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What is a toile?

Jillian Franklin • July 27, 2017

What's it used for? Why do I need to have one?

So what is a toile?

A toile can refer to a garment or a fabric. Toile comes from the French for a “linen cloth” or “canvas” for painting on. The same word is used to describe a garment made to test a pattern. These test garments are usually made in unbleached woven cotton called calico.

Prior to using expensive quality fabric for an untried pattern, Designers will produce a series of toiles to perfect a design.

Get your bustle on!

By Jillian Franklin • January 5, 2019
Bustle Styles & Tips That You Need to Know

Love + Light Festival 2018

By Jillian Franklin • February 28, 2018
A fresh and contemporary wedding festival to help you plan your best day, showcasing the region’s most creative and visionary venues and vendors.

Soul Collective Collaboration

By Jillian Franklin • January 1, 2016
We are a tribe of creators who unite and transform the unknown into something beautiful. On Sunday 13 December 2015 over 10 vendors united and contributed to a styled wedding shoot that was shot up in the hills on a property, Broughton Brook in Oura. This is what we created.
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