This Silk Laser Cut Embroidered Shantung fabric features patterns of both intricate embroidery and laser cut shapes to product an intriguing and delightful patterned fabric. Crisp to the touch and light in weight, shantung is perfect for elegant home d̩cor, curtains or table runners.
Content:
100% Silk
Structure:
54 Inches Wide
LE1706
First Quality Fabric
Hand:
Very slightly striated surface with medium weight thickness; very crisp and holds its structure when draped
Luster:
Very high degree of shine
Tips and Tricks:
- This fabric is very forgiving and easy to sew, but tends to ravel at raw edges ‰ÛÒ be sure to finish all seams and hems!
- Use with nap cutting layout (i.e. all pattern pieces laid out in the same lengthwise direction) so all pattern pieces reflect light the same way and shading is prevented.
- Use standard stitch size and a sharp, universal (or quilting) needle when machine sewing
- Shantung is wrinkle resistant, but since it is a natural fiber this means it also does not hold a sharp crease well
- Great for tailored and structured garments
- Texture can feel rough on the skin, so it‰۪s best to line garments made in this fabric.
- Even when fully lining the garment, finish seam allowances to prevent fraying
- The fabric is somewhat stiff in its original state ‰ÛÒ you can wash on gentle cycle with cold water and hang straight to dry for softer drape. We recommend you test a small piece of yardage first, though.
- Shantung is very versatile. Depending on the garment, some of the finishes you can use are: French seams, overlock (serger), binding, rolled hem, hand-stitched or top-stitched hem.
Care:
Dry clean recommended.
