Bubblegum Fleur - Viscose Fabric

Bubblegum Fleur is pink with a sense of humour. The ground is a bright, sweet bubblegum shade, and instead of soft pastel flowers, it’s scattered with teal and blue blooms, dark leaves and little golden details. The contrast keeps the pink from looking too sweet, and it gives the print a lively, slightly quirky feel. It’s the kind of fabric that makes a plain pattern look like a statement.

Why it’s a summer fabric

Bright colour belongs to summer, and this pink looks happiest in strong sunshine. It’s the fabric for a holiday wardrobe: a swishy sundress for the first evening, a loose blouse for lunch by the water, a pair of wide trousers for the airport. The viscose is lightweight and soft, with a silky feel on bare shoulders and arms, so the finished garments feel light to wear and pleasant to put on, even on a warm day. It also folds small, so it’s good news for a suitcase. Viscose can crease when packed, so hang finished garments or give them a quick steam when you arrive.

Plenty of room to play

The wide width leaves plenty of room to cut, which suits gathered skirts, tiered dresses, wide sleeves and generous trouser legs. The flowers and leaves are scattered in all directions, so there’s no big motif to place and no pattern to match.

What to make

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

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
• Bright pinks can bleed, so wash it separately the first time

• Width: 145cm/57" (approx)
• Composition: 100% Viscose
• Fabric Type: Viscose
• Colour: Pink

✔Machine washable at 30°C or lower, on a gentle cycle
✔Wash separately the first time, then with similar colours
✔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 in a print you’ll love, and caring for it gently, helps your handmade wardrobe last.