Silk Charmeuse Snakeskin PrintSilk Charmeuse is a lightweight, luxurious, soft, and shiny fabric generally used in eveningwear, lingerie and bridal wedding. The name charmeuse translates from French as charming woman. The fabrics gorgeous shine and soft drape make it ideal for bias cut gowns, skirts, and other garments as it naturally clings to the body. Charmeuse can also be used as a decadent garment lining fabric. It can be challenging to work with, but silk charmeuse is a

special occasion

and its generous stretch allows it to cling attractively to the body

dazzling all eyes that lay upon them

serge the ends separately or stitch them together before shrinking

Matte on face and back - slightly sheer

Available in 6 stunning colors

Charmeuse can also be used as a decadent garment lining fabric

The "6-Ply" in the fabric's name refers to 6-ply crepe yarns made of 6 very tightly twisted strands of silk filament fibers used in the warp

Available by the yard in 23 colors

are easily washed

Whether you use it for draperies

Plain weave w/4-ply crepe yarns in warp direction