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For the spectacular, whimsical, and downright unique, our novelty fabrics are available in all types of finishes, colors, textures and weaves! Our novelties are selected in order to add personality and variety to any wardrobe. Novelty fabrics are frequently used by fashion designers, dressmakers, costume designers, and home-sewers for special occasions.

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Italian Raised-Textured Mini Gingham Check Novelty Shirting - Navy / White Italian Raised-Textured Mini Gingham Check Novelty Shirting - Navy / White
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Italian Raised-Textured Mini Gingham Check Novelty Shirting - Navy / White SKU: 17886

$39.00 / yard

Italian Raised-Textured Mini Gingham Check Novelty Shirting - Navy / White
Content: 89% Polyester, 11% Nylon Color: Navy / White Width: 53 inches Origin: Italy
$39.00
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Novelty Basketweave Stitched Lightweight Denim - Denim Blue / White Novelty Basketweave Stitched Lightweight Denim - Denim Blue / White
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Novelty Basketweave Stitched Lightweight Denim - Denim Blue / White SKU: 17587

$39.00 / yard

Novelty Basketweave Stitched Lightweight Denim - Denim Blue / White
Content: Polyester Blend Color: Denim Blue / White Width: 57 inches
$39.00
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Wavy Lines Textured Embroidered Novelty Cotton Gauze - Light Cream Wavy Lines Textured Embroidered Novelty Cotton Gauze - Light Cream
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Wavy Lines Textured Embroidered Novelty Cotton Gauze - Light Cream SKU: 18408

$49.00 / yard

Wavy Lines Textured Embroidered Novelty Cotton Gauze - Light Cream
Content: Cotton Color: Light Cream Width: 50 inches
$49.00
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Novelty Metallic Lace-Tulle - Navy Novelty Metallic Lace-Tulle - Navy
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Novelty Metallic Lace-Tulle - Navy SKU: 18364

$19.00 / yard

Novelty Metallic Lace-Tulle - Navy
Content: Polyester / Lurex Color: Navy Width: 59 inches
$19.00
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Embroidered Novelty Lace with Sequins - White Embroidered Novelty Lace with Sequins - White
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Embroidered Novelty Lace with Sequins - White SKU: 18351

$59.00 / yard

Embroidered Novelty Lace with Sequins - White
Content: Polyester Color: White Width: 51 inches
$59.00
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Abstract Novelty Mesh-Tulle with Flocking, Sequins, and Lurex Texture - Black Abstract Novelty Mesh-Tulle with Flocking, Sequins, and Lurex Texture - Black
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Abstract Novelty Mesh-Tulle with Flocking, Sequins, and Lurex Texture - Black SKU: 18349

$69.00 / yard

Abstract Novelty Mesh-Tulle with Flocking, Sequins, and Lurex Texture - Black
Content: Polyester / Lurex Color: Black Width: 51 inches
$69.00
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Novelty Lace with Sequins and Embroidery - Black Novelty Lace with Sequins and Embroidery - Black
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Novelty Lace with Sequins and Embroidery - Black SKU: 18347

$59.00 / yard

Novelty Lace with Sequins and Embroidery - Black
Content: Polyester / Lurex Color: Black Width: 54 inches
$59.00
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Novelty Textured Organza with Lurex - Black / Light Grey Novelty Textured Organza with Lurex - Black / Light Grey
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Novelty Textured Organza with Lurex - Black / Light Grey SKU: 18342

$49.00 / yard

Novelty Textured Organza with Lurex - Black / Light Grey
Content: Polyester Color: Black / Light Grey Width: 54 inches
$49.00
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Novelty Point D'Esprit Lace-Tulle with Lurex - Black / Light Gold Novelty Point D'Esprit Lace-Tulle with Lurex - Black / Light Gold
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Novelty Point D'Esprit Lace-Tulle with Lurex - Black / Light Gold SKU: 18335

$29.00 / yard

Novelty Point D'Esprit Lace-Tulle with Lurex - Black / Light Gold
Content: Polyester / Lurex Color: Black / Light Gold Width: 56 inches
$29.00
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Embroidered and Stitched Tweed-Like Yarn on Chiffon - Black Embroidered and Stitched Tweed-Like Yarn on Chiffon - Black
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Embroidered and Stitched Tweed-Like Yarn on Chiffon - Black SKU: 18325

