Urban Desert Dusk - Cotton Viscose Textured Jacket Dress Fabric

A fabric with a story in every stripe. Urban Desert Dusk has a rich, textured finish and a black and cream base, accented with stripes and patterns in gold and white. Unique triangles run across the fabric, giving it a modern, dynamic feel that’s a bit desert, a bit city.

With a medium weight, it has just the right balance of drape and structure, so it’s ideal for creating tailored jackets, structured skirts, and other dressmaking pieces that need just the right balance of drape and structure. The blend of cotton, polyester and viscose adds durability.

It’s not only for dressmaking. The versatile weight and striking design also work for bag making and home décor, such as cushions and throws, where you want both style and durability.

Dressmaking ideas for this fabric:

• Jackets and coats: tailored jackets, cropped jackets, waistcoats and shackets
• Skirts: structured A-line, pencil and pleated skirts
• Dresses: pinafores, shift dresses and structured day dresses
• Trousers: tailored shorts and straight-leg styles
• Bags and home décor: totes, cushions and throws

Sewing tips:

• Pre-wash or steam the fabric before cutting, as the blend can shrink slightly
• Use a sharp universal or denim needle and a slightly longer stitch
• Lining jackets and skirts gives a clean finish and helps the garment hang well
• Press on a medium heat, on the reverse, with a pressing cloth, and test on a scrap first

• Width: 140cm/55" (approx)
• Composition: 59% Cotton, 27% Polyester, 14% Viscose
• Fabric Type: Textured cotton blend
• Brand: Fabric Studio Collections
• Colour: Black, Gold

✔Machine washable at 30°C, on a gentle cycle
✔Wash inside out with similar colours
✔Do not use bleach
✔Do not tumble dry
✔Dry flat or line dry
✔Iron on a medium heat, on the reverse
✔Dry cleaning is recommended for tailored garments
✔Always test a small sample first to check your preferred washing method