What is Rayon Challis fabric?

Rayon Challis fabric is a smooth and soft fabric, woven from fibers derived from the pulp of wood, bamboo, and other plants. An affordable alternative to silk, Rayon Challis fabric is breathable, looks elegant, and has a flowy drapes. Rayon Challis fabric is minimally translucent and displays colors bright and vibrantly. Affordably priced, Rayon Challis fabric can be used to make chic apparel and decor.

What does Rayon Challis feel like?

Rayon Challis feels soft, smooth, and airy. An alternative to silk, Rayon Challis fabric is woven with fibers derived from the pulp of wood, bamboo, and other plants. Using a challis weave, finished Rayon Challis fabric is very soft, smooth, and minimally translucent. As a fabric, Rayon Challis fabric is breathable and flowy.

How opaque is rayon challis fabric?

Rayon Challis fabric is not opaque, it is minimally translucent. When used as a single layer, subtle outlines of anything under Rayon Challis Fabric can be seen.

How to sew with Rayon Challis fabric?

Rayon Challis fabric is simple to sew. First, always pre-wash Rayon Challis fabric with warm water to induce shrinkage and avoid additional shrinkage in the future. Since rayon Challis is so smooth and slick, it is recommended to use clothespins or weights to secure the fabric instead of push pins which would cause damage. If cutting Rayon Challis fabric, try a rotary cutter in place of scissors or shears for perfect, even cuts. When sewing Rayon Challis fabric, use a thin and sharp needle (10/70) to avoid creating large holes and snags in the fabric. Finish Rayon Challis fabric edges and seams by hand or with a serger / overlock machine to prevent fraying, and staystitch any fabric curves to prevent stretching. Lastly, hang Rayon Challis fabric before hemming to maximize stretch and reduce the chances of an uneven hem.

What is Rayon Challis used for?

Rayon Challis is used for elegant and stylish apparel and décor. An affordable alternative to silk, Rayon Challis fabric is soft, smooth, and breathable. Some wonderful Rayon Challis fabric applications include blouses, dresses, Hawaiian style shirts, bed sheets, pillowcases and so much more. Are you interested in making a Rayon Challis fabric wrap dress? Click here, for the tutorial featured on our blog. Rayon Challis Fabric Wrap Dress

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Name: Rayon Challis
Brand: Fabric Wholesale Direct
SKU: SV573819
Price: 5.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.886756238 (521 reviews)

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