$59.00 / yard

Embroidered and Stitched Tweed-Like Yarn on Chiffon - Black
Content: Polyester Color: Black Width: 57 inches
$59.00
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Novelty Embroidered Mesh-Tulle with Lurex Fibers, Sequins and Ribbon Work - Shades of Blue / Silver / White Novelty Embroidered Mesh-Tulle with Lurex Fibers, Sequins and Ribbon Work - Shades of Blue / Silver / White
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Novelty Embroidered Mesh-Tulle with Lurex Fibers, Sequins and Ribbon Work - Shades of Blue / Silver / White SKU: 18320

$79.00 / yard

Novelty Embroidered Mesh-Tulle with Lurex Fibers, Sequins and Ribbon Work - Shades of Blue / Silver / White
Content: Polyester / Lurex Color: Shades of Blue / Silver / White Width: 50 inches
$79.00
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Italian Abstract Novelty Textured Metallic Brocade - Grey / Silver / Navy Italian Abstract Novelty Textured Metallic Brocade - Grey / Silver / Navy
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Italian Abstract Novelty Textured Metallic Brocade - Grey / Silver / Navy SKU: 18287

$95.00 / yard

Italian Abstract Novelty Textured Metallic Brocade - Grey / Silver / Navy
Content: Silk / Polyester / Lurex Color: Grey / Silver / Navy Width: 53 inches Origin: Italy
$95.00
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Italian Horizontal Striped Lamé Zibeline - Green / Evergreen / Yellow / Silver / White Italian Horizontal Striped Lamé Zibeline - Green / Evergreen / Yellow / Silver / White
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Italian Horizontal Striped Lamé Zibeline - Green / Evergreen / Yellow / Silver / White SKU: 18286

$79.00 / yard

Italian Horizontal Striped Lamé Zibeline - Green / Evergreen / Yellow / Silver / White
Content: 20% Silk, 80% Polyester Color: Green / Evergreen / Yellow / Silver / White Width: 60 inches Origin: Italy
$79.00
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Floral Novelty Embroidered Tulle with Detailed Cording - Parchment Beige Floral Novelty Embroidered Tulle with Detailed Cording - Parchment Beige
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Floral Novelty Embroidered Tulle with Detailed Cording - Parchment Beige SKU: 18282

$59.00 / yard

Floral Novelty Embroidered Tulle with Detailed Cording - Parchment Beige
Content: Polyester Color: Parchment Beige Width: 45 inches
$59.00
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Floral Novelty Embroidered Tulle with Detailed Cording - Black Floral Novelty Embroidered Tulle with Detailed Cording - Black
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Floral Novelty Embroidered Tulle with Detailed Cording - Black SKU: 18281

$59.00 / yard

Floral Novelty Embroidered Tulle with Detailed Cording - Black
Content: Polyester Color: Black Width: 49 inches
$59.00
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Italian Textured Cotton Novelty - White Italian Textured Cotton Novelty - White
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Italian Textured Cotton Novelty - White SKU: 18279

$49.00 / yard

Italian Textured Cotton Novelty - White
Content: 83% Cotton, 17% Nylon Color: White Width: 50 inches Origin: Italy
$49.00
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Leaf and Floral Petals Foil Printed Plissé Chiffon - Pink-Coral / Silver Leaf and Floral Petals Foil Printed Plissé Chiffon - Pink-Coral / Silver
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Leaf and Floral Petals Foil Printed Plissé Chiffon - Pink-Coral / Silver SKU: 18251

$39.00 / yard

Leaf and Floral Petals Foil Printed Plissé Chiffon - Pink-Coral / Silver
Content: Polyester Color: Pink-Coral / Silver Width: 55 inches
$39.00
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Italian Striped Satin with Fringe - Green / Pink / Red / Blue / Purple Italian Striped Satin with Fringe - Green / Pink / Red / Blue / Purple
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Italian Striped Satin with Fringe - Green / Pink / Red / Blue / Purple SKU: 18250

