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Lustrous and Shiny Silks

Satin Crepe

Satin Crepe, natural

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Shiny satin on one side, matte crepe on the other. This fabric is similar to a 16 momme mid-weight satin Charmeuse, but is an extra wide 54". There is a subtile surface texture created by the longer "floats" of this satin, compressed by the crepe back. And the drape has slightly more bias give than does Charmeuse.

Can be custom Artisan hand dyed in any of Cheryl's Aurora Silk colours. Minimum 5 yds, maximum per dyelot 10 yds. Most colours are $50 to $60 per yard. Please email or call in your order: 503-286-4149, M-Th 11-3 Pacific Time. A very popular fabric with high end, sustainable and truely eco fashion designers! Allow plenty of time for Artisan hand dye work.

 

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1-4 yards

Natural white (undyed)

$18.50/yard

5+ yards

Natural white (undyed)

$16/yard

Wholesale 20+ yards

Natural white (undyed)

$14/yard

 

3" x 3 " Sample

Natural white (undyed)

$2

NATURAL DYED COLOURS on this shimmery drapey silk:

SHIMMER SUNSHINE YELLOW - on hand!

indigo blue can always be dyed for you! ($50 per yard - dark Indigo)

any other of Aurora Silk 120 named and numbered colours (minimum 5 yds, $250)

please email dyer@aurorasilk.com or call Cheryl at 503-286-4149 (afternoons 1-4 Pacific time is best).

 

Fabric Information

  • Fibre content: 100% natural silk; reeled silk from conventionally raised cocoons
  • Source: China
  • Width: 54"
  • Weight per linear yard: aprox 2.5 oz
  • Commonly used for: Blouses, lingerie, stoles, evening dresses, skirts, dancing scarves, wall drapes.
  • Weft (width) shrinkage: aprox 2%
  • Warp (length) shrinkage: aprox 5%
  • Recommended care: Machine wash: gentle cycle, warm water, mild soap (hand dishwashing soap like Crystal White or Ivory). Never use bleach or harsh detergents on silk.
  • Tumble dry on low heat. Remove from dryer as soon as dry. For smoothest finish, iron from barely damp state on "wrong" side of fabric.
  • Alternate care: Hand wash, line dry and iron smooth. Or Dry Clean.