The Crafty Pie - Ditsy Floral Light Cotton Viscose

A softer take on the ditsy floral. This 50/50 blend of cotton and viscose has the gentle drape of viscose and the body of cotton, so your garments flow and still keep their shape. It’s breathable, lightweight and easy to sew.

The cream background keeps it fresh and light, with delicate flowers in soft red-orange and taupe scattered across it. It’s an elegant, modern print that 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 collars and button plackets.

Make flowy blouses and dresses, button-up shirts, relaxed trousers, skirts or a lightweight summer jacket. The warm, muted colours pair well with denim, olive, tan and white.

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: White, 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 method

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.