Silk charmeuse fabric: 144 colors available per type, 14 different silk charmeuse fabrics in stock, ready to ship in 24 ~ 48 hours. Offer FREE silk color card & silk fabric swatches.
| Price per yd | Width | Weight | Description of Silk Fabric | Fabric Content |
| ✂ $26.95 | 44" | 19mm | Silk Charmeuse | 100% Silk |
| ✂ $25.45 | 44" | 16mm | Silk Charmeuse | 100% Silk |
| ✂ $30.45 | 54" | 16mm | Silk Charmeuse | 100% Silk |
| ✂ $26.95 | 44" | 19mm | Silk Hammered Satin | 100% Silk |
| ✂ $33.95 | 54" | 19mm | Silk Charmeuse | 100% Silk |
| ✂ $48.95 | 54" | 30mm | Silk Heavy Charmeuse | 100% Silk |
| ✂ $43.95 | 44" | 30mm | Silk Heavy Charmeuse | 100% Silk |
| ✂ $53.45 | 44" | 36mm | Silk Double faced Charmeuse | 100% Silk |
| ✂ $29.45 | 44" | 19mm | Silk Charmeuse JQD | 100% Silk |
| ✂ $29.45 | 54" | 16mm | Silk Charmeuse JQD | 100% Silk |
| ✂ $34.95 | 54" | 19mm | Silk Charmeuse JQD | 100% Silk |
| ✂ $26.95 | 42" | 19mm | Silk Span Charmeuse | 92% Silk 8% Span |
| ✂ $34.95 | 52" | 19mm | Silk Span Charmeuse | 92% Silk 8% Span |
| ✂ $48.95 | 42" | 36mm | Silk Span Heavy Charmeuse | 95% Silk 5% Span |
| ✂ $24.45 | 50" | 15mm | Silk Crinkle Charmeuse | 100% Silk |
Silk charmeuse is a lightweight and mid-weight fabric, woven with a satin weave, where the warp threads cross over three or more of the backing, weft, threads. The front side of the fabric has a satin finish—lustrous and reflective—whereas the back has a dull finish. Silk charmeuse is more expensive and delicate but is softer and a better insulator. Silk charmeuse fabric differs from plain satin in that charmeuse is softer and lighter in weight.
The luster and delicate hand make silk charmeuse fabric suited to lingerie, flowing evening gowns, and drapery blouses. Bridal gowns sometimes use silk charmeuse, however, the fabric does not hold a shape well, so it is not used for full, flared skirts; the charmeuse tends to cling and hang against the body. It is best suited to a more fluid, slinky bias cut, and is too fragile and flimsy for more tailored clothing.
Its uses in menswear include the lining of jackets and slacks, handkerchiefs, ties, and underwear such as silk charmeuse boxer shorts.
It is one of the more challenging silk fabric to sew and not recommended for beginners. The silk fabric is extremely slippery and difficult to control through the presser foot of a sewing machine. Seams have a tendency to pucker and pull; a smaller stitch length and finer thread can minimize this, though the experience of the sewer will impact the finished result as well. Silk charmeuse also tends to leave holes and marks where the fabric was pinned, making the manipulation of pattern pieces more challenging. For greater ease of sewing, a sizing product can be sprayed on before cutting and washed out after the garment is completed.
Silk charmeuse fabric tears easily, especially when wet, so dry-cleaning is recommended. The look of satin is highly prized for dressy garments since it flows well on the body and catches light in stunning patterns.