$95.00 / yard

Italian Striped Satin with Fringe - Green / Pink / Red / Blue / Purple
Content: Silk / Rayon / Polyester Color: Green / Pink / Red / Blue / Purple Width: 58 inches Origin: Italy
$95.00
Italian Plaid Seersucker Windbreaker - Neon Coral / Tan / Beige / Pale Lime Italian Plaid Seersucker Windbreaker - Neon Coral / Tan / Beige / Pale Lime
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Italian Plaid Seersucker Windbreaker - Neon Coral / Tan / Beige / Pale Lime SKU: 18247

$49.00 / yard

Italian Plaid Seersucker Windbreaker - Neon Coral / Tan / Beige / Pale Lime
Content: Polyester Color: Neon Coral / Tan / Beige / Pale Lime Width: 53 inches Origin: Italy
$49.00
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Floral Printed Embroidered Eyelet Windbreaker - Red / Yellow / Green / Navy Floral Printed Embroidered Eyelet Windbreaker - Red / Yellow / Green / Navy
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Floral Printed Embroidered Eyelet Windbreaker - Red / Yellow / Green / Navy SKU: 18246

$39.00 / yard

Floral Printed Embroidered Eyelet Windbreaker - Red / Yellow / Green / Navy
Content: Polyester Color: Red / Yellow / Green / Navy Width: 54 inches
$39.00
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Floral Printed Embroidered Eyelet Windbreaker - Blue / Purple / Black / Teal Floral Printed Embroidered Eyelet Windbreaker - Blue / Purple / Black / Teal
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Floral Printed Embroidered Eyelet Windbreaker - Blue / Purple / Black / Teal SKU: 18245

$39.00 / yard

Floral Printed Embroidered Eyelet Windbreaker - Blue / Purple / Black / Teal
Content: Polyester Color: Blue / Purple / Black / Teal Width: 53 inches
$39.00
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Italian Novelty Fine Tricot Floral Burnout - Lime / White Italian Novelty Fine Tricot Floral Burnout - Lime / White
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Italian Novelty Fine Tricot Floral Burnout - Lime / White SKU: 18229

$39.00 / yard

Italian Novelty Fine Tricot Floral Burnout - Lime / White
Content: Rayon / Polyester Color: Lime / White Width: 46 inches Origin: Italy
$39.00
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Italian Novelty Fine Tricot Floral Burnout - Black / White Italian Novelty Fine Tricot Floral Burnout - Black / White
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Italian Novelty Fine Tricot Floral Burnout - Black / White SKU: 18228

$39.00 / yard

Italian Novelty Fine Tricot Floral Burnout - Black / White
Content: Rayon / Polyester Color: Black / White Width: 47 inches Origin: Italy
$39.00
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Marchesa Double-Scalloped Embroidered Novelty French Tulle with Clear Pearls, Sequins, and Bugle Beads - Off-White Marchesa Double-Scalloped Embroidered Novelty French Tulle with Clear Pearls, Sequins, and Bugle Beads - Off-White
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Marchesa Double-Scalloped Embroidered Novelty French Tulle with Clear Pearls, Sequins, and Bugle Beads - Off-White SKU: 15265

$295.00 / yard

Marchesa Double-Scalloped Embroidered Novelty French Tulle with Clear Pearls, Sequins, and Bugle Beads - Off-White
Color: Off-White Width: 53 inches
$295.00
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Novelty Polyester Taffeta with Lurex Thread Fringe - Black Novelty Polyester Taffeta with Lurex Thread Fringe - Black
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Novelty Polyester Taffeta with Lurex Thread Fringe - Black SKU: 18171

$79.00 / yard

Novelty Polyester Taffeta with Lurex Thread Fringe - Black
Content: Polyester / Lurex Color: Black Width: 59 inches Origin: Italy
$79.00
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Italian Grid Pattern Novelty Guipure-Like Lace with Glossy Finish - Black Italian Grid Pattern Novelty Guipure-Like Lace with Glossy Finish - Black
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Italian Grid Pattern Novelty Guipure-Like Lace with Glossy Finish - Black SKU: 18166

