Liquid Satin
A polyester satin with an ultra smooth, glossy finish that gives it a liquid shimmer. 140 gsm and 150 cm wide, for evening wear, dresses, skirts and bridal.
- 6 colours
- 150 cm wide
- 100% Polyester
- From $30.80 per metre
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Liquid Satin: Uses and How to Sew It
What liquid satin is like, how it compares with our other polyesters, and tips for sewing it.
About liquid satin
- A liquid shimmer. A polyester satin with an ultra smooth, glossy finish.
- Soft fall. 140 gsm, with a soft drape.
- 6 colours, 150 cm wide.
Which polyester?
Our polyester fabrics, side by side.
| Look and feel | Weight | Stretch | Great for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polyester dupion | Crisp, with subtle, regular slubs | Mid weight | None | Bridal, skirts and jackets |
| Polyester mikado | Heavy and stiff, with a twill weave and a soft sheen | 215 gsm (stretch: 310 gsm) | None, or one-way | Structured bridal gowns, skirts and jackets |
| Polyester faille | Smooth and matte, soft but voluminous | 246 gsm | None | Bridal, evening wear and costume |
| Faux acetate satin | Delustred satin on both sides, very fluid | 170 gsm | A little mechanical stretch | Draped gowns, bias-cut slips and bridesmaids |
| Liquid satin | Ultra smooth and glossy, with a soft fall | 140 gsm | None | Evening wear, dresses, skirts and tops |
| Stretch polyester satin | Heavy, with a satin face and a matte back | 228 gsm | One-way | Fitted dresses, pants, skirts and bridal |
| Stretch polyester crepe | Heavy, with a textured matte finish | 270 to 304 gsm | Two-way or four-way | Jackets, pants, dresses and bridal |
| Scuba | Heavy and smooth, low sheen on one side, matte on the other | 328 gsm | Two-way | Sculpted gowns, trains, jackets and skirts |
What to make with it
- Evening and party dresses
- Skirts and tops
- Bridal and formal wear
Cutting
- Cut as a single layer, laid on paper or a cotton sheet so it doesn't slide, with all the pieces facing the same way.
- Pin only inside the seam allowance, or use pattern weights, as pins can leave marks.
- Use sharp scissors or a rotary cutter.
Sewing
- Use a fresh, fine needle (size 70) and a good-quality polyester thread. A worn needle can snag the glossy face.
- Sew with a 2 to 2.5 mm stitch, holding the fabric gently taut in front of and behind the needle.
- Unpicked stitches can leave holes, so test the fit before the final seams.
Hems
- Hand-finished hem. Machine stitching shows on a glossy satin, so for dresses and skirts, finish the raw edge, turn the hem up once and blind stitch it by hand with small, loose stitches that catch only a thread, so they don't pull or mark the face.
- Faced hem. On a curved or full skirt, a shaped facing sewn to the hem edge, understitched and hand stitched inside gives a smooth, invisible finish.
- For light pieces and tops, the weighted narrow hem on our faux acetate satin page works well.
Pressing
Polyester can melt or go shiny under a hot iron, so press on the synthetic (low) setting, through a pressing cloth. Test on a scrap first.
Questions
What is liquid satin?
A polyester satin with an ultra smooth, glossy finish and a soft fall.
How wide is it?
150 cm.
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