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.