Fabric Godmother - 'Kew' Viscose | Cotton | Linen

This Fabric is sold in units of 50cm (.5m; ½ m).    Eg. for 2.5m, enter the quantity ‘5’. 

If the precise colour, weight and feel of the fabric is important for your decision, the best option to eliminate disappointment is to use the Swatch Service.  See under the 'About' tab and 'Cloth' tab for more details. 

Fabric Godmother - Kew - Viscose | Cotton | Linen

• Composition: 61% Viscose 30% Cotton 9% Linen
• Weight:  150gsm (it's a bit lighter than the classic 195gsm FG linen Viscose blend)
• Width: 150cm 
• OEKO-TEX Standard 100
• Allow 5% shrinkage
• Directional 

FG don't expand upon the connection to Kew Gardens for this print, but it's a stunning blue tropical print, and takes a cue from Palm House of Kew Gardens.   The glass house was built between 1844 and 1848, and it is still at the heart of Kew Gardens.  The soft denim-y blues and (barely) off-white background offer a sophisticated take on the 'tropical print'.   This cloth is a lovely combination of viscose, cotton and linen.  It light (but not too light) and has a beautiful drape. 

• This fabric is woven from a natural linen flax which causes visible slubs during the printing process. This texture is part of the natural charm of the fabric and not a flaw.
• The cloth is not that see-through, so you won't need to line it.  It's ideal for blouses, dresses, trousers and skirts.

 Cloth Edit is proud to stock a curated collection of Fabric Godmother fabrics.  

We stock so many beautiful sewing patterns that would be a perfect match with this fabric. Here are some Indie Pattern suggestions:

• Tilly and the Buttons - Lottie, Lyra, Stevie, Nell, Samara, Frida
• Wardrobe By Me - Freedom Dress, Perfect Tunic, Piper, Tropicana, Whisper
• Elbe Textiles - Fremantle Pants, Homme Wrap, Townsend Shirt, Sanders Button-Up. 
• Singuliere by Cousette - Espelette, Sandelette, Bridgette, Soerette,  Buchette, Bobinette, Blondinette, Djette, Huguette
  
• Ann Ringstrand - Holy Shirtdress, Gather Dress (and check out the SEW book). 
• Atelier Brunette - Le Pyjama, La Chemisette, La Robe Chemise
  
• Merchant and Mills - Edie, Ellis and Hattie, Ellsworth, Factory, Florence, Shepherd, Winnie
  
• Atelier Jupe - Lynn, Zoey, Liv, Sienna, Frida, Tilda, Pippa, Lottie/Kate, Este
• The Avid Seamstress - The Blouse, The Everyday Shirt, The Pyjama Bottoms, Sun Dress, Jumpset Dress.
• Atelier Scammit - Zephir 
• Closet Core Patterns – Carolyn, Pauline, Kalle, Jenna
• Folkwear Patterns – Mexico Dress (and Top), Victorian Shirt, Poet's Blouse, Gibson Girl Blouse, Chinese PJs, Armistice Blouse, English Smock. Edwardian Gown, Fifties Fit & Flare, Metro Middy.
• Friday Pattern Co. – Sagebrush Top, Square Neck, Top Wilder Gown, Davenport, Saturday Skirt Set, Saguaro, Donny, Avenir
• I AM Patterns – Jain, Joy, Juliette,  Octarine, Aura, Helios, Marty
  
• Maison Fauve - Tilda, Penelope, Zenith, Atlas, Lauren, Mia, Niki, Byzance, Violette, Marissa, Soho, Skyline, Chelsea, Haut Vol, Transat, Scala
• Named Patterns – Helmi, Reeta Shirt Dress, Ninni, Valo, Hali, Syli, Taiko, Lilja, Sylvi, Taiko, Sisko
  
• The Assembly Line – Cuff Top, Cuff Dress, Oversized Shirt, The Shirt Dress, Front Pleat Shirt, Classic Shirt, Poncho Shirt.
  
• Sew House Seven - Romey, Remy, Sauvie, Wildwood

Washing Instructions:

Machine washable at 30 degrees, cool iron and hang out to dry straight after washing, please note when you wash viscose it can become stiffer when wet but the softness and drape will return as it dries.  

To ensure the long life of a garment, don’t tumble dry as this breaks down the fibres. It is preferable to wash inside out. Wash colours separately. Dry in shade and inside out.  Use a warm/hot iron and spot test.