As I told you in a previous post,
silk flowers are important in making spring headdresses, and often many clients want the dress fabric to be part of or complement the headdress.
Therefore, it is important to know how to differentiate the different silks that exist if you are going to make a
silk flower, as a taffeta will not be the same as a twill, a satin or a muslin.
Today I begin with Twill. Its weaving method is different, using three threads for weft and warp that rotate in various interlacings forming a repeating pattern. Very dense and soft twill is used for ties.
The finest of silks is gauze, originally from the city of Gaza, known for its transparency and lightness due to the low density of its threads. It is used for haute couture in veils, blouses, evening dresses, bridal gowns, and scarves. Sewing this type of fabric is quite difficult, so it is important to use a very fine thread and a flat or French seam. The result of silk flowers made with gauze is airy and delicate.
