How to Choose a Silk for Women's Trousers
- 1). Decide how you want your trousers to fit. Certain silk fabrics work better for different cuts. It's important for you to know whether you'll use the silk fabric to make slim, fitted trousers or more fluid, loose trousers.
- 2). Look for heavyweight silk fabric if you're making tailored women's trousers. Four-ply silk crepe de Chine is excellent for trousers that have a little ease.
- 3). Find silk dupion or silk tussah if you want to make slim-fitting trousers. These fabrics feature a rustic, nubbly texture, and unlike many finer silk fabrics, they're much easier to sew.
- 4). Purchase silk chiffon or silk georgette for loose-fitting women's trousers. Although you may spend more time preparing this fabric for cutting and sewing, it yields lovely, flowing garments. You may need to line women's trousers made from these fabrics to counteract their see-through quality.