Floral Spray - Black Multicoloured Viscose Dress Fabric

Black is the best background a bright print can have, because every colour looks richer against it. Midnight Burst has a vibrant, detailed all-over print in a mix of bold hues, so it looks striking up close and joyful from across the room. It’s the kind of fabric that turns a simple pattern into something people ask about.

Why it’s a great summer fabric

Viscose is a natural choice for warm weather, and this one has a silky, soft feel that’s lovely on the skin. It’s lightweight and breathable, so it stays comfortable when the temperature rises. The drape is fluid and graceful, so a dress or a pair of trousers skims the body and moves with you instead of clinging. Loose, flowing shapes let the air circulate, which is exactly what you want on a hot day.

The print is all over the cloth, so you can lay out your pattern pieces without matching a big motif. The wide width leaves plenty of room to cut, which suits gathered skirts, long dresses and wide trouser legs.

What to make

• Dresses: wrap dresses, shirt dresses, slip dresses and maxi dresses for holidays, dinner parties and weddings
• Skirts: gathered, tiered and bias-cut styles that swish as you walk
• Trousers: wide-leg trousers and culottes, light and swishy
• Tops and shirts: chic shirts, camisoles and relaxed tops for everyday wear

Dress it up or down

For a memorable dinner party, wear it with heels and gold jewellery. For a relaxed everyday look, pair it with flat sandals or trainers. Black is the easiest base to wear, so the print goes with plain colours you already own.

Good for winter events, too

For parties and Christmas, wear it with tights and a tailored jacket or a cosy cardigan.

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: 140cm/55" (approx)
• Composition: 100% Viscose
• Fabric Type: Viscose
• Colour: Black, Multicoloured

✔Machine washable at 30°C or lower, on a gentle cycle
✔Wash inside out with similar dark colours, as bright prints on black can bleed
✔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 print you’ll love, and caring for it gently, helps your handmade wardrobe last.