Viscose Crepe Fabric – Ivory White Limited Edition | My Dress Made
$11.45 USD
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Viscose Crepe Fabric – Ivory White Limited Edition | My Dress Made
$11.45 USD
From independent French studio My Dress Made, this is a warm ivory rather than a cold white — the difference matters. A stark optical white flattens skin; this one has enough softness in it to sit kindly against most complexions, and it reads as considered rather than clinical.
The crepe weave gives it a fine pebbled grain you can see close up and feel under the hand. That texture is what keeps a solid interesting: it catches light unevenly, so the fabric shows its own folds instead of going flat. At 140 g/m² it has more body than most viscose crepes — enough to hold a gathered waist or a tie — while still falling in fluid, natural drape.
It is slightly transparent, which is worth planning around rather than being surprised. A floaty blouse, a gathered top or a tie-back camisole is perfectly fine unlined. A fitted bodice, a straight skirt or anything cut close will likely require lining.
This is a Limited Edition colorway — produced responsibly in small runs. When our stock of this fabric is gone, we will likely not be able to re-stock.
Composition: 100% viscose. Made from wood fibers grown in sustainably managed forests.
Best uses: blouses, shirts, camisoles and tie-back tops, wrap and gathered dresses, and wide-leg trousers.
Care: Machine wash at 30°C. Iron at a moderate temperature, 150°C maximum. Do not tumble dry. Do not dry clean.
Sold by the half yard.
✂️ Fabric Details
Design: Solid.
Colorway: Warm ivory white.
Composition: 100% viscose.
Weight: 140 g/m² (approx. 4.1 oz/yd²). Width: 144 cm (approx. 57").
Stretch: None.
Opacity: Semi-sheer — flowy or gathered garments are usually fine unlined; line anything close fitting.
Designed in France, woven & dyed in Italy.
🪡 Sewing Tips
Pre-wash before cutting — viscose shrinks on the first wash. Use a fine universal or microtex needle (70/10–80/12) with a shorter stitch length and cut single-layer with pattern weights; crepe shifts under the shears. Because it is semi-sheer, plan your inside finishes as carefully as your outside ones — French seams or bias binding, and avoid dark interfacing or facings that will shadow through. If you are lining a fitted piece, a lightweight ivory viscose or cupro will move with the fabric rather than fighting it. Pale fabric shows marking, so test any chalk or pen on a scrap first.
🧺 Care Instructions
Machine wash at 30°C. Iron at a moderate temperature, 150°C maximum. Do not tumble dry. Do not dry clean. Always pre-wash before cutting.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is it see-through?
This is a semi-sheer viscose crepe, so whether you'll want a lining depends on your garment: a slim-fitting bodice, a straight skirt or a fitted blouse will need one, while a flowy top, a gathered dress or anything with volume is usually fine unlined. My Dress Made specifically recommend lining the skirt of a dress.
What can I sew with this fabric?
Blouses, shirts, camisoles and tie-back tops, wrap and gathered dresses, jumpsuits, and wide-leg trousers. It is also the solid that anchors a printed fabric — pair it with a busy print for a top-and-bottom outfit that doesn't compete with itself.
How much fabric do I need?
Fabric is sold by the half yard, cut in one continuous piece. A fitted top typically takes 2–3 half-yard units, a blouse or shirt 3–4, wide-leg trousers 5–6, and a midi dress 5–6. Order 4 units for 2 continuous yards. Add extra if you are lining it from the same fabric.
Will it shrink?
Yes — expect some. Viscose typically shrinks around 5% on the first wash, enough to change a fit noticeably. Pre-wash before cutting and wash it the way you intend to wash the finished garment.
Will it stay white?
Treat it like any pale garment: wash it separately or with like colors, avoid overloading the machine, and skip the tumble dryer entirely — heat is what yellows viscose over time. Line dry. If line drying outside, do not hang in direct sunlight.
What needle and thread should I use?
A fine universal or microtex needle (70/10–80/12) with all-purpose polyester thread and a slightly shorter stitch length; test on a scrap first.
Is it really limited edition?
Yes — My Dress Made produces fabric in small runs to prevent over production and waste. When our stock of this fabric sells out, we will likely not be able to re-stock. We stock it here in the US, so there are no import shipping, tariff, or customs processing fees.