SILK
MOUSELINE
Silk
Mouseline is a soft, floaty, ivory, Chinese silk similar
to silk chiffon but much less expensive although not quite so fine.
It can be used in its natural state or dyed to provide a
transparent layer over other colours or scrunched up to give
texture. Silk Mouseline is also a must for any Casualties
Union member.
Width:
112cm (44”)
1⁄2 metre £4.50
1 metre £8.95
Off the roll £8.95 per metre
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SILK
ORGANZA
Silk Organza is also an ivory sheer silk. It is stiffer than mouseline. It
can
be
dyed to lay over work. It is also ideal for shadow work and Nuno felting.
Width:
137cm (54”)
Fat 1⁄4 metre £2.90
1⁄2
metre £5.75
1 metre £11.50
Off the roll £11.50 per metre |
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HABOTAI
Habotai is a soft, glossy, medium weight, ivory Chinese silk. It is popular
for silk painting. It can also be used for making scarves or cushions, although
other
silks are preferable for the more hard-wearing uses. Habotai is supplied off
the roll, in cut pieces or as scarves with hand-rolled edges.
Width: 112cm (44”)
Fat 1⁄4 metre £1.70
1⁄2 metre £3.40
1 metre £6.75
Off the roll £6.75 per metre |
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ANTUNG
Antung is another medium weight, cream, smooth silk from China. It is slightly
heavier and less slippery than habotai but very strong. It is ideal
for embroidery.
It is also often used for clothing such as blouses, christening gowns,
cushions,
etc.
Width:
112cm (44”)
Fat 1⁄4 metre £2.90
1⁄2 metre £5.75
1 metre £11.50
Off the roll £11.50 per metre |
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SILK
NOIL
Silk Noil
is a rough, ivory silk from China that is very popular for embroidery, furnishings
and clothing as it is very easy to handle and does not crease easily. Silk Noil
is
made from the short fibres from the cocoon rather than a continuous length of
silk so it has a rough texture.
Width: 112cm (44”)
Fat 1⁄4 metre £2.75
1⁄2 metre £5.50
1 metre £10.95
Off the roll £10.95 per metre |
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SILK
NOIL GAUZE
Silk Noil Gauze is similar to silk noil but finer with
a more open weave.
Width:
112cm (44”)
Fat 1⁄4 metre £2.40
1⁄2 metre £4.75
1 metre £9.50
Off the roll £9.50 per metre |
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SILK
DUPION
Silk Dupion comes from India and has slub that gives it
a textured effect. The slubs in Dupion occur when two silk
worms spin
cocoons
together. Silk
Dupion is the most widely known silk, often used for wedding dresses and christening
gowns. The textured effect also makes it ideal for embroidery, patchwork and
quilting.
We
stock Silk Dupion in white, ivory, antique ivory and cream.
In addition, we
stock Silk Dupion in a very wide range of colours – see Silk
Dupion.
Width:
112cm (44”)
Cut pieces – 33cm x 28cm (13” x 11”) £1.60
Fat
1⁄4 metre £3.25
1⁄2 metre £6.50
1 metre £12.95
Off the roll £12.95 per metre |
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SILK
/ COTTON
This ivory
material is a 57% silk, 43% cotton mix and comes from China. It is a very useful
silk
with a lovely sheen. It is suitable for most needlework and dyes beautifully.
It
has
the
strength
of cotton with the beauty of silk.
Width:
112cm (44”)
Fat 1⁄4 metre £2.50
1⁄2 metre £5.00
1 metre £9.95
Off the roll £9.95 per metre |
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SILK
NET
Ivory Silk Net is ideal for wedding veils. It can also
be used for net embroidery and Carrickmacross lace.
Width:
165cm (65”) approx
Cut pieces - 43 cm x 42 cm (17” x 16.5”) £3.45
Off the roll £29.50 per metre |
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SILK
VELVET
Silk Velvet
has a viscose pile and a silk backing. This ivory, man-made/natural mix means
that it is ideal for devore techniques. It soaks up the dye and, with experiment,
can give a stunning range of effects.
Width:
112cm (44”)
Pieces 28cm x 25cm (11” x 10”) - £1.50
Strips 112cm x 25cm (44” x 10”) - £4.75
Off the roll £18.50 per metre |
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NATURAL
SILK PACKS
5 pieces of undyed silks approx. 33cm x 28cm (13" x
11") suitable for painting, dyeing, embroidery, etc. Contains
Silk Habotai, Silk Organza, Silk Noil, Silk Dupion and
a Silk and Cotton mix. An ideal way to try a range of lovely
silks in different weights and textures. Should any of
our existing silks be unobtainable an equivalent silk will
be substituted.
£6.50
per pack |
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SILK
TUSSAH
Tussah Silk is produced in India by wild silk moths instead
of the cultivated moths used for the white, smooth silks.
Tussah silk moths feed on a wide range of vegetation giving
an unexpected variety of natural colours, including cream,
stone, honey and deeper brown. The characteristic honey
colour is often produced where the moth feeds on oak leaves.
Tussah
is a textured silk which can be used to make elegant clothing
such as jackets, skirts, etc. Using the different
colours and variations in texture, it can also be used
to make a distinctive cushion, jacket or waistcoat. Tussah
can also be useful in applique or as a background for embroidery.
Width:
112cm (44”) minimum
Cut pieces 35cm x 35cm (14.5” x 14.5”) - £2.50
Off the roll £18.50 per metre |
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TEXTURE
SILK PACKS
5 pieces of undyed Tussah or other natural textured silk
approximately 25 x 25cm (10 x 10"). The contents of
the packs vary and the pictures to the right are illustrative
only.
£6.50
per pack
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SILK
SCRIM
Silk scrim is a loosely woven silk popular for introducing textured areas
or for free pulled work stitches.
Width
112cm (44”)
Cut pieces 38cm x 37cm (15” x 141⁄2”) £2.50
Off the roll 15.50 per metre
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