More on the World of Fabric

Jan 18, 2008 | Uncategorized

Some basic fabrics to familiarize yourself with, so you can narrow down the extensive selection that is currently available, I believe is critical when you embark on your hunt. I encourage you to try on everything and anything. You might be stunned with what you fall in love with. The more common and basic fabrics are commonly used throughout the fashion industry, so look out for them! More than likely, you will come across, chiffon, which is a sheer like fabric that is a blend of silk and rayon. You typically will see this fabric used for over skirts, sheer sleeves, and wraps. A fabric that is very similar to chiffon is an organza and can be classified a sheer, stiff fabric that is made up of silk or synthetic fabric material. If you thought you threw away your ballerina slippers, you might think twice when trying on gowns that are made of tulle. This fabric is known as silk, rayon or nylon netting which is used typically for skirts of wedding gowns. One of the industries all time favorite fabric for gowns is satin and is extremely popular with brides because of the traditional designs that satin is used in. Satin is as a woven smooth fabric with a glossy front and dull backing. This particular fabric is common in your ball gown Cinderella like dress. If you are a bride who went to prom in the 80’s or early 90’s taffeta might be a fabric that you are terrified of but rest assure taffeta is back and better than ever. Taffeta is fresh like, smooth, plain-woven fabric with a slight sheen and is made of various fibers, such as silk, rayon, or nylon. As mentioned above, silk is the gold standard of all fabrics in the wedding design world, simply because it is the most desired and loved fibers by a majority of women. As promised, please tune in for more details on fabric…

4 Comments

  1. Mikiye Creations
    Mikiye Creations on January 19, 2008 at 9:40 pm

    I actually felt my eyes WIDEN at the word taffeta…I was an 80’s Prom goer!
    Your articles are SOOO Interesting!
    I am REALLY glad I have you for reference when I DO become a Bride to be!

  3. Courtney
    Courtney on January 23, 2008 at 8:18 am

    This is so interesting! When I went dress shopping I tried a few on and said, “I like that one!” I’m sure if the fabrics weren’t just right I wouldn’t have picked the dress I picked!

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    www.weddingtulle.com on January 23, 2008 at 6:52 pm

    Courtey,
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