Silk Stripe Shantung 610Shantung is a sturdy, wrinkle resistant, medium weight fabric with a unique textured surface and a beautiful sheen. It is often used in eveningwear and bridal wedding, but can also be used for suits and high end sportswear and home decor. Shantung is also known as "raw silk" or "spun wild silk"; it is similar to Dupioni silk, but Shantung a lighter weight and is made from woven raw silk fibers that give it a slightly striated texture. Shantung creates

Understitch by hand

With almost 20% spandex for superior elasticity

The tattoo printed spandex fabric is a cool

Iron on "silk setting" w/steam and pressing cloth

Shantung is also known as "raw silk" or "spun wild silk"

With a small amount of nylon blended in for extra durability

Beaded Faux Pearls

This fabric is available in a wide range of colors

since it is a natural fiber it does not hold a crease well

and gently stretch the fabric while sewing to maintain stretch

Venetian Pleated Linen is a medium weight

Available now from NY Fashion Center Fabrics