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SKU: 2609ES06

Bad Romance

Regular price £15.00 per metre

Red and lilac florals on olive, 100% viscose, 145cm wide, fluid and drapey for dresses and blouses. Learn more

Metre

✂️ We sell by the half metre, but your fabric will be cut as one continuous piece.

Sold by the half metre and cut as one continuous piece.

2 free samples, then 75p each plus shipping. Max 5 per order.

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Matching Lining : £3.50 / per metre

Superior Anti Static Dress Linings
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Matching Thread : £1.50 / unit

Coats Moon Polyester Sewing Thread (1000 yard)

Matching Thread : £2.30 / unit

Gutermann Sew All Thread (100m)

Description

Big, painterly blooms in tomato red, deep burgundy and lilac sprawl across a warm olive green ground in this 100% viscose, linked by curling lavender stems and leaves edged in fine dotted outlines. Cream polka dots scattered between the flowers keep it from feeling heavy, and touches of black give the petals real definition. At 130gsm it's a light, smooth woven with a soft handle and that fluid, liquid drape viscose does so well.

It's a generous print with plenty going on, part botanical, part paisley, and the olive base makes those reds and purples glow rather than shout. The reverse shows a much paler, washed-out version of the design, so keep track of your right side when cutting. There's no stretch, and like most viscose it can shift about on the table, so a sharp pair of shears and a few extra pins will help.

At a glance

Composition100% Viscose
Width145cm / 57"
Weight130gsm
ConstructionWoven
Stretch (weft)0%
Stretch (warp)0%

What to make with it

That swishy drape belongs in a dress that moves. The Named Taimi Dress lets the fabric fall softly from the shoulders, while Tilly and the Buttons' Indigo Top and Dress shows off the print across its simple bodice and gathered tiers. For something easier still, the Wardrobe By Me Big Shirt Dress turns it into a relaxed, roomy layer that looks just as good belted as worn loose.

It would also make a lovely blouse or wide sleeved top for autumn, worn with dark denim or plain tailored trousers to let the florals take the lead. Cut on the bias for a slinky midi skirt if you fancy something with a bit more swing.

Good for

  • Dresses
  • Blouses
  • Skirts
  • Palazzo pants
  • Scarves

Patterns we would pick

  • Sewing Patterns

    Named - Taimi Dress & Top Pattern (UK 4-28)

    Regular price £23.00 p/u

  • Sewing Patterns

    Tilly and the Buttons - Indigo Top & Dress Pattern (UK 6-24)

    Regular price £16.50 p/u

  • Sewing Patterns

    Wardrobe by Me - Big Shirt Dress Pattern

    Regular price £16.00 p/u

Care & washing

Allow 2-10% shrinkage to be on the safe side. Wash the fabric before making up, in the same way you'll wash the finished make, drying methods included, so it settles once rather than after it's sewn.

Test a sample area first to find the most suitable way to wash it. We can't accept liability for fabrics washed or treated incorrectly.

Dry Clean - Any Solvent Except Trichloroethylene.

Care & washing

WashingMachine wash 30°C
DryingDo not tumble dry
IroningIron on a low heat
BleachDo not bleach
ShrinkageAllow 2-10% on the first wash

Delivery & returns

Delivery

Processing Your Order: We aim to dispatch all orders within 1-2 working days. Our team is dedicated to ensuring your order is handled with care and sent out promptly.

UK Delivery:

Royal Mail Tracked 48 - 2nd Class Delivery: This is our standard Royal Mail service. Delivery is typically estimated at 2–3 working days from dispatch, although times can vary.
Royal Mail Tracked 24 - 1st Class Delivery: A faster Royal Mail option, typically estimated at 1–2 working days from dispatch. Please note that this is not a guaranteed next day service.
Courier Delivery: We offer a courier service via Parcelforce for customers requiring a faster delivery option. We aim to dispatch eligible orders placed before 1pm on the same working day, but this cannot be guaranteed. Courier delivery is generally expected on the next working day following dispatch. Orders placed on Friday may not be collected until the following Monday. This service is tracked.

We process orders Monday to Friday, so weekend orders begin processing the following Monday.

We deliver worldwide - view our full list of international destinations.

All delivery times are estimates and may be affected by circumstances outside our control once your parcel has been handed to the delivery provider.

Returns

We want you to love your order! If you’re not completely happy, you can return items within 28 days of receiving your order.

Please note that fabrics are cut to order, so a restocking fee may apply. Some items are non-returnable except where faulty or not as described.

Read our full returns policy

Delivery & returns

UK standard From £4.95
Free over £85
Samples 2 Free
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