Hornblower Victory - Green Check Viscose Fabric

Most checks have a front and a back that look much the same. Hornblower doesn’t. The right side is a deep green and blue check, rich in colour, and the reverse is a plain blue. That gives you a built-in contrast fabric, with no matching required. Turn up a trouser hem or a sleeve and the plain blue shows. Make a cuff, a collar or a facing, and it peeks out. A shirt with the sleeves rolled, a shacket worn open, an unlined jacket with the lapel turned: they all look finished and considered.

The fabric is strong, resilient and rich in colour. It has a breathable and drapey nature which allows it to flow beautifully, creating elegant movement in garments. Viscose is perfect for sewing a variety of clothing, from blouses, dresses, and skirts to trousers, tops, and jumpsuits. It offers a luxurious feel and comfortable fit, making it perfect for both casual and more sophisticated attire. With its versatile and easy-to-work-with qualities, viscose fabric is a fantastic option for dressmakers looking to create stylish, comfortable pieces.

What to make

• Skirts: pleated, A-line and gathered styles, with a plain blue hem facing
• Trousers and shorts: turn-ups that show the reverse, culottes and wide-leg styles
• Dresses and pinafores: shirt dresses, pinafores and wrap dresses
• Jackets and shackets: unlined styles, where the reverse shows at the collar and cuffs
• Blouses, tops and jumpsuits: relaxed shirts with contrast cuffs

Sewing tips

• Wash gently before cutting, as viscose can shrink
• Cut single layer, and match the check at the side seams and centre fronts
• 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 to medium heat, on the reverse, with a pressing clot

• Width: 150cm/60" (approx)
• Composition: 58% Viscose, 42% Polyester
• Fabric Type: Viscose polyester blend, check, plain blue reverse
• Colour: Green, Blue

✔Machine washable at 30°C or lower, on a gentle cycle
✔Wash separately the first time, as deep greens and blues can bleed
✔Do not use bleach
✔Do not tumble dry
✔Dry flat or line dry in the shade
✔Iron on a low to medium heat, on the reverse
✔Always test a small sample first to check your preferred washing method