Detail:
Silk stretch chiffon in beige is a sheer, lightweight, stretch fabric most often used in eveningwear, lingerie and bridal/wedding. The name “chiffon” derives from the French word for “rag” or “cloth”. Because of its beautiful and soft drape, this fabric is ideal for special occasion tops, blouses, dresses/gowns, and skirts and has a stunning effect when cut on the bias or layered. The added 2-way stretch gives this fabric the ability to maintain the chiffon effect with fewer seams.

Hand:
Soft, pebbly texture due to the tight, crepe twist silk yarns. Very soft drape and about a 20-25% size increase when stretched.

Luster:
Has a velvety sheen due to the way the silk filaments reflect light, but is not particularly shiny

Tips & Tricks:
Does not lend itself to garments that are tailored or require a lot of precise seaming
You can create volume in this very thin fabric by utilizing soft tucks, shirring, or sewing it with multiple layers
Although more stable than regular chiffon, because of its loose structure, fabric tends to move when laid out for cutting. Layer the fabric between two sheets of tissue thin paper before cutting to stabilize. Hold fabric in place using fabric weights or fine, sharp pins (like our extra fine pins).
Keep cut fabric pieces pinned to tissue paper until right before you’re ready to sew
Hand-baste pattern pieces before sewing with a sharp, fine needle
Use tissue paper as backing when sewing seams together to help stabilize fabric – tear away once seam is secure
It’s best to only cut one layer at a time to avoid grain distortion.
Use a new, thin needle when sewing this fabric to avoid snags– especially when machine sewing
Use cotton, or cotton-covered polyester thread when sewing
Lower the stitch size setting on your machine to help prevent snags (8 to 10 stitches per inch is a good estimate, but it’s best to experiment on a test swatch before sewing)
Hold thread ends when beginning to avoid accidental shirring
The best finishes for stretch chiffon are French seams, overlock (serger), purl, or very narrow hems (1/8” is best)
Try stretching the fabric while applying a purl stitch for a unique lettuce hem edge!

Care:
Hand washing may cause water spots, check a small piece to check. Dry clean recommended.

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91% Silk / 9% Stretch
40/41 Inches Wide
12 m/m

Custom colors available with a minimum 50 yard order.

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