Crepe de Chine - Berry & Aqua Brushstrokes

Overview:

If you’re searching for a fabric that combines lightness with reliability, this beautiful crepe de chine could be just the one. Wonderfully lightweight yet far from flimsy, it has that reassuring dress-weight feel that makes it a pleasure to sew and wear alike.

Presented in a lively, jewel-inspired palette, this fabric instantly lifts the mood. Its fresh, summery colours and expressive print make it a perfect choice for occasion wear, whether you’re planning a garden party outfit, something special for the races, or simply a feel-good everyday piece with a touch of elegance.

Specifications:

Weight: Light 

GSM: 120

Composition: 100% Polyester

Width: 146cm / 57.5inch

Length pattern repeat:  16cm / 6.3inch

Width pattern repeat: 23cm / 9.1inch

Colour:

Shade: This fabric showcases a vibrant and refreshing colour palette, blending rich purple grape and deep navy blueberry tones with lighter notes of mint, aqua green, and soft teal. All are set against a crisp white background, allowing the colours to truly sing.

Design: The printed abstract design resembles lively, painterly brushstrokes, giving the fabric a sense of movement and artistic flair.

Style: The look is fresh, feminine, and full of character, ideal for afternoon teas, holiday wardrobes, race day outfits, or any occasion where you’d like to feel effortlessly put together.

Properties:

Texture: Lightly textured with a finely grained crepe surface, offering subtle visual interest and a soft, tactile feel.

Handle: This is a classic crepe de chine handle, light and airy, yet with enough body to give you confidence when cutting and sewing. It remains stable in both length and width, making it a practical choice for a variety of garments. As a polyester base, it also benefits from being resistant to creasing, making it ideal for travel and day-long wear.

Drape: One of this fabric’s standout qualities is its beautiful, fluid drape. It falls gracefully and moves with ease, pooling softly and lending itself perfectly to feminine shaping. 

Garment Suggestions:

Types: This fabric is ideal for creating a range of stylish garments, including elegant shirts and blouses, flowing dresses and skirts, relaxed T-shirt style tops, as well as bandeaus and softly draped cowl-neck designs. Think soft gathers, elegant flounces, gentle tucks, and flowing silhouettes that enhance the natural movement of the cloth.

Patterns: Consider patterns such as Protea Capsule Wardrobe , Factory Dress, Florence Dress, Shepherd Skirt, Fran Pyjamas and Closet Core's Elodie Dress

Other Uses:

Accessories: Sew coordinating headbands, scarves, wraps, or scrunchies for a perfectly matched look.

Upcycling: Ideal for dolls’ clothing, textile art, jewellery projects, and other imaginative makes where a touch of colour and fluidity is needed.