Viscose Lawn Fabric – The Elephant & The Chameleon | Lady McElroy

Designed by British textile house Lady McElroy, this Rickardi Lawn fabric features The Elephant & The Chameleon print, a digitally printed jungle scene combining elephants and chameleons in vibrant green, teal, mustard, and French navy tones. The bold illustration is balanced by the lightweight nature of the base cloth, making it visually striking yet wearable.

Rickardi Lawn is a finely woven viscose lawn that combines the smooth feel of cotton lawn with the airy movement of challis. Its fluid drape and breathable hand make it comfortable to sew and ideal for garments that benefit from softness and movement.

Key Features

• Viscose lawn with smooth, airy hand

• Lightweight fabric with fluid drape

• Tightly woven surface with soft movement

• Garment-quality fabric suitable for regular wear

Ideal For

• Dresses, skirts, shirts, and blouses

• Lightweight jackets and statement garments

• Sewists who enjoy bold prints on fluid fabrics

Limited Edition — this print is produced in a limited run and not reprinted once sold out. When this fabric is gone, it is gone for good.

A considered choice for garments you’ll reach for again and again.

Sold by the half yard.

✂️ Fabric Details

Design: The Elephant & The Chameleon print
Colorway: Green, teal, mustard, and French navy
Composition: 100% LENZING™ ECOVERO™ viscose (rayon)
Weight: 115 g/m² (3.4 oz/yd²)
Width: 140 cm (55")
Stretch: None
Opacity: Opaque
Country of origin: Europe

🪡 Sewing Tips

Prewash before cutting to allow for shrinkage. Use a fine needle suitable for lightweight viscose fabrics and handle gently while cutting to minimize shifting.

🧺 Care Instructions

Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle.
Line dry.
Iron at a low temperature as needed.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What can I sew with the The Elephant & The Chameleon viscose lawn?

Dresses, skirts, shirts, and blouses — plus lightweight jackets and statement garments that show off the jungle scene.

How much fabric do I need?

Most blouses take 1.5–2 yards (3–4 half-yard units) and most dresses 2.5–3.5 yards (5–7 units). At 55" wide, this fabric is wider than many quilting cottons, so you may need less than your pattern envelope suggests.

Will it shrink?

Viscose can shrink up to about 5% on the first wash. Prewash before cutting.

Is it see-through?

No — it is opaque in normal wear, so no lining is needed.

What needle and thread should I use?

A fine 70/10 Microtex needle with all-purpose polyester thread; handle gently while cutting to minimize shifting.

Is it really limited edition?

Yes — this is a small-batch limited run and will not be reprinted once sold out. We stock it here in the US, so there is no import shipping or customs from the UK.

Are you an authorized Lady McElroy stockist?

Yes — Sew Fabric Obsessed is an authorized Lady McElroy “Go Greener” stockist, and every cut ships from our US studio.