Sewing Techniques
Boiled Wool in Smoke Blue
Item no. 24961
€15.75per 0.5 m
Unit price €31.50 / m · incl. VAT, plus shipping
Boiled Wool in Smoke Blue: felted wool, 140 cm wide, 260 g/m², made from 100 % wool. Windproof, warm and workable with raw edges, because nothing frays. Sold by the metre for coats, jackets and gilets.
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- Fabric type
- other
- Material
- 100 % Wolle
- Width
- approx. 140 cm
- Weight
- approx. 260 g/m²
- Colour
- Rauchblau
- Care
Do not wash
Do not iron
Wash without fabric softener or bleach
Do not tumble dry
- Gewicht
- 260 g/m²
- Breite
- 140 cm
- Grundfarbe
- Rauchblau
Description
Boiled wool is densely felted: it keeps out the wind, warms even without lining and still lets moisture escape. Because nothing frays, edges can stay raw or be finished with a decorative stitch. At 140 cm wide and 260 g/m² in 100 % wool, this is a cloth for jackets and coats.
Smoke blue is a muted blue with a grey veil. It looks calm and grown-up and combines nicely with mustard, cream or rust. At 260 g/m² this is one of the lighter qualities: it drapes more softly and suits children's jackets, gilets and snoods. According to the care label, the fabric is neither washed nor ironed. Airing and brushing keep wool fresh for a long time.
What Boiled Wool in Smoke Blue is suitable for
- Children's jackets and overalls, because the lighter wool drapes softly and still keeps warm.
- Gilets and cardigan-style jackets, as raw edges need no hems.
- Snoods, hats and headbands, because the wool keeps warm and does not fray.
Care instructions:
Frequently asked questions
How do I care for the fabric?
According to the care label: do not wash, do not bleach and do not tumble dry. Wool largely cleans itself through airing. Brush out marks when dry or dab them gently with a damp cloth; for a thorough clean, take it to a professional cleaner.
Which needle do I take?
A strong universal or jeans needle with a sharp point, because the dense felt needs to be pierced. Choose a slightly longer stitch than for thin woven fabric, so the seam lies flat and does not pucker the wool.
May I iron the fabric?
The care label says no. Seam allowances can still be made flat: topstitch them close to the seam or trim them back, since the edge does not fray. Pressing them firmly with your fingers helps as well.
Do I need a lining?
Not necessarily. The fabric is dense and clean on the inside because nothing frays. If you want a smoother inside for easier dressing, or do not like wool against the skin, add a lining of viscose or cotton.
