Silk Organza Bridal Dresses in Action

Yesterday, we discussed a few but exciting designs of wedding dresses made from silk organza fabric. To give you a more vivid picture, here are some of the best silk organza bridal dresses in action.

Embellished Silk Organza Dress

Soft and light 1 piece very feminine design. Cutout detail to bodice. Embellished with hand made silk organza petals with Swarovski crystals

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Silk Organza Wedding Dresses

Most designers love organza for its sheer quality and crisp texture. Wedding dresses are the most common recipient of this fabric as it creates elegance and glamour with its fabric characteristics. Here are some of the best silk organza wedding dresses designs you can find and choose the right style for your very special occasion.

Image 1 shows classic elegance  of luxe silk organza. This pretty ball gown with its hemline on floor length is adored with stylish ribbon and detachable flower broach highlights. A full A-line skirt with sweetheart rushed bodice, it is best for church, garden and outdoor wedding themes.

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Image 2 is a washed silk organza wedding dress. With lace bodice and tiered organza ruffled skirt, its mermaid silhouette just give the impression of style and elegance summed in this perfect gown.

Image 3 is a sensational modern ball gown defined by its silk organza ruffled skirt. With hand-ruched strapless empire waist bodice, this wedding dress is finished with small chapel train look.

There are still other silk organza wedding dresses you could choose from for your special day, find the perfect style that defines your body and spells your personality.

Uses of Silk Organza

Silk organza Silk is more expensive than polyester organza but is lighter in actual weight and is much easier to manipulate than the man made organzas.  Becaise the silk organza is more expensive, careful planning of its use is necessary to make the most out of your fabric and of course, your money.out of your fabric and of course, your money.

Clothing

Silk organza, while being lightweight and soft on skin is a stiff material. This characteristic allows it to be used most often in bridal dresses to create an airy look. If you are aiming for a bouffant look for your evening gowns as well as loose blouses, this fabric would be the best to use.

Additionally, silk organza is being used as an underlining to protect fabrics with more delicate material like those of bridal dresses.

Accessories

Silk organza fabric is one of the best materials that can be dyed very quickly. With this, a number of accessories can be made using this fabric; bands and bags are some of the few examples.

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Home Furnishing and Decors



Organza silk, being stiff can be perfectly mold into flowers for home decors. There are also curtains made from this fabric. Although this fabric may look delicate, it is strong and you can have it embroidered and embellished to customized your curtains.

There are still other uses for silk organza fabric. With its elegant characteristic, it will undeniably bring the same elegance whether to your dress or your furnishing.

Sewing Tip: Pressing Silk Organza

Organza silk is often used as underlining for delicate blouses and dresses.  Because it is difficult to control, expensive and it's too sheer, most designers never thought of using it as press cloth.

Silk Organza as Press Cloth

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Press cloth helps avoid shine that appears from over-pressing or pressing directly on the fashion fabric. One advantage of using silk organza press cloth that is 100% silk and not polyester, is that  it is sheer and it withstands heat.
Most experts suggest using organza press cloth with silks and lace, because it protects delicate fabrics from overpressing and because its sheerness makes it convenient to control layers underneath.



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Wholesale Silk Organza

Where can you buy silk organza?

Silk Organza is a sheer, lightweight organza that is moderately wiry. Often used for underlining another silk or as an overlay in flower girl dresses, christening dresses, some bedding accessories and interfacings for sheers or semi-sheers or where an extremely light stiffening is required.

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Silk organza can be purchased at fabrics online store here.

Fabric Tips: Creative Ways to Use Silk Organza

How to Make fabric flowers

This is a tutorial on how to make flowers using 5 large circles cut from organza, lace or anything else you would like to use. I used pretty, pretty pink organza in this tutorial.

Silk Organza Fabrics As Underlining

Silk Organza is one of the best fabrics to use as underlining.



Underlining vs. lining


Lining and underlining a garment are two different procedures, and depending on their purpose, one or both can be used in a single piece of clothing. Usually cut from a slippery fabric, lining is attached only at the garment's waistband or neck, and sometimes its hem -- otherwise, it hangs free in the garment. It's generally used to give a finished look to the inside of the garment, prevent seams from raveling, reduce wrinkling, help conceal some figure faults, and make a garment easier to slip on and off.



Underlining, on the other hand, is cut from the same pattern pieces as the fashion fabric and is attached before construction begins. Then, as the garment is constructed, the underlining and fashion fabric are handled as a single unit.



Understanding Underlining - Threads

Most often, underlining is cut from fine cotton batiste, light- to medium-weight cotton broadcloth, or silk organza. But a variety of other materials can also be used.

