• 2-5/8 yards

• 54” wide

• silk

Tissue taffeta is easy to work with since it is stable, rather than drapey like charmeuse. This taffeta is crosswoven with black in the warp, and purple in the weft, which produces it’s deep purple color. It’s surface is smooth, so it does not have the slubs that is the hallmark of doupioni. It will soften with washing, and you will lose its pristine surface. It would make a great sheath dress, although I would probably underline it for structure. It makes a divine pleated skirt. And it would work well for a crisp but not stiff shirt. I’ve also used tissue taffeta for a jacket lining when I wanted to add a bit more structure.