Sienna Veil – Silky Cupro Viscose Blend Dress Fabric

Sienna is a rich, earthy orange-brown, the colour of terracotta and late summer light. Sienna Veil wears it in a fabric with a soft, silky surface and a subtle detail woven through, so the colour has depth and a little interest up close. It’s a shade that suits lots of skin tones, and it looks luxurious without trying too hard.

What is cupro?

Cupro is made from cotton linter, the short, fine fibres left on the cotton seed after the long cotton fibres have been taken for fabric. Those fibres are turned into a smooth, plant-based cellulose fibre, which is then blended here with viscose. The result feels silky and drapes much like silk, while staying breathable and soft against the skin.

Why it’s a good summer fabric

This blend is light and breathable, so it feels comfortable when the weather warms up. The silky surface glides over the skin, and the fluid drape skims the body without clinging, which is what you want from a summer dress or a pair of wide-leg trousers. Sienna looks warm and golden in the sun, and it pairs beautifully with cream, white, olive and denim.

What to make

• Dresses: slip dresses, wrap dresses, shirt dresses and midi dresses
• Blouses and tops: silky blouses, camisoles and tie-neck tops
• Skirts: bias-cut, gathered and pleated skirts
• Trousers: wide-leg trousers and culottes

The wide width leaves plenty of room to cut, which helps with bias-cut skirts and long dresses.

And for winter events

Wear it with tights and a tailored jacket for parties and Christmas.

Sewing tips

• Wash gently before cutting, as both fibres can shrink
• Choose a fine, sharp needle and a short to medium stitch length
• Neaten seams to stop fraying, with French seams, an overlocker, a zigzag stitch or bias binding
• Silky fabrics can slip, so use plenty of pins or weights, and cut with sharp scissors or a rotary cutter
• Press on a low to medium heat, on the reverse, using a pressing cloth, and test on a scrap first

• Width: 140cm/55" (approx)
• Composition: 57% Cupro, 43% Viscose
• Fabric Type: Cupro viscose blend
• Colour: Sienna

✔Machine washable at 30°C or lower, on a gentle cycle, or hand wash
✔Wash with similar colours, in a wash bag if you have one
✔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

Cupro is a plant-based cellulose fibre made from cotton linter, a by-product of cotton production, and viscose is made from plant-based cellulose too. It’s a silky, long-lasting blend that’s made to be worn and washed with care, which helps your handmade wardrobe last.