Viscose Fabric

This material is a lightweight, semi-synthetic fibre made from wood pulp cellulose. It is highly celebrated for its smooth finish, breathability, and beautiful fluid drape. Because it feels soft against the skin, doesn’t hold stiff bulk, and is highly breathable, it is considered an excellent choice for summer weather. It is ideal for sewing women’s blouses, summer dresses, skirts, jumpsuits, wide-leg trousers, and garment linings.

100% pure weaves are lightweight, silky, and give maximum drape and movement to flowing garments. A linen blend combines the natural slub texture and breathability of linen with the soft drape and reduced creasing of rayon, making it a popular choice for summer tailoring, trousers, and structured dresses.

These fibres can shrink slightly on their initial wash (typically 3–5%), so we always recommend pre-washing your material at 30°C on a gentle cycle before cutting out your dressmaking pattern pieces. Iron on a low-to-medium heat setting on the reverse side while slightly damp to smooth out any creases.

For a standard short-sleeved ladies’ blouse, you will typically need 1.5 to 2 metres of 140cm-wide material. For a midi or maxi flowing dress, pattern requirements usually range from 2.5 to 3.5 metres, depending on sleeve length, skirt fullness, and pattern repeat.