Textured Check Plain Viscose Dress Fabric - Berry Bliss

Berry Bliss is a colour you’ll notice across the room. It’s a rich, glowing cerise, somewhere between pink and raspberry, and it looks confident and cheerful. Look closely and you’ll see a delicate check woven into the surface, which adds a little texture and depth, so the colour looks lively and not flat.

How it feels

The viscose has a luxurious feel and a beautiful, flowing drape. It’s breathable, so it’s comfortable to wear, and it feels lovely against the skin. It moves softly as you walk, which is what you want from a dress or a skirt.

What to picture

• A maxi dress that moves with every step
• A chic blouse that goes from day to evening
• A swirling skirt, gathered, tiered or cut on the bias
• Relaxed trousers or a top for a bold block of colour

The generous width leaves plenty of room to cut, which is handy for full skirts and long dresses.

Styling

Cerise looks striking with black, white, navy, and grey, and it’s a good partner for printed fabrics that include pink. Let it be the centrepiece of an outfit, or use it as a pop of colour.

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
• Bright colours can bleed, so wash it separately the first time

• Width: 148cm/58" (approx)
• Composition: 100% Viscose
• Fabric Type: Viscose, textured check
• Colour: Cerise

✔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 in a colour you’ll love, and caring for it gently, helps your handmade wardrobe last.