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Sheer Silk

Linen Fabric Category is on sale at 20% off from May 15th to May 31st!

Sheer silk fabric is the most gossamer of textile delicacies! From airy silk chiffon to delicate silk organza, Britex Fabrics carries a variety of sheer silk fabrics. This is the ideal fabric to perfect the art of French seams! Sheer silk fabric makes elegant blouses, beautiful ribbons, and stunning scarves…and of course is perfectly charming as wispy lingerie.

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  1. Fulsome Parrot Tulip Silk Chiffon (Made in Italy) Quickview

    Fulsome Parrot Tulip Silk Chiffon (Made in Italy)

    A sheer silk chiffon, in antique blue and pale smoke on a black background with a graceful print of fulsome parrot tulips. We love Italian silks! This would be perfect as a fluttering full skirt, or as a chic scarf - tie it à la Audrey Hepburn for understated glamour. Made in Italy. 100% Silk. This fabric is 53" wide.
    $94.99

  2. Soft Semi-Sheer Rose Strewn Silk & Cotton Blend (Made in Italy) Quickview

    Soft Semi-Sheer Rose Strewn Silk & Cotton Blend (Made in Italy)

    A semi-sheer silk and cotton fabric, strewn with 3 1/2" roses in shades of pink on a natural background. This is a lovely floral, without being overblown - roses are widely spaced and staggered two and one across. With it's clear sunset colors, this airy silk would make a simple gathered skirt, or loose evening wrap. Made in Italy. 73% cotton and 27% silk. 54" wide.
    $39.99

  3. Vibrant Melon & Cream Art Deco-esque Floral Silk Chiffon Quickview

    Vibrant Melon & Cream Art Deco-esque Floral Silk Chiffon

    A sheer silk chiffon, in deep melon and peach on soft cream, with an abstract floral design reminiscent of Art Deco motifs. We love the delicate lines and colors in this fabric - it would be perfect as a drop-waisted 1920s inspired tea frock.....crochet and tea anyone? 100% Silk. This fabric is 54" wide.
    $39.99

  4. Crinkled Tangerine & Pink Floral Silk Chiffon Quickview

    Crinkled Tangerine & Pink Floral Silk Chiffon

    A crinkled sheer silk chiffon, in tangerine sherbert and pink blush. With it's large floral design, summery texture and clear colors, this airy silk would make a lovely beach wrap or loose evening tunic. 100% Silk. This fabric is 38" wide.
    $69.99

  5. Crinkled Indigo Violet & Silver Sheer Silk Chiffon Quickview

    Crinkled Indigo Violet & Silver Sheer Silk Chiffon

    This indigo violet silk chiffon is kissed by silver dewdrops. Soft, light and ethereal, this crinkled chiffon is painted with metallic ovals of various sizes to give it that extra va-voom. The gleaming metallic dots combined with super-saturated purple-blue color, gives you the perfect fabric for dramatic garments or costumes. It simply begs to be sequined and beaded for your next belly dancing class. 100% silk. 54" wide.
    $29.99

  6. Midnight Navy & Silver Grey Floral Silk Organza (Made in Italy) Quickview

    Midnight Navy & Silver Grey Floral Silk Organza (Made in Italy)

    This unique floral sheer features silver grey appliqued jacquard cabbage roses on a deepest midnight navy organza base. Layers of woven threads create striking dimensionality and detail in the blooms. This very special textile would be stunning made into a full skirted strapless ball gown, accented with a glossy pearl choker, and worn to see Carmen at the opera. Made in Italy. Silk/cotton/polyester/acetate/nylon blend. Silk 56" wide.
    $94.99

  7. Navy Blue & Gold Dotted Sheer Silk Organza LIMITED STOCK Quickview

    Navy Blue & Gold Dotted Sheer Silk Organza LIMITED STOCK

    This indigo navy 100% silk organza is designed with tiny metallic gold pin-dots that are spaced approximately 3/8" apart. This silk organza is perfect for sheer tailored over-shirts, wraps, and home decor projects. This fabric is 43" wide.
    $14.99

  8. Navy Plaid Sheer Silk Organza Quickview

    Navy Plaid Sheer Silk Organza

    This 100% silk organza plaid is a happy marriage of neutral colors and cheerful bounce; the soft navy blue is almost slate gray in tone, and the cream is a true off-white. The scale is comfortable to wear, and perfect for classic looks. Imagine visiting a teashop in a tailored shirt with puffed sleeves and tiny buttons on your cuffs! Pair it with denim or other patterns if you're feeling extra-playful. This fabric is 45" wide.
    $19.99

  9. Wine & Antique Blue Checked Jacquard Silk Organza Quickview

    Wine & Antique Blue Checked Jacquard Silk Organza

    This unique silk/polyester organza is endlessly interesting. An intricate design combines alternating squares of burgundy and violet with jacquard motifs in light grey with gold outlines. For a finishing fillip, the squares are fringed (fringe is approximately 2" long) in grey and gold. Whether it's featured as a dramatic duster, or swagged around a window or door in your home, this one-of-a-kind fabric is bound to be noticed. This fabric is 43" wide.
    $39.99

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