Fabric Godmother - 'Secret Garden' Viscose | Linen

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

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Fabric Godmother - Secret Garden - Viscose | Linen

For the UK summer, Fabric Godmother have reprinted 'Sardinia' and 'Le Weekend' viscose linens (both incredible best-sellers) and created the gorgeous 'Pranzo' print on a cotton lawn, and the 'Scallop Star' and 'Secret Garden' prints, both stunning viscose linen blends. 

• Composition: 80% Viscose 20% Linen
• Weight:  160gsm 
• Width: 135cm 
• OEKO-TEX Standard 100
• Allow 5% shrinkage
• Non-Directional

This print has been a best-seller in the UK, and I know you'll love it too.  If you've been following #SewAprilBlouse26 you would have seen some lovely blouses in this print (and in the more circular variation on Viscose crepe).  I love this version as it divides the floral into squares with a delicate grid of trailing leaves that feature a bow where they intersect.  Inside the squares is an assortment of flowers, and the colours vary from pinks, blues, soft apricot, and a range of green foliage.   The design is inspired by heirloom embroidered tablecloths, and in the close-up images you'll see a gorgeous cross-stich effect.  

This viscose linen blend has a bit more viscose than the Sardinia and Le Weekend viscose linen blends.  This is the same weight as 'Scallop Star' (160gsm), so it's a bit lighter and also a bit smoother than Sardinia and Le Weekend.  Both types of blends are stunning, but this is more like a very good weight viscose, with some fine linen texture.  In the images you'll see Fabric Godmother's sample of the Lisi Dress | Blouse (avail at FG). 

• This fabric is woven from a natural linen flax which can cause small 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:

• Atelier Jupe - Robyn, Lori, Lynn, Zoey, Liv, Sienna, Frida, Tilda, Olivia, Emily, Chloe, Pippa, Lottie/Kate, Solange, Savannah, Lea, Alana, Este, Ava, Hannah, Gabrielle, Stina, Martha, Alexa, Lori, Rosie, Sophie
• Tilly and the Buttons - Mabel, Lottie, Lyra, Stevie, Samara, Indigo, Nell, Frida.
  
• Ikatee - Alex, Budapest, Okinawa, Sakura, Sifnos, Singapour, Zanzibar
• Wardrobe By Me - Silke, Tulip, Whisper, Savannah, Abby, Big Shirt, Moira, Freedom Dress, Perfect Tunic, Piper, Tropicana
• Singuliere by Cousette - Espelette, Jupette, Sandelette, Bridgette, Soerette, Buchette, Bobinette, Miette, Blondinette, Huguette, Djette, Bronzette, Operette.
• Ann Ringstrand - Check out the SEW books for the shirts and shirtdresses.
• Atelier Brunette - Le Pyjama, La Chemisette, La Robe Chemise, La Robe Butterfly, La Blouse, La Chemisette Structuree
• Seasons of East - Summer in New York, Autumn in London
• Sewing and the City - Mercer, Essex
• Merchant and Mills - Edie, Ellis and Hattie, Ellsworth, Florence, Winnie
• Now and Then - Beach Pyjamas, Tilbury, All Seasons, Hepburn, Revere, Amelie
• The Avid Seamstress - The Blouse, The Everyday Shirt
• Atelier Scammit - Petites Choses, Artesane, Astree, Vertige, Zephir 
• Closet Core Patterns – Cielo, Elodie, Charlie, Carolyn, Pauline, Kalle, Nicks, Jenna, Fiore, Azure, Sepia. 
• Folkwear Patterns – Mexico Dress (and Top), Poet's Shirt, Japanese Kimono, Afghan Dress, Chinese PJs, Blonde Bombshell, Fifties Fit & Flair, Calico Day Dress, Lindy Shirt Dress, 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, Irma, Octarine, Heset, Marty
  
• Maison Fauve - Almost, Doll, Scala, Vittoria, Volata, Petula, Belle, Tilda, Penelope, Zenith, Atlas, Lauren, Mia, Niki, Byzance, Violette, Marissa, Soho, Skyline, Chelsea, Haut Vol, Transat, Primrose, and so many more.
• Named Patterns – Helmi, Ninni, Hali, Syli, Taiko, Lilja, Sylvi, Taiko, Sisko
  
• The Assembly Line – Cuff Top, Cuff Dress, Oversized 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.