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From: sewnew2
Date: 04-27-2004, 11:44 AM (1 of 9)
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Hi folks; As a treat for myself I would like to make a silk slip; I hate the nylon ones as I sweat and they feel like plastic. I know there are many types of silks out there, but don't know much about them. Can you recommend a type of silk that would be good for a slip? The slip would go under a lightweight skirt and would be knee length. I have seen "dupioni" silk and know there are other names and types of silk out there, what should I be looking for? TYIA! Heather
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User: sewnew2
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From: MaryW
Date: 04-27-2004, 11:59 AM (2 of 9)
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Sandwashed silk is beautiful.
MaryW
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 04-27-2004, 12:00 PM (3 of 9)
I don't think silk will be your answer.. Perspiration rots silk very quickly. 100 % cotton, batiste maybe would be a much better fabric in this case.. easily washable and long lasting.. BTW silk dupioni would be too heavy, I think , for a slip..
Sew With Love
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User: LeapFrog Libby
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From: sewnew2
Date: 04-27-2004, 12:09 PM (4 of 9)
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Originally posted by LeapFrog Libby Perspiration rots silk very quickly. Another newbie question...I have silk shirts that have lasted and lasted, and the arm pits have not rotted. Could it be the type of silk depends on whether or not it rots? I have heard that silk exposed to sunlight as in unlined drapery won't last very long. The idea of wearing a silk slip just appeals to me for some reason!  I just need to know what sort of silk would be good, if any! Thanks for advice! Heather
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User: sewnew2
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From: plrlegal
Date: 04-27-2004, 04:22 PM (5 of 9)
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silk charmeuse makes gorgeous sleepwear and lingerie. When my god daughter got married 4 years ago, I made her two nighties of silk charmeuse as shower gifts and she is still wearing them. She says they are the most comfortable sleepwear she has and she washes and dries them all the time. Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
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From: sewnew2
Date: 04-27-2004, 04:31 PM (6 of 9)
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Thank you, Patsy; I will try to find charmeuse and I have also done some digging around on google and some people have made lingerie out of "china silk". Now all I need is a store to buy it from at reasonable prices! 
Heather
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User: sewnew2
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From: plrlegal
Date: 04-27-2004, 11:58 PM (7 of 9)
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I've used china silk for lining in a couple of skirts and it's not that expensive. In fact, I think the last time I bought it Hancock Fabrics had it for $3.99 a yard. Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
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From: sewnew2
Date: 04-28-2004, 07:47 AM (8 of 9)
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Thank you, Patsy; I could afford that for a slip!
Heather
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User: sewnew2
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 04-28-2004, 05:00 PM (9 of 9)
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The reason I wrote that about the perspiration was that I had read that a hundred times.. I can not wear that slick thin silk, I am allergic to something they process it with.. I can only wear raw silk with something between my skin and the outer garment.. Everything I have ever read says that silk exposed to perspiration will rot, and that is why they reccomend putting dress shields in any garment you make or wear. I love the feel of Satin Charmeuse myself.. It feels elegant to me..
Sew With Love
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User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022
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