What’s the Most Unusual Fabric You've Worked With?

From smart textiles to antique silk, tell us about the most interesting material you’ve handled.

Did you notice any powdering when you handled it? For “antique silk”, I always underline with silk organza before cutting — it keeps seams from bursting and lets you use a gentle press with less risk.

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