| Crepe - Satin backed |
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PhyllisC |
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| Posted on: |
6/29/09 1:14 PM |
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| Type: |
Woven |
| Suitable for: |
Loungewear
Lingerie
Tops
Formalwear
Bottoms
Blouses
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| Description: |
A heavy, drapey fabric that has a matte crepe finish on eone side and satin finish othe other. Both sides of the fabric an be used and/or both sides alternated in a garment |
| Tips: |
Crepe back satin is widely used in bridal and formalwear so its available in both silk and polyester in many colors. When choosing a synthetic look for heavy weight, deep color and good drape. Silk will be about 35% more expensive than synthetic.
The satin side will show press marks in synthetic as well as silk so a preass cloth is recommended.
Crepe back satin in silk and poly can be prewashed although washing will change the hand of the fabric quite a bit. Silk will shrink, poly will not. |
| Techniques: |
Crepe back satin ravels easily and must either be lined or the seams finished cleanly in a unlined garment. Seam finishes inlcude: serged, french seamed, Hong Kong seam, seam binding or lace binding. Depending on the fabric weight a 8/12 or 9/14 needle can be used. |
| Recommended Sources: |
Gorgeous Fabrics (both), Fabric.com (both though mostly poly), Thai Silks (silk only), Jo-Ann's (poly only) |
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