Polyester Crepe Fabric – Alessia Limited Edition | Atelier 27

Alessia is a Limited Edition polyester crepe made from 98% polyester and 2% elastane. Designed by independent Atelier 27, it features the floral Alessia print in a palette of ivory, plum, olive, and red. The crepe construction gives it a fine crepe texture, and it drapes fluidly with light stretch, allowing it to move easily with the body — making it ideal for tops, dresses, skirts, and other garments that benefit from movement. Created and printed in France, this print is produced in a single small run and will not be reprinted once sold out.

The hand is soft with a fine crepe texture. It falls smoothly away from the body without clinging, offering fluid movement while the added elastane provides gentle flexibility. The fabric remains stable enough to handle during sewing while maintaining its fluid drape.

Sold by the half yard.

Key Features

98% polyester, 2% elastane crepe. Lightweight to midweight (130 g/m²). Fluid drape with light stretch. Fine crepe texture. Created and printed in France.

Ideal For

Blouses, dresses, skirts, and flowing trousers year-round. The slight stretch adds comfort to fitted styles.

Fabric Details

Design: Alessia print. Colorway: Ivory, plum, olive, red. Composition: 98% polyester, 2% elastane. Weight: 130 g/m². Width: 145 cm. Opacity: Opaque. Created and printed in France.

Care Instructions

Machine wash cold, inside out, gentle cycle. Pre-wash before cutting. Iron on low. Do not dry clean. Do not tumble dry — hang dry only.

Sewing Tips

Use a fine universal or microtex needle and handle the fabric carefully while cutting to maintain accuracy. Test stitches on a scrap before sewing. A stretch stitch can help accommodate the fabric's elasticity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I sew with this fabric?

Blouses, dresses, skirts, and flowing trousers, year-round. The slight stretch adds comfort to fitted styles.

How much fabric do I need for a dress or blouse?

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, and a midi dress 5–6 — order 4 units for 2 continuous yards.

Will it shrink?

Very little — polyester is dimensionally stable. Pre-wash cold before cutting and hang to dry.

Is it see-through?

No — at 130 g/m² it is opaque; unlined garments are fine.

What needle and thread should I use?

A fine microtex needle (70/10) with all-purpose polyester thread; a slight zigzag or stretch stitch accommodates the 2% elastane.

Is it really limited edition?

Yes — Atelier 27 prints each design in a single small run in France and never reprints it. When our bolt sells out, this print is gone for good. We stock it here in the US, so there is no import shipping or customs from France.