Silk Organza in over 60 colors can be found at http://www.fabrics.net/Silk-Organza-s/83.htm

Pima Cotton Batiste in colors can be found at Fairytail Frocks and Lollipops http://www.fairytalefrocksandlollipops.com/category_29/Solids.htm

Silk Organza by the Yard

Silk Organza fabric is a sheer, lightweight organza that is moderately wiry. Often great for underlining another silk or as an overlay in flower girl dresses, christening dresses, some bedding accessories and interfacings for sheers or semi-sheers or where an extremely light stiffening is required.



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Valerie – Purple Silk and Organza Flower - Elastic by the Yard

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Silk Fabric Organza Sheer Fabric

Silk Fabric organza is a sheer, lightweight, crisp fabric with a beautiful sheen. The fabric is woven from lustrous silk yarn which has been given a somewhat more pronounced twist in its manufacture, thereby producing a silken fabric with a distinctive body and moldability. The material is gorgeous when used under or over garments, especially as sleeves or an alluring frontal piece. It is washable and easily pressed, and does not scratch the skin or fray.

Organza Silk Fabric Videos

Lazaro Bridal - Spring 2011

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THEIA Silk Organza Bridal Gown What makes this dress so special?? Learn about the fabrication and techniques that went into making it.

What is Silk Organza?

Silk Organza: Definition

Organza is one of the most used fabrics for several types of clothing. It is a thin, plain weave, sheer fabric traditionally made from silk. Most often, this type of fabric is being used to add volume and grace to the dress.

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Ivory Silk Organza Feathery Bridal Shawl Wrap Raisendollars

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Silk Organza Layered Scallops

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Silk Organza in Action

THEIA Silk Organza Bridal Gown

What makes this dress so special?? Learn about the fabrication and techniques that went into making it.

Stretch Silk Charmeuse Fabric by the Yard

Stretch Silk Charmeuse (Sponged) is Silk Charmeuse that is 94% silk and 6% Lycra.

It is a light satin with semi-lustrous face and dull back. Body and drape are excellent for dresses, blouses, home deco and scrumptious nightwear where a light stretch is desired.  Weight 19 momme.

There are different colors available for this kind of fabric. You can choose stretch charmeuse here.

 

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Silk Charmeuse Blouse

Green Silky charmeuse. Shirt collar.
Hidden button down front. Waist darts.
Long sleeves with French cuffs.
Logo buttons. Shirttail hem.
100% silk. Dry clean.
2-24W.







Ruffle Sleeve Charmeuse Blouse

Luxurious and elegant fashion for office wear.

With edgy cuffs for an added structure.





Charmeuse Blouses in Action



Sophie In Silver silk blouse ( France TV )

Sophie Davant In Silver silk blouse - femme française dans le chemisier de soie d'argent

Silk Charmeuse Sheets

Choosing Your Silk Charmeuse Sheets

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Silk charmeuse is known for its soft and smooth texture with a natural sheen. While it best fits lingerie and luxurious gown, it is also a perfect fabric for sheets!  Silk naturally helps to regulate temperature making these premium silk sheets extremely comfortable.

Samples of Charmeuse Sheets

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Benefits of Silk Sheets made by 100% Pure Mulberry Silk

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Silk Charmeuse Wedding Dress

gigi Madame Gres' Charmeuse Gown with Chiffon Lacing 30913

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Silk Charmeuse Women’s Night Out & Cocktail Dresses

Simple party dress in silk charmeuse.  A scoop V-neck , and a pleated front frills it up. The above-the-knee length is precise and pretty while the slight flare keeps the dress looking a ‘lil less foxy and bit more flirty.



Silk Charmeuse Bubble Dress





In lovely fuchsia with a sweetheart neckline, this dress falls to just above the knee. It has a back zip, and is fully lined in silk.



More Charmeuse Silk Night Dresses



Charmeuse Gown with Chiffon Lacing 

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Silk Charmeuse Designs: Charmeuse Style Versatility

We often have wardrobe problems especially when the dress that we wear for office does not fit tonight's dinner or a girls night out. But mind you, silk charmeuse can transform you elegantly from a busy office wear to an after-work makeover.

Swooning over this gorgeous silk charmeuse tie neck top, which can take you from your desk during the day to drinks after work.















Silk charmeuse bow tie halter top. Sleeveless top with high neckline and large bow at front center above a keyhole.



Pleats fall from inset empire waist. Gathering around back. Large back keyhole with two button closure at back neckline.





















Silk Charmeuse Dress. The lustrous look of the silky navy blue and the pleated neckline.

