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Best Crepe Fabrics
Here are our crepe fabric reviews.
1. Heavy Crepe Back Satin
This fabric is quite unique in that it has a both a crepe side and the other side is satin. The fabric has a full bodied drape and is medium weight. Because it is a heavier crepe and because of the unique sides, this fabric can be used for apparel items, formal wear, and bridal wear. This line of fabric is very budget friendly as an added bonus.
- This fabric comes in over twenty-five beautiful, solid colors
- This fabric is medium weight and is made from 100% polyester
- Comes in 58” width
2. Telio Pebble Satin Crepe
Crepe fabric is known for its texture. This lightweight fabric is soft, has a textured surface and a delicate sheen. Crepe fabric is perfect for making flowy, lightweight dresses, blouses, skirts, and shirts. Generally, these items will need a liner underneath. Crepe is also great for making scarves and this fabric line has some great prints that would make beautiful scarves.
- This lightweight fabric is made from 98% polyester and 2% spandex for a slight stretch along the grain
- Hand wash and let drip dry
- Comes in 58” width
3. Fabric Merchants Bubble Crepe
This crepe fabric is lightweight, but is less transparent than some other lines of crepe, but dresses will still need a lining. This fabric would be perfect for making dresses, skirts, blouses, and more. Like all crepe fabrics, this line of crepe is textured.
- This fabric is lightweight and is made from 100% polyester
- Comes in 58” widths
- Machine wash, tumble dry on low heat
4. Fabtrends Wool Dobby Chiffon Fabric
Even though this fabric doesn’t sound like a crepe, it is indeed a crepe and features the signature texture. The fabric has a is beautifully transparent and silky feeling. It also has a fluid drape that is perfect for making blouses, dresses, skirts, and more. Like most crepe fabrics, items require a lining.
- Fabric is very lightweight and is made from 100% polyester
- Machine wash, tumble dry on low heat
- This line of fabric comes in over twenty different prints and colors
5. International Designer Viscose Crepe
This beautiful line of crepe de chine fabric is lightweight and is made from 100% viscose. The fabric features a matte sheen for a touch of luxury. It feels wonderfully silky and has a fluid drape that is perfect for making dresses, skirts, blouses, shirts, and more. This fabric also requires a lining for most items.
- This line of fabric comes in over twenty-five different colors and prints
- Fabric can be dry cleaned, but can also be machine washed on gentle and hung to dry, or hand washed and hung to dry
- Comes in 58” widths
Crepe Fabric Buying Guide
Crepe fabric is wonderfully versatile and can be used for a wide variety of apparel items and even for accessories. Crepe can be used for every day wear, formal wear, and even for bridal wear. Crepe fabric is usually quite affordable and is readily available in a multitude of different prints and colors. Generally, crepe fabric is fairly easy to care for and can usually be machine washed on gentle.
Budgeting
One of the best things about crepe fabric is that is has a ton of great qualities and features and can often be purchased quite inexpensively. There are some premium lines of crepe that are more expensive, but generally crepe is fairly well priced. Crepe fabrics look great, they flow and drape well, and can even be quite luxurious, all without the expensive price tag that some other fabrics carry.
Sewing With Crepe
While crepe can be a little tricky to cut, and even sew, crepe fabric is perfect for making apparel and can be used to make some beautiful pieces, even when working on a budget. Crepe is such a beautiful fabric and there are many tips and tricks that can help make sewing it a little bit easier. If you’re uncertain, there are tutorials and blog posts that specifically explain how to work with crepe, even if you’re just starting out with it.
Recommended Reading:
- Chapter 1: The 7 Sewing Essentials for Beginners
- Chapter 2: The Beginner’s Guide to Sewing Machines
- Chapter 3: The Ultimate Guide to Setting up your Sewing Room
- Chapter 4: Everything You Need To Know About Sewing
- Chapter 5: Sewing Fabric 101: A Virtual Tour of the Fabric Store
