My Newest Project
Recently I went to visit Cairos garment district, to buy my fabrics. This is my first time buying fabric for two different protects.
For the first I bought Chiffon and Dupion silk as lining.
Chiffon
A sheer, elegant fabric with a slightly rough gauze-like texture and a beautiful drape. Made from fine twisted fibres, Chiffon silk is a very lightweight fabric with a slight stretch to it.
The perfect fabric for layering and creating volume. Commonly used for special occasion and wedding dresses in which a chiffon overlay creates a stunning flowy appearance. Also used for scarves, blouses and shirts.
Dupion Silk
A plain-weave, tightly woven double-thread silk with a crisp, textured appearance. Woven with different sized weft and warp threads produces a strong, durable fabric with a lustrous shine. Notice the occasional black speck which may run through the weave, this is part of the original cocoon of the silk worm.
A silk with plenty of charm and character, an iridescent look may be achieved by weaving two different coloured threads – known as shot silk. Dupion lends itself perfectly to elegant dresses, jackets, evening wear and bridal wear.
For my other dress I bought shot Taffeta and orange Cotton
I love the pictures of all the fabrics in the market! Also, nicely organized and detailed post! I am curious and look forward to seeing the project, good luck!
ReplyDeleteWhile I sew very little any more I love fabric and I am thrilled that Emiko is not only buying fabric, sewing fabric but designing incredible garments. I can't wait to see what the results are from this project. GOOD JOB EMIKO!
ReplyDeleteI just realized that I didn't identify myself in the above post. I am somewhat partial to the student but no matter that, I think she is very creative and innovative.
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