Leaf Formation - Viscose Fabric

A print with real detail. Leaf Formation has leaves packed closely together in mustard, grey and white, each outlined and patterned like a woodcut or a piece of tapestry. It looks rich and busy up close, and warm and unified from a distance.

The easy part

The pattern runs all over the cloth in every direction, so there’s no awkward matching and no need to worry about which way up your pieces go. Busy prints are also forgiving to sew, because they hide seams and small imperfections. The wide width leaves plenty of room to cut gathers, wide legs and full skirts.

The feel

The viscose is soft and lightweight, with a smooth, silky texture. It’s breathable and drapey, so it flows when you move and feels luxurious against the skin, with a comfortable fit for casual days and smarter occasions.

What to make

• Dresses: shirt dresses, wrap dresses, tea dresses and slip dresses
• Blouses and tops: relaxed blouses, boxy tops and camisoles
• Skirts: gathered, tiered and bias-cut styles
• Trousers and jumpsuits: wide-leg trousers, culottes and jumpsuits

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: White, Grey, Mustard

✔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 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 timeless leaf print, and caring for it gently, helps your handmade wardrobe last.