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Luxurious in all the ways a fine silk should be, this lightweight habotai is actually limited deadstock from the iconic Toronto designer Lida Baday. Habotai is a textile known for its airiness and shimmering weave: this deadstock is no exception. Its soft, light hand, lustrous sheen, and gentle drape make it a lovely choice for any unstructured project. We suggest for delicate blouses and dresses, or as an eye-catching lining for a truly special garment. Semi-sheer in lighter colours, it may require a lining (or not, for the daring!)
In the fashion industry, deadstock refers to fabrics that are either surplus or left over from production, including high-quality designer textiles. By sourcing deadstock fabrics, we are giving them a new lease on life and keeping them out of landfills.
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Always pretreat fabric before sewing to remove chemical sizing from the manufacturing process. Pre-washing also gives you a better sense of the true drape and handfeel of a fabric. We recommend washing and drying fabric in the same way you intend to wash your finished garment. Be sure to separate brights and colours, as some dyes and prints may run the first few times you wash them.
Fabric Tips
Use a warm iron to press; a press cloth will help prevent 'shine' left from a too hot iron. Silk tends to be a bit shifty so use an extra sharp pair of shears or rotary cutter and pattern weights to cut your fabric.
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What can I say? I’m in love with the Silk Habotai for lining. The soft hand and spectacular colours in this Deadstock range so nice. Cyan is a brilliant, happy blue.
Silk Habotai is a fantastic fabric for lining. What an amazing colour to peek out from a jacket. The quality is excellent - the hand and weight are indicative of a well made silk. Love this.
I am very pleased with the fabric.
Stunning deep blue color. Perfect weight & texture for lining.
Beautiful silk with a lovely hand and drape.