What fabric terms does every Fashionista know?
Fabrics Used in Gowns Chiffon: This is a light-weight plain woven fabric that is extremely sheer and airy. It is usually made of silk and is often used to make scarves or evening dresses. Silk: This is a smooth luxurious feeling fabric which is made of a material produced by the silkworm when it is constructing its cocoon. It is a protein fiber used in evening dresses, lingerie, and for luxurious sheets. Satin: This is a fabric weave featuring different fibers (mainly silk). It has a lustrous sheen and a silky feel. It is used mainly in evening and wedding gowns, lingerie and luxurious sheets. This is a very smooth and shiny fabric. Crepe: This is a soft thin fabric, like silk or cotton for example with a crinkled appearance. It is often used in evening dresses or on skirts. Lame’: This is a woven fabric made with flat gold or silver metal fibers which create a metallic sheen. It is used in evening gowns. Velvet: A fabric with a dense pile, plain underside and ultra smooth surface. Vel