Soft, fluid, and quietly elegant, silk crêpe de Chine combines a finely textured surface with a subtle luster and graceful drape. Sylvie Silk offers this 100% silk fabrication in 14 and 16 momme and 45″ and 54″ widths for apparel, scarves, accessories, bridal projects, and other designs that benefit from softness without the pronounced shine of charmeuse.
Silk crêpe de Chine is a lightweight-to-medium-weight silk fabric distinguished by its finely crêped texture and understated appearance. The surface has a gentle grain rather than the smooth satin face of charmeuse, giving the fabric a softer, more diffused reflection of light.
Its combination of fluidity and moderate body makes crêpe de Chine particularly versatile for garments and accessories.
Explore 100% silk crêpe de Chine by the yard in 14 and 16 momme and selected colors.
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Silk crêpe de Chine is a lightweight-to-medium-weight silk fabric distinguished by its finely crêped texture and understated appearance. The surface has a gentle grain rather than the smooth satin face of charmeuse, giving the fabric a softer, more diffused reflection of light.
Its combination of fluidity and moderate body makes crêpe de Chine particularly versatile for garments and accessories.
| Characteristic | Description |
| Surface | Finely textured and softly crêped |
| Luster | Subtle rather than highly reflective |
| Hand | Smooth with gentle texture |
| Drape | Fluid and graceful |
| Opacity | Generally more substantial than very lightweight chiffon or georgette, depending on color and weight |
| Movement | Soft and responsive |
Silk crêpe de Chine works beautifully for:
Its fluid drape means the fabric should be handled carefully during cutting. Pattern weights, a fine needle, and test stitching on a sample are useful when working with crêpe de Chine.
Finish raw edges promptly with a seam treatment appropriate to the garment, such as French seams, narrow hems, or another lightweight finish.
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