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