If you are looking for a heavy weight Satin, look no further than Calico Laine! We have a wonderful choice of Satin in a range of different weights and finishes to suit all tastes, so if you are planning to make an evening wear dress, bridal wear or prom dress we shall try to help you make the right choice! Duchess Satin is our heavy weight satin and can be used for many different dressmaking ideas.. wedding and bridesmaids dresses are very commonly made with Duchess Satin as it provides a luxurious looking garment with plenty of body so will drape and hang beautifully when worn. It is a beautiful fabric to work with and is available in some beautiful colours. We know that colour schemes are important to you so we have tried to bring you a varied selection of different shades! You can also keep your colour schemes throughout as Duchess Satin can be used to make into ties and cravats so everything is coordinated! This fabric is 150cm (60") wide and has a matte shine to it so it will subtly catch the light...
We also have other different Satins in our range. If you are looking for a lighter weight satin, why not have a look at our Satin Back Dupion? This fabric looks and feels like pure silk which has a textured look and can be used on either side. The Satin side has a beautiful sheen to it and glimmers in the light! You can also use the dupion side which has a matte look to it and really gives the illusion of pure silk. Satin Back Dupion can be used as a base for a garment where you can drape other fabrics over it to create texture and body- Chiffon is an ideal choice to do this with, we have many different colours to choose from and it is so lightweight and flows so nicely so it will really enhance your garment subtly too!
Also available in our Satin range is:
- Satin Back Crepe
- Economy Satin
- Economy Satin Back Crepe
- Iridescent Satin Back Dupion
- Liquid Satin