How to Sew with Brown Double Lush Velvet: Cozy Woodland Quilts, Pillows, and Throws
Some fabrics earn their place in a project because of a print. Double Lush Velvet earns its place because of how it feels. This Brown Double Lush Velvet from Riley Blake Designs, in the color called Let's Get Lost in the Woods, is a luxurious plush fabric designed by Tara Reed. It offers a double-sided plush texture that is sumptuously soft to the touch, a rich, velvety sheen, and a beautifully draping quality. It is 95% polyester and 5% spandex and measures 58"/60" wide, so one width goes a long way on comfort-first projects.
What this fabric is
Double Lush Velvet is described by Riley Blake Designs as a luxurious substrate that features double-sided plushness. It is soft, smooth, and dreamy to the touch, and it has a no-fray edge. That combination matters in practice. Because the plush is on both sides, a simple blanket does not need a separate backing fabric to feel finished and cozy against the skin. Because the edge does not fray, cut pieces stay clean while you work. And because the fabric drapes instead of standing stiff, it settles softly over a lap, a sofa arm, or a bed. The warm brown shade brings a grounded, woodland feeling that pairs naturally with the fabric's softness — cozy rather than formal, and easy to live with every day.
What it is best for
Reach for this fabric when the finished piece will be hugged, wrapped around shoulders, or reached for on a cold evening. Riley Blake Designs points to cozy blankets, elegant home decor, and stylish apparel, and describes Double Lush Velvet as perfect for snuggly quilts, pillows, and more. Specific ideas include a warm winter quilt, a chic throw pillow, or a cuddly baby blanket. The wide 58"/60" width is especially useful here: many throw and lap-size projects can be covered with fewer seams, which keeps the surface smooth and uninterrupted. For pillows, the sheen gives a simple square or lumbar shape a finished, elevated look without extra trim or complicated piecing.
Cutting and sewing tips for plush velvet
Cutting: Lay the fabric flat and smooth it gently without pulling it out of shape — the small amount of spandex gives it some give. Cut one layer at a time with a rotary cutter or sharp scissors so the plush does not shift under the blade, and mark your cutting lines on the back or with tailor's chalk where they will not show. Take advantage of the no-fray edge on simple blankets and throws, where a clean cut edge can be part of a quick, low-fuss finish.
Sewing: Plush, draping fabrics like to move under the presser foot, so pin or clip generously along the seam line and sew slowly, keeping gentle, even tension rather than stretching the fabric as you feed it. A longer stitch length often sits more smoothly on plush than a very short one, and it helps to test your stitch on a scrap first, since scraps of this fabric behave exactly like the project will. Keep designs simple — large pieces, straight seams, and generous shapes let the texture and sheen do the work.
Color pairing: This warm brown is a natural anchor. Pair it with cream and soft neutrals for a calm, woodland feel, with deep greens to lean into the forest theme in its name, or with other Double Lush Velvet colors for a tonal, texture-on-texture throw. Because the surface already has sheen and plush, busy prints compete with it; solid and quiet companions let it shine.
Care
Follow the care guidance listed for this fabric: machine wash cold. Washing gently and avoiding high heat will help any plush fabric keep its soft hand and sheen, so treat finished blankets and pillows kindly in the wash and they will stay snuggly for years of use.
Shop the Brown Double Lush Velvet 58/60" Let's Get Lost in the Woods at Linda's Electric Quilters.
