Khaki Garden Florals - Viscose Fabric

Some florals shout, and some just make you stop and look. Khaki Garden Florals is the second kind. Delicate coral blossoms trail across a soft khaki background, with small cream and charcoal leaves tucked between them, like flowers growing wild along a garden wall. The colours are muted and natural, so the whole print feels calm, and it’s the sort of floral that suits people who don’t think they like florals.

The khaki ground is the secret. It’s a flattering neutral that sits somewhere between green and grey, so the coral blossoms look warm and fresh against it. It is pretty but understated, and it looks as good in a smart dress as in a relaxed everyday top.

The fabric itself is viscose, with a silky-smooth texture and a beautiful, fluid drape. It’s lightweight and breathable, so it stays comfortable through a long day, and it moves softly as you walk. The generous width leaves plenty of room to cut, which is handy for gathered skirts, flowing dresses and wide-leg trousers.

What to make

• Dresses: wrap dresses, shirt dresses, tea dresses and maxi dresses
• Tops and blouses: flowy tops, camisoles and relaxed blouses
• Skirts: gathered, tiered and bias-cut styles
• Trousers: wide-leg trousers and culottes

Whether you’re sewing a dress for a special occasion or a casual blouse for every day, it brings a gentle, feminine touch to the outfit.

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: Khaki

✔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 floral, and caring for it gently, helps your handmade wardrobe last.