Blossom Night - Viscose Twill Dress Fabric

Sweet florals, on a dark ground. Blossom Night has small pink and blue flowers scattered across a rich navy background, with tiny touches of red at the flower centres. The soft, romantic colours stand out against the dark base, so it looks sweet and sophisticated at the same time.

This twill has a fine diagonal rib that gives the cloth some body without making it stiff. It hangs softly, feels smooth against the skin and stays comfortable on warm days and cool ones. The tiny print is the same in every direction, so you can lay out your pattern pieces any way you like and waste very little. At 140cm wide, there’s room for gathers and full skirts.

Try it for a tea dress, a pretty blouse, a swishy skirt or lightweight trousers. It works for a casual day or a special occasion, and the navy base goes with plain denim, cream and tan.

Dressmaking ideas for this fabric:

• Dresses: midi dresses, shirt dresses, wrap dresses and tea dresses
• Tops and blouses: feminine blouses, shirts and camisoles
• Skirts: gathered, tiered and bias-cut skirts
• Trousers: lightweight, wide-leg trousers and culottes
• Co-ords: matching tops and skirts for a head-to-toe look

Sewing tips:

• Pre-wash gently before cutting, as viscose can shrink
• Use a sharp, fine needle and a medium-length stitch
• Press on a low heat, on the reverse, using a pressing cloth

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

✔Machine washable at 30°C or lower, on a gentle cycle
✔Wash with similar colours, as dark prints can run
✔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 floral print, and caring for it gently, helps your handmade wardrobe last.