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After sewing, hand launder or machine wash gentle, while damp, pull out and smooth the edges, then touch up press - do not put it in the dryer again once the garment is sewn.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esilk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e54\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sai Silks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43101821763689,"sku":null,"price":27.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/5176\/files\/GOTHAMSTRIPE-3.jpg?v=1775492369"},{"product_id":"mayfair-stripe-silk-woven","title":"Hampstead Checks Silk Woven","description":"\u003cp\u003eColor saturated deep cobalt blue and black 1\/4\" checks in silk taffeta, produced in India, where textile traditions continue. Lightweight, silky smooth, and lightly crisp with a malleable hand and airy drape. 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After sewing, hand launder or machine wash gentle, while damp, pull out and smooth the edges, then touch up press - do not put it in the dryer again once the garment is sewn.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esilk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e44\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sai Silks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43101822386281,"sku":null,"price":27.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/5176\/files\/HAMPSTEADCHECKS-3.jpg?v=1775492271"},{"product_id":"mayfair-stripe-silk-woven-1","title":"Mayfair Stripe Silk Woven","description":"\u003cp\u003eStriped silk taffeta with narrow 1\/8\" crosswise stripes in black and jewel-toned turquoise. I would probably cut this on the cross-grain so the stripes\/yarns run vertically, but you could also cut on the lengthwise grain or bias. Lightweight, silky smooth, and lightly crisp with a malleable hand and airy drape. Dress it up or down, make a dress, shirt, skirt, vest, duster coat, or sculptural airy pants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarcy says, 'I sometimes toss silk taffeta in the washer\/dryer, which makes it a bit more cotton-y. This kicks back the silky shine and creates lovely all-over crinkles. I take it out of the dryer when it is just a bit damp, smooth it out, and give a light press. You can then sew and press as usual, and it will retain the soft crinkles. Always test a swatch first to be sure you like the results. After sewing, hand launder or machine wash gentle, while damp, pull out and smooth the edges, then touch up press - do not put it in the dryer again once the garment is sewn.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esilk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e54\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sai Silks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43101822976105,"sku":null,"price":27.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/5176\/files\/MAYFAIRSTRIPE-3.jpg?v=1775492181"},{"product_id":"notting-checks-silk-woven","title":"Notting Checks Silk Woven","description":"\u003cp\u003eColor saturated deep purple and black 1\/4\" checks in silk taffeta, produced in India, where textile traditions continue. Lightweight, silky smooth, and lightly crisp with a malleable hand and airy drape. Dress it up or down, make a dress, shirt, skirt, vest, duster coat, or sculptural airy pants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarcy says, 'I sometimes toss silk taffeta in the washer\/dryer, which makes it a bit more cotton-y. This kicks back the silky shine and creates lovely all-over crinkles. I take it out of the dryer when it is just a bit damp, smooth it out, and give a light press. You can then sew and press as usual, and it will retain the soft crinkles. Always test a swatch first to be sure you like the results. After sewing, hand launder or machine wash gentle, while damp, pull out and smooth the edges, then touch up press - do not put it in the dryer again once the garment is sewn.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esilk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e44\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sai Silks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43101823107177,"sku":null,"price":27.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/5176\/files\/NOTTINGCHECKSILK-3.jpg?v=1775492090"},{"product_id":"camden-checks-silk-woven","title":"Camden Checks Silk Woven","description":"\u003cp\u003eColor saturated deep cobalt blue and peacock blue ½\" checks in silk taffeta, produced in India, where textile traditions continue. Lightweight, silky smooth, and lightly crisp with a malleable hand and airy drape. 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After sewing, hand launder or machine wash gentle, while damp, pull out and smooth the edges, then touch up press - do not put it in the dryer again once the garment is sewn.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esilk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e44\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sai Silks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43101823303785,"sku":null,"price":27.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/5176\/files\/CAMDENCHECKS-3.jpg?v=1775491996"},{"product_id":"saville-checks-silk-woven","title":"Saville Checks Silk Woven","description":"\u003cp\u003eClassic black and white ⅜\" checks in silk taffeta, produced in India, where textile traditions continue. Lightweight, silky smooth, and lightly crisp with a malleable hand and airy drape. Dress it up or down, make a dress, shirt, skirt, vest, duster coat, or sculptural airy pants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarcy says, 'I sometimes toss silk taffeta in the washer\/dryer, which makes it a bit more cotton-y. This kicks back the silky shine and creates lovely all-over crinkles. I take it out of the dryer when it is just a bit damp, smooth it out, and give a light press. You can then sew and press as usual, and it will retain the soft crinkles. Always test a swatch first to be sure you like the results. After sewing, hand launder or machine wash gentle, while damp, pull out and smooth the edges, then touch up press - do not put it in the dryer again once the garment is sewn.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esilk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e44\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sai Silks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43101823565929,"sku":null,"price":27.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/5176\/files\/SAVILLECHECK-3.jpg?v=1775491908"},{"product_id":"nolita-stripe-silk-woven","title":"Nolita Stripe Silk Woven","description":"\u003cp\u003eStriped silk taffeta with bands of narrow spaced stripes in black and white in a 4\" repeat. I might cut this on the cross-grain so the stripes\/yarns run vertically, but you could also cut on the lengthwise grain or bias. Lightweight, silky smooth, and lightly crisp with a malleable hand and airy drape. Dress it up or down, make a dress, shirt, skirt, vest, duster coat, or sculptural airy pants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarcy says,' I sometimes toss silk taffeta in the washer\/dryer, which makes it a bit more cotton-y. This kicks back the silky shine and creates lovely all-over crinkles. I take it out of the dryer when it is just a bit damp, smooth it out, and give a light press. You can then sew and press as usual, and it will retain the soft crinkles. Always test a swatch first to be sure you like the results. After sewing, hand launder or machine wash gentle, while damp, pull out and smooth the edges, then touch up press - do not put it in the dryer again once the garment is sewn.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esilk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e44\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sai Silks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43101823729769,"sku":null,"price":27.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/5176\/files\/NOLITASTRIPE-3.jpg?v=1775491812"},{"product_id":"tribeca-stripe-silk-woven","title":"Tribeca Stripe Silk Woven","description":"\u003cp\u003eStriped silk taffeta with bands of narrow spaced stripes in black and white in a 2\" repeat. I might cut this on the cross-grain so the stripes\/yarns run vertically, but you could also cut on the lengthwise grain or bias. Lightweight, silky smooth, and lightly crisp with a malleable hand and airy drape. Dress it up or down, make a dress, shirt, skirt, vest, duster coat, or sculptural airy pants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarcy says, 'I sometimes toss silk taffeta in the washer\/dryer, which makes it a bit more cotton-y. This kicks back the silky shine and creates lovely all-over crinkles. I take it out of the dryer when it is just a bit damp, smooth it out, and give a light press. You can then sew and press as usual, and it will retain the soft crinkles. Always test a swatch first to be sure you like the results. After sewing, hand launder or machine wash gentle, while damp, pull out and smooth the edges, then touch up press - do not put it in the dryer again once the garment is sewn.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esilk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e44\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sai Silks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43101824155753,"sku":null,"price":27.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/5176\/files\/TRIBECASTRIPE-3.jpg?v=1775491725"},{"product_id":"floating-checks-silk-organza-woven","title":"Floating Checks Silk Organza Woven","description":"\u003cp\u003eSilk organza in a woven black and white ¼\" 'gingham' check produced in India where textile traditions continue. Lightweight, sheer, with a smooth hand and airy lightly crisp drape. 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