Weight: Light Composition: 100% Polyester Width: 150cm / 59inch Pattern repeat: 3cm / 1.12inch This soft silky and drapey polyester dress weight fabric in classic black with subtle white polka dots has the cutest addition of tiny hot pink envelope like shapes. Billet Doux, (French for love letters), is a superb feminine fabric with a definite retro vibe. This will make excellent 1940s tea dresses as well as bang up to date feminine ensembles. Closely woven with a strong and stable width and lengthwise handle, good bias stretch and movement, with a stunning fluid and weighty drape. So why not create the perfect retro 1940s tea dress; think feminine drapes and cute gathers. Also perfect for 1950s style shirtwaist dresses with nipped-in waists and full skirts, softly draped jumpsuits and playsuits, pleated culottes and shorts. Billet Doux will make sophisticated pussy bow blouses and dresses too!