You will surely attract attention with JBT’s new Chief fabric collection that comes complete with a balanced composition of a traditional floral and vintage scroll relief designs. Completed with a stoic proud pose of Chief Washakie encased in a vintage frame. This fabric collection features a bold, colorful, authentic northern plains indigenous artistic representation of Chief Washakie of the Eastern Shoshone whom also happens to be Joanne’s great grand father. This JBT fabric collection is definitely a meshing of Joanne’s signature textile style encompassing her architectural background with her cultural identity. Today’s indigenous designers and clients who require unique indigenous elegance will stand out with this fabric collection that has been created in the signature JBT style that breathes contemporary style into your project.

There are few design elements will make your project stand out: JBT’s use of bright color, extravagant clean lines compiled into a bold indigenous pattern are just the flare your project needs.. This combo of vintage elements and contemporary depictions of chiefs adds deep visual interest. Whether you have a large or small geometric pattern, it draws the eye and gives your project design interest and composition. These patterns are designed to ground the presentation.

JBT’s Chief Fabric Collection brings a sense of the now into your design and project. Timeless indigenous designs with a modern twist is JBT’s specialty. If your design style leans towards ultra-traditional, transitional or modern this collection is for you.

Choose a pattern that works with your color scheme. Even geometric patterns in neutral colors pack a punch. Consider the size of the pattern for your project. It should not be so large that it overwhelms the size of the project or space or too small that it is barely noticeable and insignificant. This fabric collection is designed for impact.

This line is perfect for ribbon skirts and day dresses. Each color way comes in extra small, small, medium and large print. I comes in 15 different color ways and 8 different types of fabric. Perfect options for matching that regalia, home decor or a specific color requirement to fit your project needs.

All JBT fabrics are made-to-order, meaning we don’t have a warehouse of ready-to-ship items. This enables us to offer a huge library of designs.

Because these fabrics are custom printed all sales are final and not returnable or refunded so please make sure you are ordering exactly what you want and need.

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- Unique Indigenous Designer Fabric

- 8 different fabric options; Signature Cotton, Satin, Modern Jersey, Cotton Spandex Jersey, Cotton Canvas, Fleece, Minky, Velvet

-15 different color options

▶ FABRIC DETAILS, CUT OPTIONS, AND PRINT SCALES◀

All of JBT’s unique fabric designs are printed on-demand with an eco-friendly printing process using natural and synthetic fiber textiles. Find your perfect design custom printed on the perfect fabric material, in a print scale perfect for your project!

▶▶▶CUT OPTIONS◀◀◀
• BY THE YARD ONLY: Offered in 1 yard (36" length) increments. Multiple yards are printed as a continuous length. Fabric widths depend on the material, please keep reading for more specific fabric specifications.

▶▶▶FABRIC DETAILS◀◀◀
SIGNATURE COTTON [42" wide]
• 100% woven, plain weave cotton with a sturdy, quilting-weight look and feel.
• 4.3 oz per square yard (145 gsm)
• Estimated shrinkage: 1-3% in length and 2-4% in width
• Best for quilting, craft projects, toys and accessories

SATIN [54" wide]
• 100% woven satin weave polyester, vibrant color, crisp detail and strong color fastness. Ultra shiny look, thin hand that softens the more it’s washed.

• 2.2 oz/square yd (75 gsm)

• Estimated shrinkage: 1% length x 2% width
• Best for creating regalia, apparel and costumes, lining jackets and bags, adding trim to blankets, or creating soft, silky accessories such as bow ties or clutches.

MODERN JERSEY [56" wide]
• 95% polyester, 5% spandex jersey knit fabric
• 4-way stretch: ≥25% horizontal; < 25% vertical
• 6.2 oz per square yard (210 gsm)
• Estimated shrinkage: 0-3% in length and 1-2% in width
• Use for t-shirts, tank tops, dresses, maxi skirts, headbands, scarves, and baby clothes.

COTTON SPANDEX JERSEY [60" wide]
• 93% natural cotton, 7% spandex jersey knit fabric
• 4-way stretch: ≥ 50% horizontal; ≥ 50% vertical
• 5.5 oz per square yard (185 gsm)
• Estimated shrinkage: 7-10% in length and 1-3% in width
• Appropriate for adult and baby apparel including loungewear, leggings, and t-shirts.

MINKY [54" wide]
• 100% polyester minky fabric with a soft, plush, napped finish
• 6.6 oz per square yard (225 gsm)
• Estimated shrinkage: 1-2% in length and 0-1% in width
• Appropriate for quilting, blankets, lounge wear, plushies, and cold weather accessories.

FLEECE [56" wide]
• 100% polyester low-loft fleece fabric with a slight stretch and soft touch
• 6.6 oz per square yard (225 gsm)
• Estimated shrinkage: 0-1% in length and 0-1% width
• Appropriate for cozy loungewear, pillows, and blankets (including no-sew tie blankets).

LINEN COTTON CANVAS [54" wide]
• 55% linen, 45% natural cotton fabric with a versatile medium weight and textured feel
• 6.4 oz per square yard (215 gsm)
• Estimated shrinkage: 3-6% in length and 0-1% in width
• Great for curtains, tablecloths, tea towels, dresses, bags, and pillows.

VELVET [54" wide]
• heavyweight, 100% polyester, knit, warp pile fabric with a short pile and elegant shimmer

• rich and long-lasting color,
• 9.2 oz/square yd (313 gsm)

• Estimated shrinkage: 0-1% in length x 0-1% in width
• Best for heavy weighted apparel, regalia, commercial or personal upholstery projects, pillows, and other home decor applications, toys

▶▶▶PRINT SCALE◀◀◀

This fabric comes in extra small, small, medium and large scale print

Please see second image for print scale options. Rulers are in inches.

More fabric materials, fat quarters, and swatches available upon request, please contact us for information.