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Subject: Dress Fabric Author: Thanks! [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: Thursday, July 12, 09:06:06pm About to start a dress for a dancer, and wondering if Raw Silk is making a comeback for main fabric? Opinions would be greatly appreciated. [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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Subject Author Date No (NT) IMHO Friday, July 13, 01:32:15am It is all about the way the dress fits, the pattern ie skirt style, bodice length etc. Any fabric goes if it goes with the design, other fabrics etc. (NT) Mix it up and get creative! Friday, July 13, 08:36:19am Overall, no, satins & sequins, however it is a beautiful fabric and if the design is modern and the color is very saturated you won't stand out in a negative way in the older age groups, especially 16+ (NT) .02 Friday, July 13, 09:13:13am What about Peau de Soie Satin? Thanks again for your thoughts (NT) Thank you Friday, July 13, 10:54:49am by the way, I think you mean Dupioni silk. Raw silk is different although often confused. (NT) just fyi Friday, July 13, 08:41:43pm The silk, while beautiful, is not durable over time. I have made many in the past and the armpit areas actually shred and disintegrate. Skirts wore terribly at the 3-panel folds too. Not a good choice. (NT) DM Saturday, July 14, 09:32:41am I have just finished two dresses in Dupioni. They are in conjunction with other fabris as well, but the bodices and sleeves are silk. Have made many out of dupioni...more dc Saturday, July 14, 06:15:27pm I personally loved my dd's dresses of Dupioni silk. The colors were beautiful. (NT) -- dance mom, Sunday, July 15, 09:38:16am Agreed! I've used it with sequins and satins a few times recently, looks fabulous. This one isn't mine, but it's a lovely modern use of the fabrics: http://lewisirishdresses.com/gallery/images/2012Dresses/41vezeniafront.jpg (NT) -- have seen old silk dresses that still looked great too, Sunday, July 15, 11:34:58am