$49.00 / yard

Italian Grid Pattern Novelty Guipure-Like Lace with Glossy Finish - Black
Content: 100% Cotton Color: Black Width: 53 inches Origin: Italy
$49.00
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Italian Grid Pattern Novelty Guipure-Like Lace with Glossy Finish - Tan Italian Grid Pattern Novelty Guipure-Like Lace with Glossy Finish - Tan
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Italian Grid Pattern Novelty Guipure-Like Lace with Glossy Finish - Tan SKU: 18165

$49.00 / yard

Italian Grid Pattern Novelty Guipure-Like Lace with Glossy Finish - Tan
Content: 100% Cotton Color: Tan Width: 54 inches Origin: Italy
$49.00
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Italian Novelty Organza with Bouclé Detailed Geometric Design - Black Italian Novelty Organza with Bouclé Detailed Geometric Design - Black
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Italian Novelty Organza with Bouclé Detailed Geometric Design - Black SKU: 18177

$79.00 / yard

Italian Novelty Organza with Bouclé Detailed Geometric Design - Black
Content: 48% Cotton, 40% Nylon, 12% Silk Color: Black Width: 52 inches Origin: Italy
$79.00
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Italian Novelty Organza with Bouclé Detailed Geometric Design - Off-White Italian Novelty Organza with Bouclé Detailed Geometric Design - Off-White
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Italian Novelty Organza with Bouclé Detailed Geometric Design - Off-White SKU: 18176

$79.00 / yard

Italian Novelty Organza with Bouclé Detailed Geometric Design - Off-White
Content: 48% Cotton, 40% Nylon, 12% Silk Color: Off-White Width: 53 inches Origin: Italy
$79.00
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Italian Novelty Organza with Bouclé Detailed Geometric Design - Olive-Chartreuse Italian Novelty Organza with Bouclé Detailed Geometric Design - Olive-Chartreuse
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Italian Novelty Organza with Bouclé Detailed Geometric Design - Olive-Chartreuse SKU: 18175

$79.00 / yard

Italian Novelty Organza with Bouclé Detailed Geometric Design - Olive-Chartreuse
Content: 48% Cotton, 40% Nylon, 12% Silk Color: Olive-Chartreuse Width: 51 inches Origin: Italy
$79.00
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Italian Novelty Swirl Cutout Wool Coating - Brown Italian Novelty Swirl Cutout Wool Coating - Brown
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Italian Novelty Swirl Cutout Wool Coating - Brown SKU: 18084

$95.00 / yard

Italian Novelty Swirl Cutout Wool Coating - Brown
SKU: 18084 Content: Wool Color: Brown Width: 67 inches Origin: Italy
$95.00
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Italian Novelty Raffia-Look Fashion Suiting - Vermillion Italian Novelty Raffia-Look Fashion Suiting - Vermillion
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Italian Novelty Raffia-Look Fashion Suiting - Vermillion SKU: 18078

$59.00 / yard

Italian Novelty Raffia-Look Fashion Suiting - Vermillion
SKU: 18078 Content: Polyester / Wool / Blend Color: Vermillion Width: 58 inches Origin: Italy
$59.00
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Italian Novelty Wool Blend Metallic Suiting - Burnt Orange / Vermilion Italian Novelty Wool Blend Metallic Suiting - Burnt Orange / Vermilion
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Italian Novelty Wool Blend Metallic Suiting - Burnt Orange / Vermilion SKU: 18072

$79.00 / yard

Italian Novelty Wool Blend Metallic Suiting - Burnt Orange / Vermilion
SKU: 18072 Content: 32% Wool, 32% Acrylic, 19% Acetate, 15% Polyester, 2% Nylon Color: Burnt Orange / Vermilion Width: 54 inches Origin: Italy
$79.00
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Italian Cross Inspired Novelty Wool Fashion Suiting - Pink / Dark Grey / Black Italian Cross Inspired Novelty Wool Fashion Suiting - Pink / Dark Grey / Black
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Italian Cross Inspired Novelty Wool Fashion Suiting - Pink / Dark Grey / Black SKU: 18069

