Garden Floral Digital Print - Viscose Fabric

Some prints invite you to be brave, and this is one of them. Bold flowers fill the cloth against a deep black ground, digitally printed so the detail stays crisp and the colours look rich and clear. It’s a floral with real presence, and it opens up a lot of possibilities.

The fabric

The viscose is soft and lightweight, with a smooth, silky texture and a luxurious feel against the skin. It’s breathable and drapey, so it flows as you move and keeps you comfortable all day. It’s easy to work with too, which makes it a good choice if you want a showpiece without a fight.

Making it work

Large flowers look best when you decide where they fall. Cut single layer and place a bloom somewhere flattering, such as a skirt panel, a sleeve or a back yoke. The wide width leaves plenty of room to cut, so full skirts and wide legs are easy to lay out.

Ideas for this fabric

• Dresses: wrap dresses, shirt dresses, slip dresses and maxi dresses
• Blouses and tops: statement shirts, camisoles and tie-neck tops
• Skirts: gathered, tiered and bias-cut styles
• Trousers and jumpsuits: wide-leg trousers, culottes and jumpsuits

Black is easy to wear and goes with plain colours you already own, so you can dress it up or down. It suits casual wear and smarter occasions equally well.

Sewing tips:

• Wash gently before cutting, as viscose can shrink
• Choose a fine, sharp needle and a medium stitch length
• Neaten seams to stop fraying, with French seams, an overlocker, a zigzag stitch or bias binding
• Press on a low heat from the reverse, with a pressing cloth if you have one

• Width: 150cm/60" (approx)
• Composition: 100% Viscose
• Fabric Type: Viscose, digitally printed
• Colour: Black, Multicoloured

✔Machine washable at 30°C or lower, on a gentle cycle
✔Wash inside out with similar dark colours, as digital prints can run
✔Do not use bleach
✔Do not tumble dry
✔Dry flat or line dry in the shade
✔Iron on a low heat, on the reverse
✔Always test a small sample first to check your preferred washing method

Viscose is made from plant-based cellulose, and this fabric is made to be worn and washed for years. Choosing a well-made fabric with a statement floral, and caring for it gently, helps your handmade wardrobe last.