Viscose Lawn Fabric – Elephant Habitat Midnight | Lady McElroy

Designed by British textile house Lady McElroy, this Loretta Lawn fabric features the Elephant Habitat print with botanical motifs and elephants set against a deep midnight background. The design uses muted tones to create visual depth while remaining wearable and balanced.

The Loretta Lawn base is a lightweight viscose lawn with a smooth surface and soft drape, enhanced by a slight stretch for added comfort. Its fluid movement and breathable feel make it well suited for garment sewing that prioritizes ease and elegance.

Key Features

• Viscose lawn with slight stretch

• Lightweight fabric with fluid drape

• Smooth surface with soft movement

• Garment-quality fabric suitable for regular wear

Ideal For

• Flowing tops, dresses, and skirts

• Garments that benefit from drape and gentle stretch

• Sewists who enjoy expressive prints on lightweight 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: Elephant Habitat print
Colorway: Midnight with muted botanical tones
Composition: 98% viscose (rayon), 2% spandex
Weight: 125 g/m² (3.7 oz/yd²)
Width: 140 cm (55")
Stretch: Slight
Opacity: Opaque
Country of origin: Europe

🪡 Sewing Tips

Prewash before cutting to allow for shrinkage. Use a fine needle suitable for lightweight woven fabrics with stretch and test stitches on a scrap before sewing.

🧺 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 Elephant Habitat viscose lawn?

Flowing tops, dresses, and skirts — anything that benefits from drape plus the comfort of a slight stretch.

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 needle with all-purpose polyester thread; test stitches on a scrap before sewing.

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.