Navy Floral Linen Viscose Blend Fabric – Soft, Breathable Dressmaking Fabric

Immerse yourself in the beauty of this exquisite fabric, featuring a dark backdrop adorned with bold floral patterns. Revel in its softness and allure, crafted from a premium blend of high-quality linen and viscose.

This fabric offers a luxurious feel with a lightweight, breathable texture, making it perfect for all seasons. The addition of viscose enhances the natural drape of linen, allowing it to flow gracefully in a variety of sewing projects. From flowing dresses to button down blouses, relaxed shorts, pretty skirts and flared trousers, to elegant curtains and home decor accents, this fabric adapts beautifully to your creative vision.

Its anti-static properties, durability, and eco-friendly nature make it an ideal choice for dressmaking. Let the unique charm and high quality of this fabric inspire your next project, bringing your designs to life with elegance and sophistication.

What to make

• Dresses: flowing summer dresses, shirt dresses, tea dresses and smock dresses
• Blouses and shirts: button-down shirts, camp-collar shirts and relaxed tops
• Shorts and trousers: relaxed shorts, flared trousers and wide-leg styles
• Skirts: gathered, tiered and A-line skirts

The wide width leaves plenty of room to cut, which helps with flared trouser legs and full skirts.

For winter events, too

Wear it with tights and a tailored jacket or a cosy cardigan for parties, work and events.

Sewing tips

• Wash gently before cutting, as linen and viscose can shrink
• Choose a sharp, medium 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 medium heat, on the reverse, while slightly damp, to ease creases

• Width: 140cm/55" (approx)
• Weight: 180gsm
• Composition: 70% Linen, 30% Viscose
• Fabric Type: Linen viscose blend
• Colour: Navy

✔Machine washable at 30°C or lower, on a gentle cycle
✔Wash with similar dark 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

Linen and viscose are both plant-based fibres, and this blend is made to be worn and washed for years. Choosing a well-made fabric with a timeless floral, and caring for it gently, helps your handmade wardrobe last.