Raspberry Flair - Viscose Dress Fabric

A bold colour with a delicate print. Raspberry Sprig is a rich, glowing cerise, somewhere between pink and raspberry, and it looks confident and fresh. Look closely and you’ll find tiny cream leaf sprigs linked by fine, dark branching lines, which add detail without making the print busy.

The fabric

The viscose has a luxurious feel and a beautiful, flowing drape. It’s breathable, so it’s comfortable to wear, and it feels delightful against the skin. It moves softly as you walk, which is exactly what you want from a dress or a skirt. The generous width leaves plenty of room to cut, so full skirts and long dresses are easy to lay out.

The print

The leaves are small and scattered all over, so there’s no big motif to place and no pattern to match. It reads as a bright, textured pink from a distance, and the detail appears as you get close.

What to picture

• A flowing maxi dress for hot summer evenings
• A chic blouse that goes from day to night
• A flowing skirt, gathered, tiered or cut on the bias
• A relaxed top for a bold block of colour

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: 140cm/55" (approx)
• Composition: 100% Viscose
• Fabric Type: Viscose
• Colour: Cerise

✔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 fabric in a colour you’ll love, and caring for it gently, helps your handmade wardrobe last.