$59.00 / yard

Italian Cross Inspired Novelty Wool Fashion Suiting - Pink / Dark Grey / Black
Content: 83% Virgin Wool, 17% Nylon Color: Pink / Dark Grey / Black Width: 58 inches Origin: Italy
$59.00
Italian Linear Design Novelty Fashion Suiting - Navy / Off-White Italian Linear Design Novelty Fashion Suiting - Navy / Off-White
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Italian Linear Design Novelty Fashion Suiting - Navy / Off-White SKU: 18054

$59.00 / yard

Italian Linear Design Novelty Fashion Suiting - Navy / Off-White
SKU: 18054 Content: Cotton Blend Color: Navy / Off-White Width: 58 inches Origin: Italy
$59.00
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Italian Striped and Slubbed Novelty Tweed Suiting with Fused Back - Black / Gold / Off-White Italian Striped and Slubbed Novelty Tweed Suiting with Fused Back - Black / Gold / Off-White
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Italian Striped and Slubbed Novelty Tweed Suiting with Fused Back - Black / Gold / Off-White SKU: 18049

$59.00 / yard

Italian Striped and Slubbed Novelty Tweed Suiting with Fused Back - Black / Gold / Off-White
SKU: 18049 Content: 38% Wool, 30% Viscose 24% Polyester, 6% Nylon Color: Black / Gold / Off-White Width: 52 inches Origin: Italy
$59.00
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Novelty Bouclé Wool-Like Knit with Sequins - Black Novelty Bouclé Wool-Like Knit with Sequins - Black
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Novelty Bouclé Wool-Like Knit with Sequins - Black SKU: 18048

$59.00 / yard

Novelty Bouclé Wool-Like Knit with Sequins - Black
SKU: 18048 Content: Polyester Color: Black Width: 59 inches
$59.00
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Italian Plaid Novelty Metallic Tweed Suiting - Black / Brassy Gold / Earthy Grey Italian Plaid Novelty Metallic Tweed Suiting - Black / Brassy Gold / Earthy Grey
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Italian Plaid Novelty Metallic Tweed Suiting - Black / Brassy Gold / Earthy Grey SKU: 18039

$69.00 / yard

Italian Plaid Novelty Metallic Tweed Suiting - Black / Brassy Gold / Earthy Grey
SKU: 18039 Content: 55% Polyester, 44% Acrylic, 5% Polyamide, 4% Metallic Color: Black / Brassy Gold / Earthy Grey Width: 55 inches Origin: Italy
$69.00
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Italian Novelty Wool Blend Metallic Suiting - Pear Green / Brown Italian Novelty Wool Blend Metallic Suiting - Pear Green / Brown
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Italian Novelty Wool Blend Metallic Suiting - Pear Green / Brown SKU: 18032

$79.00 / yard

Italian Novelty Wool Blend Metallic Suiting - Pear Green / Brown
SKU: 18032 Content: 32% Wool, 32% Acrylic, 19% Acetate, 15% Polyester, 2% Nylon Color: Pear Green / Brown Width: 53 inches Origin: Italy
$79.00
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Made in England Novelty Wool Blend Jacket Weight - Black / Beige / Tan Made in England Novelty Wool Blend Jacket Weight - Black / Beige / Tan
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Made in England Novelty Wool Blend Jacket Weight - Black / Beige / Tan SKU: 18025

$89.00 / yard

Made in England Novelty Wool Blend Jacket Weight - Black / Beige / Tan
SKU: 18025 Content: 72% Virgin Wool, 20% Acrylic, 5% Nylon, 3% Polyester Color: Black / Beige / Tan Width: 56 inches Origin: England
$89.00
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Made in Spain Novelty Textured Striped Organza Suiting-Look - Mustard Yellow / Black Made in Spain Novelty Textured Striped Organza Suiting-Look - Mustard Yellow / Black
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Made in Spain Novelty Textured Striped Organza Suiting-Look - Mustard Yellow / Black SKU: 18023

