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<\/a>Velvet<\/a> is a gorgeous choice for a glamorous ball gown. The shine, the depth, the richness, the drama, all make this fabric perfect for a sexy, vampy, feminine dress. Some qualities we love about velvet include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Velvet can be woven from silk or synthetic fibers. It has a short, dense pile and is most traditionally used for formal or evening wear, but the fashion industry has fallen in love with this rich fabric, and velvet fabric and clothing is becoming more and more popular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Marbled Velvet<\/a> is a contemporary take on a classic. This stylish and opulent fabric is soft and luxurious and has a unique pile, which goes in all directions. This creates a \u201cmarbled\u201d effect, and allows the fabric to shift and change colors, depending on the light. If you are looking for a velvet with a difference, then try using Marbled Velvet to make your prom dress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Chiffon<\/a> is a beauty of a fabric, which is available in several different versions. It can be constructed from silk, cotton, rayon or synthetic fibers. It is a very fine and lightweight fabric, which gives a beautiful drape, making it an ideal choice for evening gowns. Some other unique chiffon characteristics include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Silk chiffon fabric is a popular choice for elegant and formal evening wear. Chiffon gets its unique handle from the twisted yarns in its construction. It is a mostly sheer fabric, which needs some practice to work with, thanks to its fine and thin nature. Nevertheless, it is worth it! Dresses made from chiffon look and feel so special and feminine; perfect for standing out at your next event!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Paris Chiffon<\/a> really is one of the best fabrics for prom dresses. It is soft and silky textile, which is fine and light. Air passes through easily, making it ideal for formal summer dresses. As a result, chiffon flows beautifully over the body and is slightly less see through than other traditionally transparent fabrics. Create a dress with a flowing skirt, to show off the pure beauty of this fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This lovely fabric<\/a> is traditionally made from silk fibers, but it can also be made from synthetic yarns, such as polyester. It is a distinctive fabric, which has characteristics unique to itself, some of these include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Georgette fabric is always a popular choice when it comes to making gowns and prom dresses. It holds up well to embroidery and applications, such as beads and sequins, although these should be kept light and to a minimum, so they don\u2019t pull the fabric out of shape. Thanks to its springy nature, you can have a lot of fun creating flowing, feminine dresses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can opt for a stunning Poly Georgette<\/a> or a 100% Real Silk Georgette. The poly combines the sheer beauty of a silk Georgette, with the durability and strong color reproduction of polyester. It is soft, dry and strong, with the lightweight and sheer qualities of the real silk version. The silk Georgette is airy and delicate, and has a wonderful gossamer appearance, thanks to the very thin threads used in its construction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This woven, flowing fabric<\/a> is always a popular choice when it comes to elegant formal wear. With a tightly-woven construction, made from twisted fibers, crepe has a lot of wonderful properties, which makes it a favorite choice for dressmakers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Crepe is known for its crinkled, or pebbled texture. This effect gives the fabric a lot of character, and, combined with its soft handle and stunning drape, crepe is a much-loved fabric in the fashion world. It is also easy to shape and work with, so when it comes to making your own prom dress, crepe is a great fabric to get started with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A double faced, custom crepe, which is constructed from highly springy spun yarns, Fashion Crepe<\/a> will give your prom dress a breathtaking drape and finish. It has an incredibly soft handle, and, despite being lightweight, it holds shape well is surprisingly tough. We love Fashion Crepe for dressmaking, because it has a good 4-way stretch, so it is flattering and forgiving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Satin<\/a> is one of the most popular choices when it comes to formal evening gowns. And it isn\u2019t difficult to see why! This chic and opulent fabric has a wonderfully shiny face, which adds depth, movement and drama. Some other notable characteristics of satin include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Characterized by the specific satin weave \u2013 4 or more fill or weft yearns, floating over a warp yarn or vice versa, 4 warp yarns floating over a single weft yarn \u2013 satin is instantly recognizable thanks to its glossy face and matte back. The light reflects, due to the floating yarns, and this lustrous appearance makes it ideal for red carpet-worthy gowns. The light will bounce off of the fabric, creating an eye-catching look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With the classic shiny face, our beautiful Duchess Satin<\/a> is our favorite satin for making a red carpet dress. The face is smooth and lustrous, composed of a tightly woven weave, which is attributed to satin. Duchess is soft and smooth, and will slip over your body in subtle, undulating waves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This fine fabric<\/a> is crisp and lightweight, and ideal for adding that ethereal quality to prom dresses. Made from highly twisted yarns in a loose, plain weave, organza can be made from silk or synthetic fabrics. We love its delicate and dreamy appearance, as well as these other notable organza characteristics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This distinct fabric can give your dress a real princess quality. It can be layered to create a waterfall of cascading organza, which subtly catches the light and holds its shape well. Organza can be used in all types of dresses, for most silhouettes. It is versatile and mixes well with other fabrics, to create a unique final piece. This romantic fabric can be made to look traditional or contemporary and it remains one of the best fabrics for evening gowns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This 100% natural silk organza<\/a> is a dream of a fabric. It is ultra light, weighing just 0.68oz, so it floats delicately like a feather. Its construction is almost mesh-like and is so sheer, that prints will show through on both sides. With its traditional crisp handle, you will hardly feel like you are wearing anything with this stunning natural organza fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You might be a little thrown here. Neoprene<\/a>? As a prom dress fabric? It is completely against tradition when it comes to formal evening wear, but that is why we love it so much! Neoprene has been becoming increasingly popular in the fashion world, breaking conventions and creating new and exciting apparel. Some of our favorite neoprene properties include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fashion designers are always on the look out for innovative fabrics to work with, and neoprene, also known as scuba fabric, has been growing ever more popular over the last 2 decades. The challenge is to make it look as elegant as traditional fabrics, while championing its contemporary characteristics. From Marc Jacobs to Alexander Wang, Michael Kors and Ted Baker, designers are accepting this challenge and walking away with stunning results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our Neoprene<\/a> is solid, flexible and easy to work with. It is relatively thick; 2mm after printing, and is completely blackout. The highly spongy nature is easy to manipulate into bold, structural shapes. For something a little thinner, Scuba<\/a> is a great choice. This is a heavyweight, weft-knitted fabric, made with spun yarns. It has a built-in 4-way stretch and is thick and spongy, with a soft and flowing feel. The drape hangs well and it retains its original shape, even after being manipulated. Both of these fabrics would make a powerful statement when it comes to making an evening dress, but one, which will definitely turn heads.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOur choice \u2013 Marbled Velvet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
2. Chiffon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>Our choice \u2013 Paris Chiffon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
3. Georgette<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>Our choice \u2013 Poly or Silk Georgette<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
4. Crepe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>Our choice \u2013 Fashion Crepe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
5. Satin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>Our choice \u2013 Duchess Satin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
6. Organza<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>Our choice \u2013 100% Silk Organza<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
7. For something a little different \u2013 Neoprene<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>Our choice \u2013 Neoprene or Scuba<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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