Step 10 — The Larder

Fabric & Trim Library.

A curated larder of real-world fabrics and micro-notions scaled for 1/6 couture. Every swatch links to the blocks it loves best.

Silk Charmeuse

75 gsm

Lustrous face, matte back. Perfect for bias-cut gowns and fluid blouses.

LightFluid
sheathblouselingerie
Hand wash cold, hang dry, low iron

Duchess Satin

180 gsm

Heavy satin with body and structure. Ideal for corsets and evening sheaths.

MediumStructured
corsetsheathbolero
Dry clean only

Silk Crepe de Chine

90 gsm

Slightly pebbled surface with a gentle, flowing drape. Lovely for blouses and lingerie.

LightSoft
blouselingeriesheath
Hand wash, line dry
2% stretch

Cotton Poplin

110 gsm

Tight weave with a crisp hand. Excellent for shirts, tailored bodices, and summer dresses.

LightCrisp2% stretch
blousesheathbolero
Machine wash warm, tumble dry low
3% stretch

Lightweight Denim

220 gsm

Softened denim with a touch of stretch. Perfect for jackets and structured skirts.

MediumStructured3% stretch
jacketskirtpants
Machine wash cold, hang dry

Cotton Voile

55 gsm

Sheer, airy, and soft. Beautiful for overlays, summer blouses, and delicate lingerie.

Ultra-LightFluid
blouselingeriebolero
Hand wash, line dry

Washed Linen

170 gsm

Pre-washed for a relaxed, lived-in feel. Ideal for unstructured jackets and summer sheaths.

MediumSoft
jacketsheathblouse
Machine wash warm, tumble dry, high iron
2% stretch

Wool Crepe

240 gsm

Pebbled texture with beautiful drape and resilience. A couture staple for sheaths and tailored pieces.

MediumSoft2% stretch
sheathjacketblouse
Dry clean only

Wool Melton

380 gsm

Dense, felted wool with a brushed face. Perfect for winter coats and structured outerwear.

HeavyRigid
jacketcoat
Dry clean only, brush occasionally
25% stretch
8% ease

Cotton Jersey

160 gsm

Soft, breathable single-knit. Excellent for casual tops, t-shirt dresses, and loungewear.

LightSoft25% stretch
topknitwearsheath
Machine wash warm, tumble dry low
40% stretch
12% ease

Viscose Jersey

200 gsm

Luxuriously fluid with high stretch recovery. The go-to for elegant wrap dresses and drapey tops.

MediumFluid40% stretch
sheathtopknitwear
Hand wash cold, lay flat to dry
60% stretch
15% ease

2×2 Rib Knit

220 gsm

High recovery rib knit. Ideal for fitted bodices, cuffs, and waistbands that need to hold shape.

MediumStructured60% stretch
corsetknitweartop
Machine wash cold, lay flat to dry
5% stretch

Chantilly Lace

45 gsm

Delicate floral motifs on a fine net ground. Perfect for overlays, lingerie, and bridal details.

Ultra-LightFluid5% stretch
lingeriesheathblouse
Hand wash cold, dry flat
35% stretch
10% ease

Stretch Lace

80 gsm

Elastane-blend lace with excellent recovery. Ideal for fitted lingerie and panel inserts.

LightSoft35% stretch
lingeriebrapanties
Hand wash cold, lay flat

Polyester Taffeta

95 gsm

Crisp with a subtle rustle. Great for voluminous skirts and structured bodices on a budget.

LightCrisp
sheathskirtbolero
Machine wash cold, low iron
10% stretch

Sequin Mesh

180 gsm

All-over sequins on a stretch mesh backing. Statement fabric for evening and stage pieces.

MediumStructured10% stretch
sheathbolerotop
Hand wash inside out, line dry
2% stretch

Lambskin Leather

280 gsm

Supple and buttery with a natural grain. Perfect for miniature jackets, gloves, and trim details.

MediumSoft2% stretch
jacketaccessorybolero
Wipe clean, condition yearly
5% stretch

Patent Vinyl

260 gsm

High-gloss vinyl with dramatic shine. Ideal for avant-garde pieces and statement outerwear.

MediumStructured5% stretch
jacketaccessorypants
Wipe clean with damp cloth
Notions & Trims

Micro notions for precision work.

Every closure, elastic, and ribbon listed at true 1/6 scale. Add these to your cut list before you head to the worktable.

Micro Zipper

5 cm

4mm coil zip, 5cm length. Invisible or exposed.

closure

Micro Snaps

4 mm

4mm metal or plastic snap sets. Pack of 12.

closure

Hook & Eye

6 mm

Brass hook and eye closures. Pack of 10.

closure

Mini Busk

4 cm

Steel busk with two loops and studs. 4cm.

closure

Soft Waist Elastic

4 mm

Woven elastic, 4mm wide. Gentle recovery.

elastic

Fold-Over Elastic

6 mm

Satin-finish FOE for lingerie edges. 6mm.

elastic

Scalloped Lace Trim

12 mm

Cotton-nylon blend scalloped edging. 12mm.

lace

Satin Ribbon

6 mm

Double-faced polyester satin. 6mm width.

ribbon

Velvet Ribbon

9 mm

Nylon velvet ribbon for detailing. 9mm.

ribbon

Polyester Thread

60 wt

All-purpose 60wt poly thread. 100m spool.

notion

Silk Thread

80 wt

Fine filament silk for hand finishing. 50m.

notion

Synthetic Boning

4 mm

Flexible zip-strip boning for corsets. 4mm.

notion