{"product_id":"tropical-wool-blend-fabric","title":"Tropical Wool Blend Fabric | Cassocks, Habits \u0026 Tailoring","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA light wool blend for the garments that become part of daily life.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cassock or habit is made to be worn, often and for long stretches of the day. Choosing its cloth deserves time. This Tropical Wool Blend combines 45% wool with 55% polyester in a lightweight fabric for cassocks, monastic habits, robes and everyday tailoring. Its 58-inch width is useful when laying out those long pattern pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProjects and possibilities\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack is the traditional choice for many clerical garments. Cream is another option where it suits your design, with limited availability. Beyond church sewing, try a swatch for a tailored skirt, trousers or a costume pattern that calls for a lightweight wool blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFabric details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiber content:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55% polyester \/ 45% wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 58 inches (approximately 147 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical \/ lightweight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black; Cream with limited availability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanning your project\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin with the fabric requirements in your pattern. A swatch lets you assess the hand, color and opacity before committing to the yardage. For a long cassock or habit, plan the full layout first so all the pieces, including the less obvious ones, are accounted for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYardage and swatches\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor your sewing project, choose \u003cstrong\u003eBy The Yard\u003c\/strong\u003e. A quantity of 1 is 1 yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA swatch lets you see the color and feel the cloth before choosing your yardage. Select \u003cstrong\u003eSwatch Sample\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each sample is approximately \u003cstrong\u003e4 × 6 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e; a quantity of 1 orders one sample, and a higher quantity orders additional samples. Add yardage separately when you are ready for the project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwatch order terms:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please choose your cut carefully. Once processed, swatches are final sale and cannot be cancelled, refunded or exchanged, including when a swatch was selected instead of yardage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore you cut and sew\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMachine wash warm on a gentle cycle and line dry; press as needed. Dry cleaning is also an option. Try your chosen method on a sample, and check that the lining, interfacing and trims can receive the same care before washing the completed garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about this fabric\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this 100% wool?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a blend of 45% wool and 55% polyester. Take a look at a swatch if you are deciding whether its lightweight hand is right for the garment you want to make.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it outside clerical sewing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Consider it for lightweight tailored garments and costume work when your pattern calls for this kind of cloth. Check the pattern’s recommendations, then use a sample to judge the body and coverage your design needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBring your project together\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/alb-and-cassock-sewing-patterns\"\u003eCassock and monastic habit sewing patterns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/black-grosgrain-fabric-liturgical-and-formal-wear-fabric\"\u003eBlack grosgrain for tippets and formal details\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/eminence-satin-fabric-vestment-formal-lining\"\u003eEminence satin for lining options\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/notions\"\u003eNotions for finishing your garment\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ecclesiastical Sewing","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ By The Yard - Fabric Sold by the yard","offer_id":40961890222254,"sku":"","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black \/ SWATCH SAMPLE size 4\" x 6\" approx. For Color Check Only","offer_id":40961890255022,"sku":"","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Cream \/ By The Yard - Fabric Sold by the yard","offer_id":40961890287790,"sku":"","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Cream \/ SWATCH SAMPLE size 4\" x 6\" approx. For Color Check Only","offer_id":40961890320558,"sku":"","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4990\/files\/tropical-wool-blend-solid-fabric-or-cassock-monastic-habit-fabric-ecclesiastical-sewing.webp?v=1762526909","url":"https:\/\/www.ecclesiasticalsewing.com\/products\/tropical-wool-blend-fabric","provider":"Ecclesiastical Sewing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}