The Crafty Pie - Ditsy Floral Dark Cotton Viscose

This 50/50 cotton and viscose blend gives you the softness and drape of viscose with the structure of cotton, so your makes hang beautifully and still hold their shape. It’s breathable, lightweight and fluid, and it’s easy to sew.

The ditsy floral print has delicate flowers in pink, orange, green and taupe, set against a green background. It’s pretty, modern and easy to wear, and it suits both women’s and men’s patterns. At 150cm wide and 155gsm, there’s plenty of room to cut, whether you’re sewing gathers and full skirts or crisp collars and plackets.

Try flowy blouses and dresses, structured button-up shirts, relaxed trousers, skirts or a lightweight summer jacket. The classic floral charm goes with plain neutrals, denim and cream.

Dressmaking ideas for this fabric:

• Dresses: shirt dresses, wrap dresses, tea dresses and smock dresses
• Tops and shirts: flowy blouses, button-up shirts and camp-collar shirts
• Skirts: gathered, tiered and A-line skirts
• Trousers: relaxed, wide-leg and pull-on trousers
• Jackets: lightweight summer jackets and overshirts

Sewing tips:

• Pre-wash before cutting, as both cotton and viscose can shrink
• Use a sharp, fine needle and a medium-length stitch

• Width: 150cm/60" (approx)
• Weight: 155gsm
• Composition: 50% Cotton, 50% Viscose
• Fabric Type: Cotton viscose
• Colour: Green, Multicoloured

✔Machine washable at 30°C, on a gentle cycle
✔Wash with similar colours
✔Do not use bleach
✔Do not tumble dry
✔Dry flat or line dry in the shade
✔Iron on a medium heat, on the reverse
✔Always test a small sample first to check your preferred washing meth

This fabric is OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified, meaning it has been independently tested and found free from harmful substances, which is reassuring for garments worn close to the skin. Viscose is made from plant-based cellulose, and a classic twill like this is made to be worn and washed again and again.