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Sheer Silk

Midweight & Lightweight Cotton Fabrics Categories are on sale at 20% off from June 15th to June 30th!

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. Tropical Foliage Silk Chiffon (Made in Italy) Quickview

    Tropical Foliage Silk Chiffon (Made in Italy)

    A sheer silk chiffon in charming neutrals....palest cappuccino, winter white, white, and black, and with a subtle pattern of large tropical foliage. This would be perfect as casual sarong, or a tailored cap-sleeved top. Made in Italy. 100% Silk. This fabric is 54" wide.
    $39.99

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

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

    A semi-sheer silk and cotton fabric, in creamy ivory and with 3/8" wide crosswise textured stripes - soft and drapey, this would make a marvelous chemise or lined breezy curtains. Made in Italy. Cotton and silk blend. 57" wide.
    $35.99 $28.79

  3. Cinnamon Ikat Sheer Silk Chiffon Quickview

    Cinnamon Ikat Sheer Silk Chiffon

    An ikat-style sheer silk chiffon that may be neutral in tone, but is dramatic in effect. A medium-scale pattern (repeat is 6 1/2") features chevron shapes in black and geometric outlines in white on a warm cinnamon brown background. It would make a striking maxi dress, flowing skirt, or kimono-inspired over-shirt. It will make a statement anywhere you go, from an exotic vacation to your favorite local haunt. 100% silk. 45" wide.
    $39.99

  4. Sienna & Brick Floral Silk Chiffon (Made in Italy) Quickview

    Sienna & Brick Floral Silk Chiffon (Made in Italy)

    This lovely Italian 100% silk chiffon fabric consists of flowers and leaves that meander throughout the piece, accented with clusters of larger flowers in tones of aubergine, sienna, brick and beige on a warm sienna background. It would be beautiful as a flowing gored skirt. Made in Italy. 100% silk. 56" wide.
    $44.99

  5. Black & Cream Floral Shadows Silk Chiffon Quickview

    Black & Cream Floral Shadows Silk Chiffon

    This graceful silk burnout is primarily black and cream, with subtle taupe highlights, in an over-sized tulip floral design. Satin elements are as soft and fluid as the lithe chiffon base. This stripped sheer is best worn with an attitude of conviction and dramatic lipstick; it would look lovely as a chic shirtwaist, dress, or as palazzo pants. 100% silk. 54" wide.
    $94.99

  6. Ivory & Soot Dotted Sheer Silk Chiffon LIMITED STOCK Quickview

    Ivory & Soot Dotted Sheer Silk Chiffon LIMITED STOCK

    A sheer dotted chiffon with soft black coin-size dots (1" wide) scattered on a warm winter white background. Unusually light and airy, this chiffon would be perfect for layered bias-cut ruffles on dresses, skirts or blouses...or simply finish the edges for a fluttery scarf. 100% silk. 44" wide. LIMITED STOCK
    $39.99

  7. Smoke Black & Cream Polka-Dotted Silk Chiffon  LIMITED STOCK Quickview

    Smoke Black & Cream Polka-Dotted Silk Chiffon LIMITED STOCK

    A silk chiffon fabric of smokey black 3/16" dots on a cream background. This is a classic polka-dot design -- perky, chic and ready for almost any occasion! It would make a charmingly demure pin-tucked blouse, with a vintage-inspired pleated pocket and tiny puffed sleeves. 100% silk. This fabric is 44" wide. LIMITED STOCK
    $24.99

  8. Animal-esque Chocolate & White Silk Chiffon Quickview

    Animal-esque Chocolate & White Silk Chiffon

    A silk chiffon fabric, in a animal-esque pattern of chocolate brown and white -- is that a zebra or is it a leopard? This would make a chic and easy beach sarong, worn with a simple black maillot and wide-brimmed straw hat. 100% silk. This fabric is 54" wide.
    $39.99

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