Charmeuse is a fabric made from silk, a natural fiber produced by silkworms that is thin and with a very soft, drapey hand. It is also available with a small spandex component to make stretch charmeuse, and there are synthetic versions of charmeuse, usually polyester, available as well. It is not what is meant by “silk satin,” in modern or historical use. It is very useful for twentieth century vintage styles, especially lingerie and bias cut 1930s style but is quite slithery and difficult to work with. Check it out below, Via bygoneglamour.wordpress.com & aurorasilk.com
