Aquamarine Blooms - Viscose Dress Fabric

Aquamarine is bright, clear and happy, a blue-green that stands out in a crowd. Aquamarine Blooms uses it as a backdrop for little sprigs of white leaves, scattered with tiny navy and blue flowers and the odd dot of red and yellow. The print is small and cheerful, so it looks fresh at a distance and detailed up close, and the aqua ground keeps everything light and bright.

This viscose is lightweight and breathable, with a silky texture and a beautiful drape. It feels smooth against the skin, and it falls in soft, graceful folds, so skirts swing and sleeves move. The wide width leaves plenty of room to cut, which suits gathers, tiers and long dresses.

Breathable, silky and beautifully draping is exactly what you want from a summer fabric, and aquamarine is a summer colour through and through. It looks vivid in strong light and cool in the heat. The fabric folds small, so it’s handy for a holiday wardrobe. Viscose can crease in a suitcase, so hang finished garments or give them a quick steam when you arrive.

What to make

• Dresses: sundresses, tea dresses, shirt dresses and wrap dresses
• Skirts: gathered, tiered and bias-cut styles
• Jackets: lightweight, unlined jackets and kimonos
• Blouses and tops: relaxed shirts, camisoles and tie-neck tops

• Width: 145cm/57" (approx)
• Composition: 100% Viscose
• Fabric Type: Viscose
• Colour: Aqua

✔Machine washable at 30°C or lower, on a gentle cycle
✔Wash separately the first time, then 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 floral, and caring for it gently, helps your handmade wardrobe last.