Muted Lily Floral - Viscose Fabric

Turquoise is a colour that lifts every outfit. It’s bright, fresh and a little bit holiday, and it suits lots of skin tones. In a plain fabric, it lets the shape of your sewing do the talking.

What it feels like

The viscose is soft and lightweight, with a smooth, silky texture. It’s breathable and drapey, so it flows as you move and keeps garments comfortable from morning to night. It has a luxurious feel against the skin, without being fussy to work with.

Ideas for this fabric

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

Styling it

Turquoise pairs well with white, cream, navy, tan and gold, and it sits happily beside prints. The wide width leaves plenty of room to cut, which is handy for full and flowing styles. Make it for the beach, for work or for a special occasion.

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: 150cm/60" (approx)
• Composition: 100% Viscose
• Fabric Type: Viscose
• Colour: Turquoise

✔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 plain fabric you’ll wear again and again, and caring for it gently, helps your handmade wardrobe last.