Chiffon Fabric Old Green

Chiffon Fabric Old Green

This Chiffon Fabric Old Green has that muted, slightly dusty green tone that sits somewhere between sage and teal, giving it a calm, grounded character rather than a bright pop of colour. Held up to the light it shows the soft sheen and semi-transparent quality typical of chiffon, while the fine plain weave gives the surface a subtle, almost grainy texture. When gathered or draped, as you can see in the rippled folds, the fabric falls in loose, fluid waves rather than stiff pleats, which is exactly what gives chiffon its romantic, airy reputation.

Product Features:

• Item Number: R247218
• Composition: 100% Polyester
• Width: 150 cm
• Weight: 90 Grams/m2

What kind of fabric is this

This is a classic chiffon fabric made entirely from polyester fibres, woven in a plain weave that gives it its characteristic slightly crinkled hand feel. It is an ultra light weight fabric, so it moves with the body instead of adding bulk, and the soft finish keeps it comfortable against the skin. Because the weave is open and fine, the fabric breathes well and has a semi-transparent look, which is why it is often layered or lined depending on the project. There is no stretch in the fabric, so pattern pieces stay stable while cutting and sewing, though the slippery, fluid drape means pinning and cutting with sharp shears or a rotary cutter helps a lot.

Projects and applications

Thanks to its lightweight structure and gentle drape, this old green chiffon fabric works well across a wide range of sewing projects, from clothing to home styling.

• Evening dresses and flowy occasion wear
• Blouses and tunics with soft movement
• Bridal wear details, overlays and veils
• Scarves and lightweight headwear
• Skirts with layered or gathered silhouettes
• Lingerie trims and delicate inserts
• Stage wear and costume design
• Sheer curtains and event decoration

In short

With its soft old green shade, gentle sheen and fluid drape, this chiffon fabric suits both fashion and decorative projects that call for something light and graceful. Take a look at the full range of fashion fabrics at Rijs Textiles to find matching materials for your next make.