The cap sleeves and wrap belt are features that flatter any body type.



The side pockets are a sweet addition to this lovely dress.







More bright and exciting fabric ideas on our next post here at Fabrics.net!

Sewing Silk Charmeuse

Yesterday, we have discussed on how to sew your silk charmeuse. Since it is an expensive material, you take it slowly or run the risk and buy another fabric. As a continuation of yesterday's post, on How to Sew Silk Charmeuse, here are other tips on how to handle this luxury fabric.



Controlling the fabric

Charmeuse can be slippery. To control the personality of the fabric, lay it flat over a layer of tissue paper to cut out your pattern. Use weights or silk pins, and cut through the paper and the fabric at the same time.

Ways to use your charmeuse

Blouses, dresses, evening wear, bridal wear, skirts, tops, tees, scarves, and upscale lingerie.

Sewing patterns and styles

You can use the following as creative ways to sew your fabric. However make sure you work first on a scrap before working on a full garment.

1. Pintucks

2. Lace applications

3. Beading

4. Multiple topstitching

5. Bias cuts

6. Ruffles

7. Ruching

Watch out for more tricks and tips from fabrics.net.

How to sew silk charmeuse

Silk charmeuse, being a luxury fabric, smooth and soft, can be one of the hardest fabrics to sew. It's expensive and it is a must that you know how to handle such fabric. Charmeuse is medium weight, woven silk with a lustrous appearance.

Here is a sewing guide on how to do silk charmeuse, which I grabbed while having my morning cup of coffee.

Pre-treatment:

Handwash in cool water with a drop of baby shampoo, rinse several times, lay flat to dry. Dryclean if preferred.

Needles and thread:

Use the smallest needle you can see to thread like a size 10 quilter’s needle. Silk thread is a luxurious option for construction; if you cannot find silk thread, use cotton embroidery thread. Cotton embroidery thread is fine in texture, but strong enough to handle construction of this beautiful fabric.

Interfacing:

If you prefer a fusible, use the lightest weight you can find. Look for Silkweight, Touch of Gold, or other super-fine fusibles. By far the best interfacing for charmeuse is silk. Use silk organza for those areas that need a bit of crispness. Use a layer of self-fabric for those areas that need interfacing but need to retain a soft hand.

Seams, seam finishes, and hems:

Shorten your stitch length slightly for construction; if you normally use a 2.5 length, shorten to 2.0. For seams on the bias, use a zigzag stitch (2.0 length, 1.5 width) to allow the fabric to maintain the stretch of the bias. Seams will require finishing, as charmeuse ravels. The best solution is to use a French seam for construction. Stitch the first seam with wrong sides together at 3/8”. Trim to a scant ¼”, press the seam open, then turn right sides together. Stitch the second pass of the seam ¼” from the fold of the original seam. This enclosed seam is elegant, clean, and classic. If you prefer to use a machine stitched finish, keep it light. Use a 2 thread overlock seam on the serger, or trim the seam very closely and zigzag over the edges to finish. Hems are best done by machine, and should be as narrow as possible.

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How to wear a silk charmeuse scarf

Silk charmeuse spells- lingerie, gowns, pillowcases and sexy dress. But silk charmeuse works great as scarf too! Here are some of the ways to wear your silk scarf!



This one video teaches different techniques on how to tie a silk scarf.

Silk Charmeuse for a Structured Shirt

Most people referred to silk charmeuse as the best fabric for gowns and lingerie because of its smooth texture and good drape. But a good tailor can make anything out of it.


Here is a sexy military silk charmeuse shirt, a stretch silk charmeuse shirt flaunts a blousy fit that pairs perfecty with jeggings or skinny cords. With stand collar and split neck and Henley placket has buttons that start at the bust, it gives you the structured bearing yet sexy. Adding chest patch pockets feature a trio of pleats and long sleeves sport a button and tab for a stylish roll sleeve with straight back yoke and center box pleat.
Button cuffs. Shirttail hem. 93% silk, 7% spandex. This shirt totally disagree that only lingerie fits a silk charmeuse.

Sandwashed Silk Charmeuse

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If I could find a heavier stone washed one, it might work. This is thicker than the other silks and still has a good drape. Silk noil is woven from the short fibers that are leftover after carding and spinning silk.

A Dollie A Day - Benjamin Franklin
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The breeches and vest are a green sandwashed rayon that feels like washed silk. His stockings are silk charmeuse, which was stretchy enough to pull up over his feet and calves. There is decorative edging, which is basically machine embroidery and free machine dinking around.

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