$59.00 / yard

Made in Spain Novelty Textured Striped Organza Suiting-Look - Mustard Yellow / Black
SKU: 18023 Content: 35% Polyester, 33% Acrylic, 15% Nylon, 14% Wool, 3% Cotton Color: Mustard Yellow / Black Width: 56 inches Origin: Spain
$59.00
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Italian Plaid Printed Wool-Like Brushed Novelty Knit - Evergreen / Navy / Grey Italian Plaid Printed Wool-Like Brushed Novelty Knit - Evergreen / Navy / Grey
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Italian Plaid Printed Wool-Like Brushed Novelty Knit - Evergreen / Navy / Grey SKU: 18022

$49.00 / yard

Italian Plaid Printed Wool-Like Brushed Novelty Knit - Evergreen / Navy / Grey
SKU: 18022 Content: Polyester / Acrylic Color: Evergreen / Navy / Grey Width: 59 inches Origin: Italy
$49.00
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Italian Novelty Suiting with Lurex Fibers - Lime Green / White / Grey / Black Italian Novelty Suiting with Lurex Fibers - Lime Green / White / Grey / Black
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Italian Novelty Suiting with Lurex Fibers - Lime Green / White / Grey / Black SKU: 18021

$59.00 / yard

Italian Novelty Suiting with Lurex Fibers - Lime Green / White / Grey / Black
SKU: 18021 Content: Cotton / Lurex Color: Lime Green / White / Grey / Black Width: 53 inches Origin: Italy
$59.00
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Italian Novelty Brocade with Thick Yarn Plaid Design - Ivory / Dusty Rose Italian Novelty Brocade with Thick Yarn Plaid Design - Ivory / Dusty Rose
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Italian Novelty Brocade with Thick Yarn Plaid Design - Ivory / Dusty Rose SKU: 18020

$79.00 / yard

Italian Novelty Brocade with Thick Yarn Plaid Design - Ivory / Dusty Rose
SKU: 18020 Content: 51% Acrylic, 22% Wool, 11% Polyester, 9% Acetate,7% Nylon Color: Ivory / Dusty Rose Width: 55 inches Origin: Italy
$79.00
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Italian Novelty Brocade with Thick Yarn Design - Ivory / Dusty Rose Italian Novelty Brocade with Thick Yarn Design - Ivory / Dusty Rose
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Italian Novelty Brocade with Thick Yarn Design - Ivory / Dusty Rose SKU: 18019

$79.00 / yard

Italian Novelty Brocade with Thick Yarn Design - Ivory / Dusty Rose
SKU: 18019 Content: 45% Acrylic, 20% Wool, 19% Polyester, 9% Acetate, 7% Nylon Color: Ivory / Dusty Rose Width: 53 inches Origin: Italy
$79.00
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Novelty Lamé Tweed - Gold / Black / Beige / White Novelty Lamé Tweed - Gold / Black / Beige / White
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Novelty Lamé Tweed - Gold / Black / Beige / White SKU: 18015

$59.00 / yard

Novelty Lamé Tweed - Gold / Black / Beige / White
SKU: 18015 Content: Polyester / Lurex / Blend Color: Gold / Black / Beige / White Width: 60 inches
$59.00
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Italian Textured Double Border Pattern Novelty Brocade - Cream Italian Textured Double Border Pattern Novelty Brocade - Cream
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Italian Textured Double Border Pattern Novelty Brocade - Cream SKU: 18008

$79.00 / yard

Italian Textured Double Border Pattern Novelty Brocade - Cream
SKU: 18008 Content: Polyester / Acrylic / Blend Color: Cream Width: 58 inches Origin: Italy
$79.00
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Italian Textured Novelty Metallic Ladies Tweed Suiting - Black / Grey / Silver Italian Textured Novelty Metallic Ladies Tweed Suiting - Black / Grey / Silver
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Italian Textured Novelty Metallic Ladies Tweed Suiting - Black / Grey / Silver SKU: 17999

$89.00 / yard

Italian Textured Novelty Metallic Ladies Tweed Suiting - Black / Grey / Silver
Content: Wool / Polyester / Lurex / Blend Color: Black / Grey / Silver Width: 56 inches Origin: Italy
$89.00

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