A lively dance of birds, beasts and wind-tossed leaves strikes the beat beneath the cover of jungle trees. Our Mood Exclusive Understory Samba Stretch Cotton Sateen patterns out a groovy beat of jaguars, cranes, foliage and floral motifs. From The Rio Collection, this breathable and wrinkle-resistant material is sure to capture your attention. Soft and smooth in hand, its medium weight construction offers a 10% stretch through the weft. With a slightly crisp, malleable drape, create delightful shift dresses, voluminous wrap skirts, and casual surplice blouses. Swing by our Mood Sewciety Blog to take a glance at our free Lantana Maxi Shirt, Daylily Skirt, Cypress Dress, Nepeta Blazer, Nymania Pants, Dogwood Ensemble and Ulmus Dress sewing patterns for more inspiration.

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Shipping Policy

At Mood Fabrics, we prioritize efficiency and strive to deliver your fabric orders in a timely manner. Most orders are processed within 72 hours, with international orders potentially requiring an additional 1-2 days for processing. Certain items may have additional processing time, particularly those beginning with PV, FS36003-, SUN, AWG, and "Home" products.

Once your order has been processed and shipped, we use various shipping methods. USPS Ground typically delivers orders within 3-7 business days, UPS 2nd Day Air guarantees delivery within 2 business days, and UPS Next Day Air ensures delivery the next business day after shipping.

For customers needing expedited options, we offer UPS Next Day and 2nd Day Air shipping, available for an additional cost. To qualify for expedited shipping, orders must be placed by 1:00 PM EST.

Refund Policy

Please note that fabrics and trims are not returnable, while buttons and notions may be exchanged or returned for store credit within 30 days of the original shipping date.

Fabric Width	55" (139.7cm)
Returnable	No
Reorderable	No - Deadstock
Content	97% Cotton, 3% Elastane
Color	Tofu
Color Family	White, Green
V Repeat	30.000000
H Repeat	21.000000
Pattern	Animal, Nature
Max Roll Length	30 Yards

HOW TO CARE FOR COTTON FABRICS:
Machine-wash warm or cold, tumble dry. Pull straight from the dryer to prevent wrinkles, or iron while damp. Prewash cotton fabrics before cutting out your pattern.

These care instructions given are for Cotton Fabrics in general, however, Mood Fabrics does not accept responsibility for fabrics that are incorrectly laundered/damaged by following these instructions. Customers must test a swatch before laundering any fabrics at home to avoid damaging the goods.

1 review for Stretch Cotton Sateen – Olive Animals and Leaves – Understory Samba Print – Mood Exclusive Rio Collection

Rated 4 out of 5

Marissa M. (verified owner) – August 15, 2025

Love how soft the cotton sateen is and bought this in a few different prints. The one issue is that I feel like stitches tend to get swallowed by the fabric so it's hard to undo them, but still worth it!

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Stretch Cotton Sateen – Olive Animals and Leaves – Understory Samba Print – Mood Exclusive Rio Collection

Stretch Cotton Sateen - Olive Animals and Leaves - Understory Samba Print - Mood Exclusive Rio Collection

1 review for Stretch Cotton Sateen – Olive Animals and Leaves – Understory Samba Print – Mood Exclusive Rio Collection

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