3 1/4 YARDS BLACK SILK
3 1/4 YARDS BLACK SILK
Silk in a classic black. Burn tested 100% silk content. Measures 53" in width and available for order as a 3 1/4 yard piece.
*This silk is light in weight, flowy, and non-stretch. It has a satin finish. It is quite soft, smooth to the touch, and is opaque. Suitable for top weight apparel such as blouses, skirts, dresses, and other apparel with drape.
*Please note there is a 5" cut missing along the bottom.
These fabrics are recovered from high-end designers in New York City, sold as a sustainable alternative to destruction and discard in landfill.
Fabric Yardage Estimator
Fabric Yardage Estimator
Blouses & Tops:
Sleeveless knit tanks: 1 yard
Short-sleeved T-shirt: 1-2 yards
Button-up; long sleeve: 2-3 yards
Skirts
Mini: 1-2 yards
Pencil: 2 yards
Midi/maxi: 3 yards
Circle skirt: 4-5 yards
Dresses
Mini: 2 yards
Knee-length: 2 yards
Midi: 3 yards
Maxi: 4 yards
Pants & Shorts
Shorts: 1-2 yards
Leggings: 2 yards
Jeans/Slacks: 2-3 yards
Wide-leg pants: 3-4 yards
Coats & Jackets
Jackets: 2-3 yards
Knee-length: 4 yards
Full-length: 5-6 yards
Bags
Tote bag: 1 yard
Backpack: 2 yards
*these estimates are suggested quantities, but ultimately depend on size, project, and width of fabric.