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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. Aspesi Paisley Palest Blush Crinkled Silk Chiffon (Made in Italy) Quickview

    Aspesi Paisley Palest Blush Crinkled Silk Chiffon (Made in Italy)

    A crinkled sheer silk chiffon, in periwinkle and deep rose on a pale blush pink background and with a delicate paisley motif. This would be perfect as an airy wrap, or a delicate blouse with a rounded Peter pan collar. Made in Italy by Aspesi. 100% Silk. This fabric is 54" wide.
    $69.99

  2. 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

  3. Chic Paisley Charcoal Silk Chiffon (Made in Italy) Quickview

    Chic Paisley Charcoal Silk Chiffon (Made in Italy)

    A sheer silk chiffon, in charcoal and winter white on a black background - this intricately detailed paisley print is sophisticated and graceful. We love Italian silks - this would be perfect as a full-sleeved blouse, or as a chic scarf - tie it à la Audrey Hepburn for understated glamour. Made in Italy. 100% Silk. This fabric is 54" wide.
    $69.99

  4. 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

  5. Painterly Floral Bouquet Silk Chiffon (Made in Italy) Quickview

    Painterly Floral Bouquet Silk Chiffon (Made in Italy)

    A semi-sheer silk chiffon strewn with a bouquet of luscious flowers. This print has a lovely painterly style; the colors are a fresh and lively mixture of periwinkle, peony, peach, and purple on a muted background. Lined, this would be enchanting as a dainty summer frock, or vintage style pin-tucked blouse. Made in Italy. 100% Silk. This fabric is 54" wide.
    $49.99

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

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