Silk Dressmaking Fabric

Silk is the strongest known natural fibre. It is made up of a natural protein fibre, mainly fibroin, which is a type of protein that certain insect larvae secrete to form a cocoon. Most silk is made from the larvae of a worm that only lives on mulberry trees. 

To learn more about silk fabrics, and tips on how to sew with these fabrics look at our guide.

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