Silk Embroidered Vines Shantung - 44"Silk Embroidered Vines Shantung 44" is a sturdy, wrinkle resistant, medium weight fabric with a unique textured surface and a beautiful sheen. This fabric has a beautiful vines embroidery. It is often used in eveningwear and bridal wedding, but can also be used for suits and high end sportswear and home decor. Shantung is also known as "raw silk" or "spun wild silk"; it is similar to Dupioni silk, but Shantung a lighter weight and is made from woven

overlock (serge) seam allowances to prevent fraying

This fabric is also ideal for workout attire

Spandex makes this fabric stretchy and comfortable for ease of movement during active routines and will mirror beautifully the movement within the fabric

Tight crepe yarns give fabric its soft but slightly pebbly texture

fabric tends to move when laid out for cutting

This embroidered multi floral fabric is available in an array of colors

Because suede does not include the tough exterior layer

this fabric is ideal for volume - silk chiffon lame makes a big statement

This solid Polyester /Triacetate Blend Jersey is available in a variety of colors

Lengthen the stitch slightly for medium weight woolens and more for heavy fabrics

and each hide measures approximately 6 square feet

but can also be used for suits and high end sportswear