Celebrate coastal craftsmanship and maritime charm with the Portuguese Fish Designer Cork Fabric by Sallie Tomato. Inspired by traditional Portuguese sardine artistry, this whimsical specialty textile features schools of swimming fish adorned with folk-art scales, wavy linework, and textured motifs in nautical shades of indigo blue, seafoam teal, and bright coral red over a warm, natural cork grain.
Sallie Tomato cork fabric delivers a luxurious, eco-friendly vegan leather alternative that is soft and supple to the touch yet remarkably durable, water-resistant, and stain-resistant. It cuts cleanly with rotary cutters without fraying and sews effortlessly on any standard domestic sewing machine.
Product Details
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Brand: Sallie Tomato
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Print: Portuguese Fish (SKU: CFPORT)
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Cut Size: Approximately 18" x 25" Pre-Packaged Cut
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Composition: Real Cork Wood Veneer with a soft Poly-Cotton woven backing
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Texture & Feel: Supple, flexible, smooth, and lightweight
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Sewing Machine Friendly: Suitable for domestic home sewing machines (recommended needle: Microtex or Leather size 80/12 to 90/14)
Why We Love It
Cork fabric eliminates the need for edge-finishing because it will never fray. Its flexible drape, organic wood texture, and wipe-clean surface make it ideal for crafting high-end beach bags, travel accessories, and artisan-style wallets.
Coral and Olive Inspiration
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Coastal Totes & Project Bags: Feature as a vibrant exterior pocket, front focal panel, or reinforced bottom base for seaside totes and market bags.
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Travel Pouches & Wallets: Perfect for stitching passport holders, coin purses, zip pouches, and minimalist card cases with raw-edge construction.
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Bag Handles & Trims: Slice into durable strips for contrasting crossbody straps, zipper pulls, and pocket bands.
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Maker Coordinates: Pairs beautifully with navy, teal, or red ByAnnie zippers, nickel or antique brass hardware, and Soft and Stable for a structured finish.
