Elspeth Silk Charmeuse Border Woven

Symmetrical paisley border print in lush blue and brown, etched with white in a fluid silk charmeuse woven. From LA designer Johnny Was, deadstock out of the designer's personal sample room stash. Lightweight, with a smooth silky hand, light airy drape and 12" repeat. Right for a dress, shirt, kimono blouse, tunic, skirt, soft pants, or lounge wear. Marcy says, 'There are SO many creative ways to use a border print, and this would make a beautiful lining.'

I cut sheers with fabric and pattern placed on top of paper, (computer weight, butcher paper, etc.), squaring off the ends to align the grain. Place the paper down first (tape together as needed), then fabric, pattern on top. Secure by pinning and cutting through all the layers. A rotary cutter works best as it does not lift up the layers. The paper keeps the shape of the pattern pieces so you can move them around to mark without distorting the shape. Sew with a sharp fine needle. 

silk
43"