Lightweight cotton sateen, Bohemian floral, red

Product description

This lightweight sateen, made of pure cotton, is perfect for making dresses and blouses and looks great in comfortable casualwear. Its satin weave gives it the smooth, lustrous surface that is characteristic of cotton sateen. It drapes in soft folds and holds its shape nicely in gathered skirts and puffed sleeves. If used in lined garments, we recommend selecting the sheerest lining fabric possible, such as habotai or voile.

Traditional product

By purchasing this fabric you are supporting European textile traditions. It is printed with the latest technology by a Czech textile printer with a century-long history. If you are looking for a quality print for garment making, not just patchwork, you’ll love this material.

Limited edition

This pattern is part of a limited-edition collection of historical patterns from Sartor Bohemia (all rights reserved) and is produced in limited quantities. Don’t miss your chance to take some home, we may not have it in stock again.

Premium cotton sateen

• Woven with very fine yarn
• High thread count
• Quality cotton does not fray so fabric stays smooth
• Latest printing technology
• Top-quality, colorfast inks

We recommend this fabric for

• Women’s blouses and shirts
• Tunics
• Scarves
• Summer dresses
• Gathered skirts and sleeves
• Structured garments

Bohemian pattern in Biedermeier style

This bold floral pattern, set against the “Turkey red” so popular in the 19^th century makes for a lively and dynamic fabric. This and similar prints are popular among Bohemian folklorists for the scarves that are an integral part of many regional folk costumes, or kroj.

This particular motif was created in 1835 by print designers at the Leitenberger textile works. The Leitenberger family launched their operations in the central Bohemian town of Kosmonosy at the end of the 18^th century and successfully held their own on the European market against English and French competitors by offering “taste and affordability.”

Biedermeier was the dominant decorative style of the respectable middle class in early-to-mid 19^th century Vienna and German-speaking central Europe. It derives from the Empire style.

Where you might use Biedermeier prints

• Biedermeier costuming, roughly 1815–1848
• Other 19^th century styles, from Regency to Victorian
• Contemporary design, to introduce a sense of grace, delicacy, and harmony
• Any time you want to make a pretty blouse or dress

Care

Machine wash 40°C. Because this fabric is fine, use a lower spin cycle; gentle handling will prolong your fabric’s lifespan. Iron on cotton setting, with or without steam.