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Posted by Tia Mary on September 29, 2009, 4:11 pm
Dr. Zachary Smith wrote:
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> That stuff is silk? I have some of that and the other color combo too
> (turquoise & magenta?)
> I'll be using them, but in a different way/location. I understand why
> you're suggesting them,
> but in this particular application, I want/need pure color and the
> qualities of a satin. Maybe I should just go with that but I don't
> know about the embroidering, wrinkling, wear, etc...
>
> Doc
Satin embroiders beautifully but will wrinkle if you don't put some
sort of interfacing on it. I would recommend a very light weight knit
fusible to help the satin keep from wrinkling and make it wear better.
I used it on the silk kimono jacket and it is a lot nicer to use that
the regular iron on stuff! You can also get silk satin (usually it's
made of acetate) that is truly lovely. That would be *really* nice for
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your crazy quilt! CiaoMeow >^;;^<
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PAX, Tia Mary >^;;^< (RCTQ Queen of Kitties)
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Posted by Julia in MN on September 30, 2009, 11:16 am
Tia Mary wrote:
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> Dr. Zachary Smith wrote:
>> That stuff is silk? I have some of that and the other color combo too
>> (turquoise & magenta?)
>> I'll be using them, but in a different way/location. I understand why
>> you're suggesting them,
>> but in this particular application, I want/need pure color and the
>> qualities of a satin. Maybe I should just go with that but I don't
>> know about the embroidering, wrinkling, wear, etc...
>> Doc
>
> Satin embroiders beautifully but will wrinkle if you don't put some
> sort of interfacing on it. I would recommend a very light weight knit
> fusible to help the satin keep from wrinkling and make it wear better. I
> used it on the silk kimono jacket and it is a lot nicer to use that the
> regular iron on stuff! You can also get silk satin (usually it's made
> of acetate) that is truly lovely. That would be *really* nice for your
> crazy quilt! CiaoMeow >^;;^<
>
>
> PAX, Tia Mary >^;;^< (RCTQ Queen of Kitties)
> Angels can't show their wings on earth but nothing was ever said about
> their whiskers!
> Visit my Photo albums at http://community.webshots.com/user/tiamary
Polyester satin washes beautifully and should wear quite well. I've used
poly satin for bridesmaid & prom dresses -- so nice to be able to pop
them in the washer & dryer if necessary. I had to do that with at least
one prom dress before it was worn because I had inadvertantly gotten
some oily stains from my hands on it.
Julia in MN
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Posted by Pati, in Phx on September 30, 2009, 11:22 am
Actually there are several fibers that are woven with different color
yarns for warp and weft. Some is silk, some acetate, some cotton
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(chambrey and denim come to mind. <G> )
Satin can be made of different fibers.... silk, acetate, polyester,
rayon and even cotton. Problem is that sometimes people confuse "fiber
content" with "weave" of the fabric. sigh.
Pati, in Phx
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> That stuff is silk? =A0I have some of that and the other color combo too
> (turquoise & magenta?)
> I'll be using them, but in a different way/location. =A0I understand why
> you're suggesting them,
> but in this particular application, I want/need pure color and the
> qualities of a satin. =A0Maybe I should just go with that but I don't
> know about the embroidering, wrinkling, wear, etc...
> Doc
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Posted by NightMist on September 29, 2009, 4:36 pm
If your other fabrics are primarily synthetic, I would look for an
imitation silk moire fabric. That would be shiny, give a lot of
visual interest and still have the slippery texture you are looking
for. Your best odds of finding any will be in home decor fabrics.
A genuine silk moire is wholely inappropriate for quilts. The moire
effect will not hold up to washing. The fakes are woven, not
calandered.
For that matter in home decor you might find some jaquards that vary a
lot in slipperyness and degree of shine across a single fabric.
Something like that might suit if it isn't too heavy.
If you want genuine silk, I would look for either a charmeuse, which
is sturdier than a plain satin weave, or a heavy habotai, which will
still give you shine, though not as much, hold up as well as the rest
of the silk, and be a heck of a lot less expensive.
NightMist
On Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:35:30 -0700 (PDT), "Dr. Zachary Smith"
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>OK, Ok, ok... here's the situation...
>I'm working on a section of my CQ where I want to trapunto (can I use
>that as a verb?) a piece of shiny fabric to create a "rib" effect
>(several rows of adjacent parallel ribs - like a washboard) and
>thereby make use of the highlights as light reflects off of the ribs.
>I went through the "Practical Encyclopedia of Sewing" to try to get an
>idea of which shiny fabric would be best for the purpose but, as
>usual, I'm more confused than before I started. It would not be
>practical for me to buy several different types of fabric to
>experiment. If possible, I'm seeking some recommendations. I have
>some "flag silk" ;-), but it doesn't catch the light quite the right
>way. From the book, or if you were to put samples in front of me, I
>can't tell the difference between satin, acetate lining, silk,
>taffeta, polyester, etc. Telling me, "Then it doesn't matter" isn't
>the answer I'm looking for. Cost is not a factor as I only need a
>square foot or so, so even if I had to buy it off the bolt it's not a
>big deal. Which one I do use does depend on a few factors:
>1.) I need someting that takes embroidery well
>2.) wears well (or at least as well as possible)
>3.) will take a lot of quilt-type wear & tear, bending, folding,
>pulling, etc. The CQ is to be used - not hung on a wall and admired.
>I can deal with stabilizers, etc. - whatever is needed to embroider,
>etc. on it.
>That's all I can think of at the moment. As always, TIA
>Doc
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Posted by Polly Esther on September 29, 2009, 5:26 pm
I can highly recommend Super Satin by Versailles. I believe it will meet
all your plans nicely. I've used Super Satin many times for baby blanket
backing with Minkee - just about the most good-enough-to-eat fabric there
is. It launders very nicely - the pillowcases that I've made for chemo
folks are holding up quite well. Doc, you can order a yard from
www.fabricdepot.com for just $ 6 and have plenty to run all the experiments
you need. I have easily embroidered on it using a tear-away backing; I
don't have a SM embroidery unit - just satin stitched baby's name.
Also - an easy way to get the trapunto effect would be to simply stitch
channels with a lightweight fabric on the back. Next, you could snake
something (fat crochet yarn would be good) in the channels to product the
ribbed effect you want. HTH. Polly
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> (turquoise & magenta?)
> I'll be using them, but in a different way/location. I understand why
> you're suggesting them,
> but in this particular application, I want/need pure color and the
> qualities of a satin. Maybe I should just go with that but I don't
> know about the embroidering, wrinkling, wear, etc...
>
> Doc