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Fabric Suggestions for 160 Hawaiian Mu'umu'u

May 30, 2025

Fabric Suggestions for 160 Hawaiian Mu'umu'u

We have a number of fabrics in stock right now that would be perfect for making our 160 Hawaiian Mu'umu'u!  This pattern calls for fabric that has a bit of drape or flow to it.  And, traditionally, it would be made with bright colors and large floral or tropical prints.  A lightweight (not too crisp) cotton is a great choice, but a rayon or viscose would give even more flow.  Or a cotton/rayon blend would be great.  A lightweight linen can also be nice, even in a solid color, for a more conservative look.  There are a lot of options and we are going to list some great choices below.  What fabric would you make this dress in?

purple linen fabric
First, this purple linen would make a gorgeous mu'umu'u dress in a solid color -- for a more conservative look than a bright print.  See all our linen fabrics here -- there are a number that would be beautiful for this pattern.

flat seersucker print in blue and white and green floral
Next, we love this large print on a flat seersucker cotton. The large floral design is great for a mu'umu'u and the cotton seersucker is lightweight and has a great drape.  We have several other flat cotton seersucker floral prints you can see here and here and here.
navy blue fabric with small parrot print
I really love this parrot print viscose challis from Italy.  The print is a little small for a typical mu'umu'u but has a tropical theme (the parrots are cute).  And the fabric has a gorgeous drape and is really fun! 
tropical fronds rayon challis fabric
This large tropical print is also perfect for the mu'umu'u!  This fabric is also a viscose challis from Italy and the fronds are 7-8" wide.  This fabric has great movement and is lovely! 
We also have a brighter yellow tropical print in the same fabric that would also be very fun!


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