|
|
Sewing with Satin
Fabrics |
| About Satin -
|
Satin fabrics are
very beautiful to look at. Most of them are shinny and silky looking.
Satin slips and slides during pinning, cutting, and sewing, therefore one
must be careful and take their time when working with satin. |
| Uses for Satin -
|
Satin fabric is
mostly used for nicer outfits like: wedding gowns, prom dresses, nice
tops, suits, and jackets. Not very many crafts are made from satin. |
| Average Cost - |
Satin fabrics cost
any where from $5.00 - $15.00 a yard. |
| Comments -
|
Most satin fabrics are
a "slippery" fabric.
Satin seams are hard to take out with a seam ripper because it is easily
torn. This is why I only allow my experienced sewers to sew with
satin. If you are new sewer, I suggest you wait until you are a
little more familiar with sewing before you try satin fabrics. |
|
Most types of satin fabric fray or unravel at the ends
as you can see in this picture. This fabric was just cut and bought
at the fabric store. I came home and took the picture. Look how much it
frayed in that little bit of time. It frays while you work with it
too.
This would be frustrating to a new student. It is recommended that
students should wait until they are more experienced to sew with satin. |
|
|
Satin - Glossy
silk or rayon fabric...a fabric woven of silk or rayon, with a smooth glossy
finish and a dull back
For the most part satin fabric is
difficult to sew with and it would be frustrating to a new student. It is
recommended that students should wait until they are more experienced to sew
with satin. |
|
| All three
dresses above were made from different types of a satin fabric. |
Fabrics Info Page
Sewing Clothes
| |
|
NEW! Easy
to Sew VALENTINE Kits!
|
|
