Stormy Ikat Blue Cotton

An indigo blue and white ikat weave, this summer weight dressmaking cotton is perfect for breezy tops, dresses and loose fitting trousers.

Ikat is a resist dyeing technique where the threads used for weaving are dyed beforehand. The Ikat threads are bound in a pattern so that the threads covered by the binding 'resist' the dye, creating a design.  The more binding done before weaving, the more complicated the pattern.

• Composition: 100% summer weight organic cotton
  
• Width: 45 inches | 115 cm
• Made in: India
• Merchant and Mills Indian cloth is handmade, and are susceptible to irregularities in the weave or print, this is all part of their charm and are not classed as flaws.
• For the couple of washes, place the fabric in the washing machine drum at 30 or 40 degrees with a handful of table salt. This will fix the dye to prevent it from running.

About Merchant and Mills

Merchant & Mills is a British fabric and pattern company focused on putting style, sustainability, and purpose back into the art of sewing. Known for their expert curation and hand crafted fabrics, Merchant and Mills also creates thoughtful sewing patterns and high quality tools.