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 

Madame Gres' Charmeuse Gown with Chiffon Lacing 30913 gigi's Madame Gres' Charmeuse Gown with Chiffon Lacing. * Our timeless bias 19mm silk cut gown drapes and forms to the body without being tight. * The bodice is fully lined ...

Slow edit Pamela "Monroe" dress flies off and... ...where does the silk dress go that she wore? Well, just continue watching and it will appear somewhere else! Basically, I edited all of the parts of where Pamela Anderson wears the dress from 2 videos and made my own edit in slow motion. Yes it may...

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.

Src: http://www.emmaonesock.com/guides/silkcharmeuse.asp

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

Art Threads - Wednesday Sewing - Silk Fabrics
http://artthreads.blogspot.com/Mar 21
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
http://cindysowers.blogspot.com/Jan 2010
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.

New "Black Premium" by Affliction
This video features Models Rachel Berstein and Rod Brewster showing off the latest from Affliction's BLACK PREMIUM Clothing Line. Products featured include: Lizzie Tunic Pink: V-Neck zip mini dress. Fabrication: Pink sand washed stretch silk charmeus...