Looking for the ideal pattern to sew a printed viscose crepe? At Atelier 27, we love working with fluid fabrics, and our Lili viscose crepe is definitely one of our favorites.
With its beautiful drape, softness, and delicate floral print, it's perfect for creating feminine, comfortable, and elegant garments. To inspire you, we've selected 4 Ma Petite Fabrique patterns that work particularly well with this fabric... as well as with our other printed crepes.
Why is viscose crepe ideal for these sewing patterns?
Viscose crepe is a fabric appreciated by sewers for:
- its fluidity,
- its comfort,
- its supple drape,
- and its very feminine appearance.
It particularly enhances:
- drapes,
- ruffles,
- gathers,
- flowing skirts,
- and bohemian chic garments.
Our Lili print, with its small flowers on a black background, brings a lot of elegance while remaining easy to wear every day.
1. The Lili blouse/dress: the star of fluid fabrics
It's impossible not to start with Ma Petite Fabrique's Lili pattern, which almost seems to have been designed for viscose crepes.
In blouse or dress version, this pattern perfectly enhances:
- the movement of the fabric,
- the fluidity of the sleeves,
- and the natural drape of the garment.
With our Lili viscose crepe, the result immediately becomes romantic and refined. The hardest part is choosing from all the versions offered by Ma Petite Fabrique!
This pattern was created in collaboration with Ma Petite Fabrique and is the perfect combination in our opinion! It will be available on the online store in pocket format from May 22nd.
Why we love this combination:
- the fabric brings lightness to the design,
- the details remain delicate,
- the floral print gives the silhouette a lot of charm.
It's an excellent project if you like feminine and easy-to-wear pieces.
2. The Garance blouse: perfect for a floral print
The Garance blouse is another great choice for fluid viscoses.
Its feminine details and elegant cut highlight prints without over-complicating the design. Viscose crepe brings an airy and comfortable feel that we love to wear every day.
What we particularly like:
- the fluidity of the sleeves,
- the supple drape of the bust,
- and the immediate couture effect achieved with a lovely floral print.
Garance also works wonderfully with more graphic or bohemian printed crepes.
3. The Marius shorts: the perfect summer shorts
The Marius pattern is ideal for those who love comfortable and elegant summer pieces. There are 2 basic versions, one dressier and one casual, and several ruffle or overskirt options.
In a viscose crepe, the shorts immediately gain suppleness and femininity. The fabric naturally follows movements and gives a much more fluid result than with a rigid material.
Why viscose crepe works so well:
- the shorts remain light to wear,
- the ruffles maintain a nice movement, and you can choose whether or not to add the overskirt
- the floral print brings a very chic holiday spirit.
Paired with a small black or ecru top, it's a perfect summer outfit.
4. The Arlette skirt: a long, fluid and elegant skirt
The Arlette skirt is probably one of the most beautiful designs for showcasing a fluid printed fabric.
Viscose crepe brings:
- superb movement,
- a very elegant drape,
- and a lot of lightness to the silhouette.
With the Lili print, the result is feminine, timeless, and very couture.
We love:
- the natural fluidity of the skirt,
- the dancing effect of the fabric,
- and the bohemian chic feel obtained with the small floral motifs.
It's also an accessible pattern for getting started with sewing fluid fabrics.
Which pattern to choose for beginners with viscose?
If you're new to fluid fabrics, we recommend:
- a simple skirt,
- then a loose blouse,
- before attempting a wrap dress.
The most important thing is to wash your fabric, take your time when cutting, and use:
- a fine microtex needle or a fine jersey needle (round tip),
- plenty of pins to properly align the pieces before sewing
- and gentle ironing, placing the iron in several spots rather than spreading it, to avoid unwanted stretching during assembly.
- you can also lightly starch the fabric to make cutting easier if needed,
Viscose crepe requires a bit of precision, but the result is definitely worth it.
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