Lilies on Navy - Viscose Fabric

Go big with florals. Lilies on Navy has large blooms in peach, coral and orange, tucked among deep green leaves and little cream flowers, all on a rich navy background. It has a tropical feel, but the navy keeps it sophisticated, so it looks as good at a dinner as on a beach.

The fabric

The viscose is soft and lightweight, with a smooth, silky texture. It’s breathable and drapey, so it flows as you move and keeps you comfortable in warm weather. The wide width leaves plenty of room to cut, which helps with maxi dresses, full skirts and wide-leg trousers.

What to make

• Dresses: maxi dresses, wrap dresses, shirt dresses and slip dresses
• Blouses and tops: statement shirts, camisoles and tie-neck tops
• Skirts: gathered, tiered and bias-cut styles
• Trousers and jumpsuits: wide-leg trousers, culottes and jumpsuits

Dress it up or down

Wear it for a formal dinner party or a wedding, or keep it casual for a day on the beach. Navy pairs well with with many colours, also match with the colours of the blooms.

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: Navy, Multicoloured

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