The Crafty Pie - Floral Gingham Viscose

Gingham, with a romantic twist. Crafty Pie’s Floral Gingham has a classic blue check delicately decorated with a white floral design, a mix of modern charm and vintage elegance. It’s a pretty print for summer, and it goes with just about everything.

The viscose is soft, lightweight and breathable, with a lovely drape, so it’s comfortable to wear and easy to love. At 150cm wide and 115gsm, there’s plenty of room to cut, and the fluid weight is ideal for relaxed dresses, blouses, floaty skirts, airy culottes and chic shirts. It’s also pretty as a scarf or a hair accessory. It’s OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified, so you can sew with confidence.

Whether you’re sewing everyday wear, charming summer pieces or easy layering garments, it gives you comfort and versatility in one pretty fabric.

Dressmaking ideas for this fabric:

• Dresses: relaxed summer dresses, shirt dresses, smock dresses and tea dresses
• Tops and shirts: blouses, camp-collar shirts and button-ups
• Skirts: gathered, tiered and bias-cut skirts
• Trousers: airy culottes and wide-leg trousers
• Accessories: scarves, headbands and other pretty extras

Sewing tips:

• Pre-wash gently before cutting, as viscose can shrink
• Line up the check at the seams for a neat finish, and cut single layer
• Use a sharp, fine needle and a medium-length stitch

• Width: 150cm/60" (approx)
• Weight: 115gsm
• Composition: 100% Viscose
• Fabric Type: Viscose
• Designer: Crafty Pie
• Certification: OEKO-TEX Standard 100
• Colour: White, Navy

✔Machine washable at 30°C or lower, on a gentle cycle
✔Wash with similar colours, as check prints 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

This fabric is OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified, meaning it has been independently tested and found free from harmful substances, which is reassuring for garments worn close to the skin. Viscose is made from plant-based cellulose, and a classic twill like this is made to be worn and washed again and again.