The word 'Chiffon' comes from the French word that literally means 'old rag', and is a very lightweight and sheer Dressmaking Fabric, which is plain-woven. It is an ideal Dressmaking Fabric, as it does has a slight stretch. The Chiffon Dressmaking Fabrics that we stock here at Calico Laine are all 100% polyester, and have many different uses within your Dressmaking projects. Here is the range of Chiffon Dressmaking Fabrics that are available:
  • Chiffon - A fantastic range of 25 shades are available for you to choose from, all coming to us from Japan and in a width of 115 cm. This is one of the most popular Dressmaking Fabrics here at Calico Laine, due to its high quality look and feel.
  • Cationic Chiffon - This is a stunning range of iridescent two-tone Chiffons, that is desiged to look and feel like real silk. This range has over 20 different shades to choose from, making it another ideal Dressmaking Fabric to be used for adding that extra special touch to your garments. It comes from Indonesia and in a width of 140cm.
  • Georgette - Georgette is another fantastic Dressmaking Fabric that we stock  here at Calico Laine. It comes from Japan in a width of 140cm, and is a slightly heavier weight Chiffon Dressmaking Fabric.
Chiffon is the perfect Dressmaking Fabric, in that is is ideal for using as a layering material with other Dressmaking Fabrics such as Duchess Satin and Satin back Crepe. It is mostly popular for using as a Dressmaking Fabric in formal wear, eveningwear and bridalwear. I hope you have enjoyed todays blog and that it has bee informative abut the range of Chiffon Dressmaking Fabrics that are available to you. If you have any thoughts or comments on todays blog, please feel free to leave them in the box below...and don't forget to follow us on our Facebook and Twitter pages to keep up to date with all the latest Dressmaking Fabrics and special offers! Until next time, Calico Laine