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Who sells silk matka? (Moderated by Deepika, Sharon1952)
Posted on: 3/22/11 7:52 PM ET
I would like to try some silk matka but I have found very little offered. Anyone have a good source?
Posted on: 3/22/11 8:05 PM ET
In reply to sewwhatif
http://www.bblackandsons.com/fabrics-silk-matka-fabric-c-68_112.html
I ordered some hair canvas recently-they were extremely quick in shipping even though charges from LA were a little high. I would definitely purchase from them again.
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I ordered some hair canvas recently-they were extremely quick in shipping even though charges from LA were a little high. I would definitely purchase from them again.
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wino
Posted on: 3/22/11 9:15 PM ET
Sawyer Brook normally has silk matka.
Posted on: 3/23/11 8:40 AM ET
In reply to dresscode
Thanks to both of you for the info. When I googled Matka I saw Black and Son but at first glance it looked British so I scrolled through it. Glad you set me straight. I think I am somewhat confused about matka anyway as I didn't realize that it was the same as raw silk. I also didn't know it was not colorfast which kind of nixes it for the project I had in mind.
Posted on: 3/23/11 2:45 PM ET
In reply to sewwhatif
Why isn't it colorfast, I wonder? Usually, Silk is colorfast.
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Fabric Purchased in 2011: 37 yards
Fabric Sewn in 2011: 0 yards
Current Contest Moderator: Lined Jacket
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Fabric Sewn in 2011: 0 yards
Current Contest Moderator: Lined Jacket
Current Contest Participant: Mini Wardrobe
Posted on: 3/27/11 8:30 AM ET
Sewwhtif,
I purchased some black silk matka with the intention of making a simple jacket. The fabric was a disaster. As you already noted, it is NOT colorfast. It bled and bled and bled and bled.......... In the process of trying to remove the excess die, I ruined the fabric. I don't recommend it. Look for a plain old raw silk or silk noile. Janies Sewing Corner has a few pieces of raw silk/silk noile. She doesn't really sell via Internet but she might make an exception. I have a cut of one of them for a jacket I hope to make soon. It is always worth a try to ask.
Good luck.
Patty
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I purchased some black silk matka with the intention of making a simple jacket. The fabric was a disaster. As you already noted, it is NOT colorfast. It bled and bled and bled and bled.......... In the process of trying to remove the excess die, I ruined the fabric. I don't recommend it. Look for a plain old raw silk or silk noile. Janies Sewing Corner has a few pieces of raw silk/silk noile. She doesn't really sell via Internet but she might make an exception. I have a cut of one of them for a jacket I hope to make soon. It is always worth a try to ask.
Good luck.
Patty
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Machines:
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Juki TL98Q Lockstitch
Juki Exceed F-600
Janome Coverpro 1000cpx Coverhem
White Superlock 1900 Serger
Juki 644D Serger
Featherweight 221K
Posted on: 3/27/11 6:12 PM ET
In reply to sewpatty
Silk matka isn't really supposed to be washed. It has a fair amount of texture and also a slight sheen that is ruined by washing. Unless you are committed to dry cleaning it a different fabric might be a better choice.
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wino
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