Learn how to use this bold and classic fabric in your home.
Curtains, chairs, and tablecloths are just a few of the ways people areincorporating these patternsinto their spaces.
Deborah Youngis a clinical assistant professor at Arizona State University Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising.
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Whilegingham and plaidare warm and cozy, houndstooth is chic, timeless, and classy.
“It suggests history and tradition,” Young says.
“It’s got a life of its own.”
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What Is Houndstooth Fabric?
Young says the pattern was made popular when it was used for British hunt club clothing.
According to Young, houndstooth fabric gained popularity in the high-end fashion world around 20 years ago.
Designers used the fabric to make dresses, suits, skirts, and warm trench coats.
“It’s enjoyed its own longevity,” Young says.
“It has its own personality, its own prestige.”
Houndstooth is a twill fabric that has a distinct diagonal pattern.
Similarly, smaller versions of the pattern are often called micro-houndstooth or puppy’s tooth.
Young says color plays an integral role in the structure of houndstooth fabric.
She says thefabric is yarn-dyed, meaning it is made with four light-colored yarns and four darker yarns.
Young recommends using houndstoothfabric for upholstery.
“The smaller the houndstooth, the more durability it would have,” she says.
