Silky Viscose Twill Suiting - Lilac Haze

Overview:

This first-rate Italian viscose twill offers a beautiful, silky, soft handle and a gentle, fluid drape, perfect for creating elegant silhouettes for smart or casual wear. Lilac Haze boasts a delicate pastel purple hue with pale pink undertones, its subtly slubbed surface and fine twill weave create a hint of texture and a super subtle sheen; a sure sign of quality.

Lilac Haze is not your average suiting fabric as it is equally excellent for summer sewing projects. Consider the outstanding drape and subtle sheen of this fabric and optimise these features in your designs.

Specifications:

Weight: Light

GSM: 152

Composition: 100% Viscose

Width: 157cm / 61.8inch

Colour:

Shade: This first-rate Italian suiting features a soft, all-over lilac hue with delicate pale pink undertones. The colour is reminiscent of a fresh summer morning sky bathed in a gentle lilac haze at sunrise.

Design: The solid all-over lilac hue has a visibly striated texture given by the delicate horizontal slubs in the weave, giving an almost linen-look.

Style: Fresh and light, this pastel hue pairs beautifully with other soft summer hues and works effortlessly as a grounding element alongside vibrant florals or colourful geometric prints. Lilac Haze is versatile enough to elevate into refined occasion-wear, or you can keep it casual with breathable & easy-wear summer dresses.

Properties:

Texture: Woven with a sophisticated twill weave, Lilac Haze boasts a pleasing, silky feel with subtle texture provided by the soft horizontal slubs and the twill weave. The twill weave and viscose fibres create a subtle lustre, showcasing its quality.

Handle: Formed by a super close, strong weave, this fabric is super stable on both the length and width, yet still has good bias ease. The structure makes for a very durable and versatile fabric with the ability to create crisp details or full gathers.

Drape: As commonly experienced with viscose, this lightweight fabric possesses a heavy, fluid drape quality. Perfect for silhouettes that swish and flow around the body. 

Garment Suggestions:

Types: Lilac Haze is not your average suiting fabric; it is also ideal for your summer sewing projects. Consider the outstanding drape and subtle lustre of this fabric and make the most of its properties to create fit & flare dresses, full pleated trousers or culottes, occasion wear (mother of the Bride) dress coats with pleats and peplum details, or neat waistcoats and chic blazers. 

Put Lilac Haze to use for less formal but equally smart outfits, such as overshirts, shirt-dresses, tunics, pinafore dresses, and skirts that will all look stunning in this designer fabric.

Patterns: Patterns such as Pattern Stash's The Cordelia Trousers, The Jemima Waistcoat and The Amelia Skirt will showcase the quality of Lilac Haze. Consider more casual summer dresses and use patterns such as the Charlie Caftan, the Elodie Dress and the Fender Smock.

There are many other patterns available that are suitable to use with this fabric, think clean, simple lines and unfussy cuts! 

Other Uses:

Accessories: Use every scrap of your fabric and create matching accessories to complete your outfit, think scrunchies, headbands, neck ties and bags.

Furnishings: This fresh and calming cool lilac viscose twill will create luxury table cloths, placemats, napkins and table runners, perfect for special occasion events, wedding parties or a simple afternoon tea in the sun.

Upcycling: Get creative with your off-cuts and use them in your rag rugging, appliqué, and patchwork projects.