working with silk

[dee]

i am working for the first time with some silk fabric called cathcart by laura ashley a woven silk. interesting. i am going to interline them. any dos or donts. the fabric is very creasy looking i ironed a scrap piece it goes smooth but i think it is suppose to be creased looking and crisp. any help or tips on interlining what type to use or any help so i can prevent any probs. thanks dea.

[thecurtainmaker]

Re: working with silk

I would use a medium domett, as I find the fibres don't pull through with the interlocking the same as the bump. And silk is often quite stiff and papery looking. But I'm sure you'll do a fabulous job!

[Karen C]

Re: working with silk

I think sometimes silk naturally has a creasy look about it. I'd also go with a medium weight domette. Have fun making them, I love working with silk and I'm sure they will look fabulous.

[helen may]

Re: working with silk

Hi
Agree with all the above, Silk is wonderful to work with. Dont use too hot an iron, it is a beautiful natural fabric and does not need a lot of pressing.Watch out though if its going in a southfacing window, silk does fade badly.Sure you will do a fantastic job.
Helen