In todays blog I'll be talking about the beautiful range of Duchess Satin fabrics that are available here at Calico Laine, and their many uses in Dressmaking.
Duchess Satin is one of the heaviest materials, and is popular becuase of its high-quality luxury finish that has a stunning shiny layer.
Here at Calico Laine we have three different weights of Duchess Satin: Heavy weight Duchess Satin, Medium weight Duchess Satin and Super Soft Duchess Satin. Depending on your dressmkaing needs, you will be sure to find the right weight and colour of fabric.
Here are just some of the uses of Duchess Satin:
- Bridal wear - Duchess Satin is the ideal fabric for dressmkaing wedding garment such as bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses and mother of the bride outfits. It is the most suitable material for these items as is is perfectly suited to accompany other fabrics for layering such as Chiffon, Cationic Chiffon, Organza, Georgette and many more. It is also ideal for sewing ornamental decoration onto such as Beads and Crystals.
- Formal Wear - Duchess Satin is also a popular choice for eveningwear and formal occasions due to its expensive look and feel, and the fact that it drapes and hangs beautifully on ladies skirts.
- Lingerie - Due to its stunning feel and shiny layers, Duchess Satin is also a popular choice for under-garments and high end lingerie due to its versatility to be worked with other materials such as Lace and Ribbon.
- Interior Design - Duchess Satin is a stunning option for home decoration, and is used to create luxurious designs of items such as bed drapes, velvet drape linings, pillow cases and table runners.