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Had to decide between raw silk and burnout velvet for a spring dress
I was working on a spring collection piece (a little A-line shift dress) and got stuck choosing between raw silk and burnout velvet. I picked the raw silk because it breathes better in humid weather, especially since the dress was for a show in Atlanta back in May. The texture turned out amazing but it frayed like crazy on the seams, took me 3 extra hours to finish the edges. Has anyone used burnout velvet for warmer weather pieces or am I overthinking this?
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joseph45526d ago
Does it seem like we always trade one pain for another when picking fabrics? I got stuck on that same choice for a friend's outdoor wedding last June. I went with burnout velvet because the dress had a loose fit and I thought the texture would be lighter. Big mistake for a sweaty reception, the heat made it stick to my skin in weird places. You probably made the right call with raw silk, even with the extra seam work. That fraying is a hassle but at least you didn't end up with a dress that felt like a blanket in the humidity. Have you tried a French seam on raw silk or does that add too much bulk?
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sam_scott5925d ago
I think I remember reading somewhere that burnout velvet is basically designed to trap heat (which is great for winter events, not so much for a humid wedding). Your French seam question is interesting though. I've heard some sewists swear by flat-felled seams for raw silk because they're strong but not as bulky as French seams, maybe worth a try next time?
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