Palm Oasis – Linen Viscose Dress Fabric by the Metre

Picture a hot evening, the light going and palm fronds moving against a dark sky. That’s the mood of Palm Oasis. Brown, beige and grey palms are drawn across a deep black background, so the print feels tropical without being bright.

The fabric is a blend of 70% linen and 30% viscose. The linen gives it the natural, slightly textured look people love, along with breathability and durability, while the viscose softens it and helps it fall in a smoother, more graceful line than pure linen. It’s lightweight and cool to wear, so it’s a natural choice for warm-weather sewing. Blends like this can still crease a little as you wear them, which is part of the relaxed charm of linen.

Make breezy summer dresses that skim the body, flowy tops, relaxed wide-leg trousers or a soft, unstructured blazer to wear over everything. The wide width leaves plenty of room to cut, which is a help with trouser legs and gathered skirts.

Sewing tips

• Wash gently before cutting, as both fibres can shrink
• Choose a sharp, medium needle and a medium stitch length
• Neaten seams with a French seam, an overlocker, a zigzag stitch or bias binding
• Press on a medium heat, on the reverse, while slightly damp, to ease creases

• Width: 140cm/55" (approx)
• Composition: 70% Linen, 30% Viscose
• Fabric Type: Linen viscose blend
• Colour: Brown (palm print on black)

✔Machine washable at 30°C or lower, on a gentle cycle
✔Wash with similar dark colours
✔Do not use bleach
✔Do not tumble dry
✔Dry flat or line dry in the shade
✔Iron on a medium heat, on the reverse
✔Always test a small sample first to check your preferred washing method

Linen and viscose are both plant-based fibres, and this blend is made to be worn and washed for years. Choosing a durable, well-made fabric with a timeless print, and caring for it gently, helps your handmade wardrobe last.