Regal Marble Viscose Fabric

Picture a sunny harbour: deep blue water and white pebbles at the edge. That’s the feeling of Regal Marble. A rich royal blue is scattered with white pebbles, like polished stone, so the colour has depth and movement and doesn’t look flat. The pattern is bold but quiet, with no big motifs, which makes it easy to style and easy to wear.

Made for the sunshine months

This is a fabric you’ll want to reach for in summer. The viscose is lightweight and soft, so a finished dress or a pair of trousers feels light on your shoulders and legs, and the smooth surface is pleasant against bare skin. It’s breathable too, which is what you want when the forecast is hot.

The colour does a lot of the work as well. Royal blue and white have a crisp, fresh look in strong light, so they suit the beach, a wedding in the garden and a city break alike.

What the print gives you

The pebbles are scattered all over the cloth in every direction, so there’s no large motif to place and no pattern to match. The fluid drape gives skirts a lovely swish and lets sleeves fall softly, and the wide width leaves plenty of room to cut gathers, tiers and wide trouser legs.

What to make

• Dresses: wrap dresses, shirt dresses, slip dresses and maxi dresses for holidays and weddings
• Blouses and tops: relaxed shirts, camisoles and tie-neck tops
• Skirts: gathered, tiered and bias-cut styles with a good swish
• Trousers: wide-leg trousers and culottes

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
• Strong blues can bleed, so wash it separately the first time

• Width: 140cm/55" (approx)
• Composition: 100% Viscose
• Fabric Type: Viscose
• Colour: Blue, White

✔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.