Silk noil - Navy 0.5m
- Description
Composition: 100% silk
Weight: 35 momme / 151gsm
Width: 112cms - 114cms
Origin: China
Silk noil is a really interest fabric. It feels and behaves very different to how it you might expect. Its visual texture may have you believe it might be rough to wear, but being 100% silk, it is actually lovely against the skin. It has a warm hand, resists crinkling and has the fluid drape silk is renowned for.
It's luxurious, but given that silk noil doesn't have the high sheen of traditional silk, it's a lot easier to work into your everyday wardrobe. It definitely has an understated elegance about it. Most find it a very stable fabric, making it lovely to work with. Silk noil is less slippery than other silks making it a great transitional fabric for newer sewists.
I have heard others recommend French seams as it can have a tendency to fray, but I've overlocked a number of pieces myself and haven't had any problems, even on those garments that are in heavy rotation.
Make: Definitely a tried and true Ogden cami, Gypsum skirt, Sienna jumpsuit, Hadley top, or Mellilot shirt.
Care instructions: Prewash in the same way you intend to care for your finished garment. Dry cleaning is often recommended to help retain silk noil's colour vibrancy, however it can be gently hand washed.
I try to air out my Silk Noil garments where possible and avoid washing too often to help retain the colours. To dry, you can lay flat or line dry, we suggest to do this out of direct sunlight.
See the other colours we have available here.
Please note: Monitor settings can change the way these colours are viewed on screen. A swatch service is available to help eliminate any guess work!
About A+R.
About A+R Fabrics.
A+R is owned and operated by passionate creative Katrina Hope, from her small rural studio located in regional Victoria, Australia.
The name A+R comes from her daughters names, Arlo + Remi.
Trin's love of working with and wearing natural fibres is reflected in the collection.
A+R was established in 2018 with the mission for the business being to offer the highest quality fabrics with a strong focus on natural fibres.
What A+R does differently?
A+R carries a unique range of colours and textures that have a strong focus on natural fibres.
She strives to provide the sewing community an interesting & unique range of fabrics that can only be found here.
Our colours, textures and stripes / checks are created directed with our mill. Each solid colour is lab dipped to allow us to see the colour brilliance and depth on each substrate.
Our stripes and checks are hand loomed to allow us to perfect the size and colour balance for each design.
Where is A+R?
The A+R Studio began in Coffs Harbour + is now located in beautiful regional Victoria, to the North East of Melbourne.
Trin's focus is continuing to slowly grow the range and expand each category to include new solid colours, textures and hopefully one day a range of prints on various substrates.
At this stage, there are no plans to include retail in A+R'S offering.
Ordering online.
Placing your first online order?
Ordering from a new store, or placing your first online fabric order can feel a little risky!
A+R Fabrics strives to create an easy + enjoyable shopping experience, whether it's your first of tenth order with us.
We've tried to include as much information about each fabric as possible, but we welcome any questions you may have about project suitability, etc.
Swatches
We offer swatches to our friends in AU, NZ + US, this way you can view the collection in person prior to purchase.
Although I've done my best to capture colours as accurately as possible, it's important to me that you have the opportunity to check the colour, weight, handfeel and even run the swatch under your sewing machine to ensure it's going to be the right choice for you project!
Order Fulfilment
A+R is a micro sized (sole operator) business which means our fulfilment times can be a little longer than some of our friends in the Industry.
The current published fulfilment time is 3-4 business days, however I strive for a faster turnaround wherever I can!
Why pre-cut fabrics?
New streamlined system
Having our range of fabrics available to purchase as pre-cut lengths is a new style of operation for A+R.
Previously all fabrics were cut to order, however lifestyle changes outside of A+R have prompted the switch to a pre-cut system.
Balancing act
Pre-cutting our fabrics allows A+R to remain open whilst I balance a full-time role and solo parenting.
This way, I can still pick and pack our beautiful fabrics for your orders during my evenings, whilst balancing my responsibilities as 'Mum' & 'Admin Superstar'.
What lengths are available?
Each bolt is cut to suit each fabric. Linen's tend to be longer lengths 2-4m each, whereas knits are often slightly shorter given the suitable for smaller projects.
None of the fabrics are cut over 4m, however you are welcome to purchase a 2.5m + 3m should 5.5m be required, etc.
My required meterage is sold out!
If there's a particular fabric you're wanting to purchase and the length your project requires is not available, please use the 'contact' tab in the main menu to send me an email.
If I still have fabric on the bolt, I'd be more than happy to cut your desired length.
Important notes:
These requests will be cut and packed on weekends, so please allow a little more time.
Please check your intended projects cutting layout to ensure your lengths will be suitable!
Also, do not play pattern Tetris after too many vino's or whilst operating on a lack of sleep, ask me why...
