In today’s blog we are going to be talking about the range of Duchess Satins available here at Calico Laine, and how they can be used as a Dressmaking Fabric. Duchess satin is availabe in three different: Heavy, medium and super soft weights. It is a shiny and luxurious Dressmaking Fabric, that is often most popular for formal occasions. Although it is primarily a Dressmaking Fabric, it does have other uses such as within interior designing. Here are just a few of the uses of  Duchess Satin as a Dressmaking Fabric:
  • Bridalwear – Duchess Satin is perfect for Dressmaking Bridal gowns and Bridesmaid dresses, and is perfect for layering with other Dressmaking Fabrics, such as chiffon, cationic chiffon, georgette and organza. There is a wide range of options to be considered when Dressmaking with Duchess Satin, as it is a very versatile fabric that is easy to sew and falls beautifully.
  • Eveningwear – Ladies evening garments often uses Duchess Satins as a choic of Dressmaking Fabric, due to its elegant look and expensive finish.
  • Home interiors – Duchess Satin is not only a popular Dressmaking Fabric, but also a stunning fabric that can be used in home furnishings and interior decorations, on items such as bed drapes and table runners.
The weight of Duchess Satin you require will depend on your Dressmaking needs, and the overall finish you are trying to acheive in your project. The heavyweight Duchess Satin is the most sought after choice when dealing with Bridal Dressmaking, whereas for home decoration, a lighter weight Duchess Satin would perhaps be more suitable. Our Duchess Satin comes in a range of 33 different shades in the heavier weight, 11 shades in the medium weight and 10 shades in the super soft, so you can be sure to find the colour and weight to suit your needs perfectly! All of our Duchess Satin Dressmaking Fabrics come in a width of 150 cm and are 100% polyester. I hope you have enjoyed todays blog and that it has shown you what is available to you for your Dressmaking Fabrics and other craft projects. If you have any thoughts or comments, 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 news! Until next time, Calico laine