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Lustrous and Shiny Silks

Satin Crepe

Samples of Aurora Silk's entire fabric collection are included in the Fabric Portfolio.

Aurora Silk sells a full selection of natural dyes and mordants.

For ideas on which dyes and which mordants to use, view our Natural Dye colour Chart.

For more detailed dyeing recipes, read Brilliant Colours! by Cheryl Kolander.

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Shiny satin on one side, matte crepe on the other. This fabric is essentially the same as a 16 momme mid-weight Charmeuse, but is an extra wide 54".

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)

5+ yards

Natural white (undyed)

3" x 3 " Sample

Natural white (undyed)

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.

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