Navy blue with flowers Moss Crepe | 60" | Per Metre

Navy blue with orange flowers  Textured Moss Crepe

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: Children's dresses and pinafores, shirt dresses, skirts, blouses and retro styles. Spots on a dark ground are a dressmaking classic and this one works as well on a child as it does on a full-length skirt.

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.

Cut this one on grain. Moss crepe has no nap, so you can lay pattern pieces in either direction. But a regular spot grid shows up an off-grain cut more than any floral does. Line your pattern up with the rows of spots rather than the selvedge, and the finished garment will look straight even if the print was applied slightly askew.

Fabric: Textured moss crepe
Stretch: None
Width: 60 inches / approx. 152cm
Weight: Winter weight, thick with body
Print: Navy Rainbow Polka Dot

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.