Indigo Paisley Tencel Fabric

Paisley that goes with everything. Indigo Paisley has regular swirls of classic paisley in blue, on a clean white ground, so the print feels fresh, calm and easy to wear.

How it behaves

The drape is fluid and elegant, so the fabric flows rather than clings. With the wide width, there’s plenty of room to cut, which helps with gathered skirts, long dresses and generous trouser legs. The paisley is an even, all-over pattern, so you can lay your pieces out without worrying about placing big motifs. For the neatest finish, match the pattern at the side seams.

What to make

• Dresses: flowing midi dresses, shirt dresses, wrap dresses and tea dresses
• Blouses and tops: relaxed shirts, tie-neck blouses and camisoles
• Skirts: gathered, tiered and bias-cut styles
• Trousers: flowy wide-leg trousers and culottes

Blue and white pairs well with plain navy, cream, tan and denim, so it’s easy to wear.

Sewing tips:

• Wash gently before cutting, as lyocell 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
• Cut single layer, and match the paisley at the side seams for a neat finish
• Press on a low to medium heat from the reverse, with a pressing cloth if you have one

• Width: 145cm/57" (approx)
• Composition: Tencel lyocell (add the percentage)
• Fabric Type: Tencel lyocell
• Colour: White, Blue

✔Machine washable at 30°C or lower, 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 low to medium heat, on the reverse
✔Always test a small sample first to check your preferred washing method

Tencel lyocell is made from wood pulp, and it’s a strong, long-lasting fibre, so this fabric is made to be worn and washed for years. Choosing a well-made fabric with a classic paisley print, and caring for it gently, helps your handmade wardrobe last.