Metallic Jacquard Fabric
Jacquards with metallic yarn woven into the pattern, with a soft feel and a stiff fall. 140 cm wide, in white gold, jewel gold, copper, gunmetal, black and jewel colours, for evening wear, jackets and skirts.
- 16 colours
- 140 cm wide
- From $31.90 per metre
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Guide
Metallic Jacquard: Uses and How to Sew It
What our metallic jacquards are like, how to choose one, and tips for cutting, sewing and pressing metallic yarn.
About our metallic jacquard
- Metallic yarn woven in. The shine is part of the weave, so the pattern has texture as well as sparkle.
- 140 cm wide, with a softer feel but a stiff fall that holds a shape.
- A wide range of colours, from white gold, jewel gold, copper and ochre to gunmetal, black, electric blue, spearmint, baby blue, rose pink and redwood.
Which metallic jacquard?
| Metallic Jacquard (Y399) | 60% metallic and 40% polyester, a softer feel with a stiff fall. Selvedge on one edge only. Great for: skirts, dresses, tops and bridal or evening wear. |
| Crushed Metallic Jacquard (Y30684) | Nylon, rayon and metallic, with a crushed texture and a stiff handle. Bottle green and dusty pink. Great for: skirts, dresses and formal wear. |
| Metallic Jacquard (Y85239) | Mid-weight, 80% polyester and 20% metallic, with a tight, random dot pattern. Sage. Great for: jackets and coats, pants and formal wear. |
What to make with it
- Evening skirts and cocktail dresses
- Jackets, coats and boleros
- Fitted tops and bustiers
- Mother of the bride and groom outfits
- Statement trousers
Choosing a colour
Metallic yarn changes with the light, so a colour can look warmer or cooler in daylight than on a screen. We recommend ordering samples before you buy, especially if you're matching shoes, a lining or another fabric.
Cutting
- Cut as a single layer, right side up, with every piece facing the same way: the sheen changes with direction.
- Y399 has a selvedge on one edge only, so check which edge is which before you lay out the pattern.
- Use pattern weights, or pin inside the seam allowance only, as pins can mark metallic yarn.
- Metallic jacquards fray, so overlock or zigzag the edges soon after cutting.
Sewing
- Use a fresh, sharp needle (size 80) and a good-quality polyester or mercerised cotton thread. Metallic yarn blunts needles quickly, so change it often.
- Use a stitch length of about 2.5 to 3 mm, and sew a test seam on a scrap first.
- Metallic yarn can feel scratchy, so line the garment, and bind or overlock the seams so no cut ends touch the skin.
- Unpicking can leave marks, so tack fitting seams by hand first.
Hems
- Hand-stitched hem. Overlock the raw edge, turn the hem up once (3 to 5 cm) and hand stitch it with a catch stitch.
- Faced hem. On a curved hem, face it with a strip of lining, which also keeps scratchy yarn off the skin.
Pressing
Don't iron metallic yarn or foil: heat can dull the metal and lift or cloud the foil. Finger-press seams open as you sew, then, if you need to, steam lightly from the reverse with the iron held well clear. Test on an offcut first, and see our fabric care guide.
Questions
What is metallic jacquard?
A jacquard with metallic yarn woven into the pattern, so it has texture and shine that won't wear off like a print.
Can you iron metallic jacquard?
No. Heat can dull metallic yarn. Finger-press seams and, if needed, steam lightly from the reverse with the iron held clear, after testing an offcut.
How wide is it?
140 cm.
Does it need a lining?
We recommend one. Metallic yarn can feel scratchy against the skin, and a lining helps the garment slide on.
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