Penelope - Textured cotton midi
Cheerful and smart. Penelope is your go to for comfort and fabulousness! Breezy from the bust down thanks to a loose fit and structured cotton seersucker fabric. We have made it more fitted around the shoulders and bust with pleats at the shoulders. Cinch in at waist with fabric sash. Belt loops at the back for those who like to cinch in the waste without adding a horizontal (belt look) at front. For other styling and garment variations - see additional Penelope listings.
This garment is sewn from cotton fabric. It contains cotton thread, flat wooden buttons (inside, with cotton loopers, to keep your bra strap secured and out of site) and silk organza to give hidden support and structure at neckline.
The only plastic in this garment is the brand and care labels made of recycled polyester by Australian business Ted + Toot
Garment features
Comfortable
100% cotton
Seersucker fabric is especially breathable. It is intentionally woven to create a textured surface which promotes air circulation and breathability.
No hard trims
Easy to put on
Pulls over head
Free from zips and buttons
Fabric sash included
Travel friendly
Made from cotton seersucker this dress doesn’t need to be ironed
Deep side seam pockets
About your fabric
What’s not to love? Breathable, textured and doesn’t require ironing.
The fabulous fabric origins: The first seersucker fabrics originated in India, and was first known as shir o shekar, which means ‘milk & sugar.’ It was suitably named due to its’ crease free combination of smooth and rough stripes. The texture is made during the weaving process when the warp yarns (those that run up and down the body) are interwoven at different tensions. This natural puckering creates pockets of space, allowing for air circulation and breathability.
This flower print cotton seersucker fabric has been sourced as deadstock fabric from Wall Fabrics. It is 100% cotton. Fabric texture is permanent - it will stay true after washing.
