Navy Ditsy Floral Moss Crepe | 60" Wide | Per Metre

Navy Ditsy Floral Textured Moss Crepe

Small fan-shaped sprigs in teal and coral, with fine red stems and yellow-green leaf accents, packed densely across a deep navy ground. The motifs are tiny and the repeat is close, so from any distance the fabric reads as a rich navy texture rather than a floral. It has a folk, almost block-printed quality to the drawing.

This is a moss crepe, a thicker crepe with a fine pebbled grain woven into the surface. It feels slightly rough to the hand rather than smooth, has body and holds its shape, and there is no stretch in it. 60 inches (approx. 152cm) wide. A proper winter weight, warmer and more substantial than our cottons and viscose.

What to make with it: Winter dresses, shalwar kameez, wide-leg trousers, skirts, tunics and lined jackets. The weight gives structure to a pleat or a gathered waist, and the small busy print hides seams and wear better than almost anything else we stock.

The reason to choose crepe: the pebbled weave resists creasing. It comes out of a suitcase or a long car journey looking like you have just put it on, which is why crepe is the traditional choice for travel and for anything worn through a full day. It also means less time at the ironing board than a cotton of the same weight.

Easy to cut. Unlike our velvets, moss crepe has no nap. The colour looks the same whichever way round you hold it, so you can lay pattern pieces in either direction and use your cloth efficiently. The print is non-directional too.

Fabric: Textured moss crepe
Stretch: None
Width: 60 inches / approx. 152cm
Weight: Winter weight, thick with body
Print: Navy Ditsy Floral
Sold by: the metre, cut as one continuous length

Sewing moss crepe: A straightforward fabric to work with. Use a size 80 universal needle, press firmly with steam, and it behaves itself under the machine. The texture grips rather than slips, which makes it a good choice if you have struggled with viscose or satin.

Care: Wash cool on a gentle cycle and hang to dry. A cool iron if needed, though you will rarely need one.