handle makes it easier to cut and sew than slippery silks or lightweight cottons.
Lining is optional. At 220gsm, the fabric provides enough opacity for most trousers and skirts.
Absolutely. Its structure and shape retention make it perfect for casual or professional blazers and jackets.
Like most fabrics with viscose, a small amount of shrinkage may occur. Pre-washing is highly recommended before cutting.
No, this fabric features crosswise stretch (from selvedge to selvedge) with very little stretch vertically.
The fabric is sold by the metre and is cut as one continuous piece if multiple units are ordered.
Adjust your machine tension and ensure you are not pulling the fabric; use a walking foot if the fabric shifts.
Immediately serge the edges or use a zigzag stitch as soon as the pieces are cut to prevent loss of fabric width.
Always use a pressing cloth and ensure your iron is not set too high for synthetic fiber blends.
When preparing your workspace, use a standard needle size 80/12 or 90/14 suitable for medium-weight woven fabrics. Given the elastane content, ensure you do not pull or stretch the fabric while feeding it through the sewing machine, as this can cause puckering. For seam finishes, a serger or a tight zigzag stitch is recommended to prevent raw edges from fraying.
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