Choosing the right fabric for a prom, evening or wedding dress is a very critical aspect of making them yourself. There is so much choice, especially here at Calico Laine, I always think the best way to pick is to get rid of any fabric that may be uncomfortable, or not fitting to the season you'll be wearing it in. I would then begin to eliminate any fabrics that are not suitable to the style of your idea. Numerous different materials are used through out dress making nowadays and if you want to look your best then you should definitely make sure you have picked the correct fabric for you! Satin Fabric is commonly used for clothing including dresses, lingerie, nightwear, blouses and evening gowns. Glossy Satin Fabric is a popular choice for bridal gowns and a lot of young women who are attending prom or any formal event may also chose to use satin as it is a very elegant fabric. Here at Calico Laine we stock a wide variety of different types of Satin Fabric, making it easier to find one to suit what you want to make. Personally, I love our satin back dupion as it has a reversible plain weave with a slightly uneven surface on both sides. One side of this material features a mock raw silk, where as the other side has a satin shimmer. An up side to the faux raw silk is that the colour will never fade, unlike an actual raw silk, so you wont ever have to worry! The lovely sheen on the reverse of this fabric is an ideal pick for those who require a more shiny finish. As you can see, this is an extremely versatile Satin Fabric as it allows you to create something special with the choice of two different finishes.