particular style of gown in chiffon would be completely different if it were created with brocade or batiste. Fabrics are used to create a distinct effect and overall look for your gown. Some fabrics can be used to hug your curves, while others can be used to create a certain "crispness" in your gown; some are heavy to carry while there are those that are so light, you'll hardly even feel them there.
With the number of different fabrics out there, choosing fabrics may turn out to be a confusing affair.
This is why we're giving you our very own list of fabulous fabrics designed to provide you with the exact effect you want for your own wedding dress.
Into the Smooth World of Silk
* Silk is undoubtedly one of the most popular fabrics used for wedding dresses. This natural fiber is considered to be an example of luxurious and completely elegant fabrics. It is highly sought-after as a wedding dress material because of its strength, resilience and elasticity. Its threads can be used to create a number of different fabrics. Lustrous and smooth silk-produced fabrics include:
* Charmeuse: This fabric is lightweight silk-satin. It's semi-lustrous and feels a lot like satin against the skin.
* Duchesse Satin: Duchesse Satin is relatively more affordable and lighter than silk satin. It's made from a combination of polyester or rayon and silk, with a satin finish.
* Satin: This type of silk fabric is heavy, smooth and densely woven, with a highly glossy appearance on one side. It is commonly used for wedding gowns.
* Shantung: Shantung is a fabric that is highly similar to raw silk. It has a low sheen and an almost rough and slubbed texture.
Silk threads can also be woven to create gauzier and more textured fabrics that can be layered on top of each other. Most of these fabrics are lightweight and transparent. Some examples of this type of silk fabric include:
* Chiffon: Chiffon has a sheer, transparent and delicate appearance. It is usually created from a blend of rayon or silk and has an incredibly soft finish. This fabric is often used to create overskirts, wraps and sheer sleeves. Due to its transparency, multiple layering is needed.
* Organza: A lot like chiffon, organza has a sheer, crisp and stiff texture to it. This fabric is used to create overlays, sleeves, skirts and the back of gowns.
* Tulle: This fabric is a type of netting created from rayon, nylon or silk. It is mostly used to make skirts and veils. This is the same material that is used to create tutus. Tulle is excellent for ball gown skirts and ballerina skirt styles. |
