The best way to iron silk is to not iron silk. That sounds like an obvious contradiction, but this most delicate of fabrics is incredibly sensitive to heat, light, water, and chemicals. Silk wrinkles easily, and if it is stained or spotted, it is likely that the marks will never be successfully removed.
"There is a misconception about georgettes being drapey. Yes georgettes are very drapey, and most girls will come in the store and say ‘I need a georgette for my drapey dress’. A georgette is not always necessary, as a silk satin will do this also."
This video explains the misconception of georgettes being 'drapey'.
"There’s a common misconception about linings. You’ll find lots of cheap linings around in other stores, but here in d’Italia, we like to use silk. Silk is great, for that fact that one, it’s not going to cling like most cheaper silks will. Cheaper silks are actually made out of a polyester or an acetate blend. Because of its synthetic fibres made out of plastic, they tend to give you that static feel."
This video explains different fabrics to be used for linings, and which are best to use for lining dresses, skirts and suiting.
In this video, Melissa talks about the many types of satins: silk satins, queen satins, duchess satins, polyester satins, crepe silk satins and regular silk satins; as well as advice on choosing the right types of satin fabrics.
A video that explains the variety of different satin fabrics are available from our store, and what they can be used for.
As different fabrics require different care instructions, such as the way it needs to be washed (dry cleaning or hand washing) or the way it needs to be hung - we look into the different fabrics and the way they should be cared for.
Melissa from d’Italia gives advice on how to care for your fabrics – covering different kinds of fabrics such as silk satins, wool, jerseys, wools, silk and linen blends, cashmere and silk chiffon.
