Taffeta Dresses - Be the Queen of the Evening

Taffeta is a very peculiar material, which is often used in the tailoring of evening dresses, because it is distinguished by luxury, wealth and takes us to the Middle Ages. The peculiarity of this fabric is that it consists of tightly twisted threads. The canvas is characterized by density, but it remains very thin and light. The birthplace of taffeta is Persia. This word translates as "woven."

• The density of weaving is bad for water, so this material is characterized by excellent water-repellent properties.
• The wear resistance of taffeta is that it has high strength.
• With proper care, a taffeta dress will retain its original appearance for a long time.
• This material is often used in the tailoring of evening dresses, because it stands out with its beauty, has an amazing glossy shine. Taffeta is amenable to drapery, while the folds do not flow, but keep their shape perfectly. Thus, the dress perfectly holds its shape.

• When cutting, this tissue often crumbles.
• At high washing temperatures, it may shrink.
• The material requires delicate care, because creases or folds can form on the dress, which will be difficult to get rid of. Even ironing does not help solve this problem.

Taffeta has many varieties.Each classification is based on a specific criterion.

Depending on the material used, taffeta can be:

• silk - only natural silk is used in production. This fabric is very expensive, but it is characterized by environmental friendliness, hygroscopicity, hypoallergenicity and endurance;

• cotton - made from natural cotton. This material has properties such as air tightness, hypoallergenicity, environmental friendliness and hygroscopicity;

• viscose - based on artificial viscose. This fabric is more affordable, but has less wear resistance, especially when wet. It has a shimmering shine, very pleasant for the body. It is often used in sewing summer dresses;

• acetate / polyester - made from polyester. The fabric is dense and smooth, and also has an elegant sheen. This material is often used when sewing evening dresses, which rustle quietly when moving.

Depending on the color palette, taffeta can be:

• one-color - threads of the same color are used;

• shanzhan - a combination of various color schemes. The variety of combinations is amazing and surprising. The fabric shimmers in different shades depending on the lighting and viewing angles. A dress even of a simple cut from this material will look luxurious and beautiful.

Depending on the types of taffeta threads, there may be:

• reaped - is produced through the use of a special press and only when exposed to temperatures. It is not designed for ironing;
• smooth;
• stuffed.

Taffeta is a very interesting fabric, because its composition can be very different. There are fabric options when exclusively natural fabrics are used. Often it combines synthetic fibers.

Very often, brides choose wedding dresses from taffeta, because such an outfit looks romantic, luxurious, feminine. This fabric can be used as the main material or only in the tailoring of petticoats.

For celebrations, including weddings, polyester or viscose taffeta is often used. The main advantage of this fabric is its versatility, because taffeta is suitable for creating a wedding dress for summer and winter. When sewing a wedding dress, designers prefer tapestry, viscose or polyester taffeta.

A wedding dress made of taffeta can be presented in a classic or avant-garde style.

The main thing is that the style fits the bride, emphasizes her advantages, and hides the flaws of the figure.

Taffeta is a thin fabric with a special glossy overflow, but it is durable and ductile, so it is an excellent choice for tailoring an evening dress. Taffeta can be thin or dense. If you need to maintain the shape of the dress, then you should choose a dense taffeta.

From taffeta you can create a stunning and spectacular magnificent dress, an evening outfit of a direct cut with a peplum or an American armhole. Volumetric decor will add grandeur and sophistication to the dress.

The A-silhouette taffeta dress has a fluffy skirt, so it suits all girls, regardless of the type of figure. In this outfit, each girl will look slim and attractive.

A successful dress cut creates an hourglass silhouette that hides the imperfections of the hips or legs. To create the effect of airiness and lightness, you need to add a little translucent organza when decorating the outfit.

Designers prefer to use embroidery, painting or lace to decorate taffeta outfits. An elegant dress can be presented in any style, because this material looks great, has an enchanting brilliance. Taffeta is a very popular fabric for sewing elegant dresses for various celebrations.

Girls with curvaceous shapes can decorate their image with a taffeta dress.The most popular style is an empire style model. This outfit has a high waist, which is located under the chest. This model is universal, and also attracts the attention of others to the décolleté zone. Such an outfit will allow you to hide a small tummy or full hips. The empire style dress is perfect for a woman with a pear-shaped figure, and also looks great on girls of short stature.

• Taffeta requires gentle care, so it is preferable to give a hand wash, although machine wash is allowed in a delicate mode, while the water temperature should be 30 degrees.
• For washing, it is worth choosing liquid products, not powder.
• The use of aggressive detergents should be avoided.
• Never use the spin of a washing machine.
• You can only squeeze the fabric by hand, but you cannot squeeze or twist the product. You need to wrap it in a towel so that all the water is absorbed into it, and leave it in a horizontal position until it dries completely. It is also worth covering the product with a dry cloth.
• If you need to dry a dress or skirt made of taffeta, then you can carefully hang the product by the shoulders.
• It is strictly forbidden to dry taffeta products near heating appliances.
• The material can be ironed, but only on the wrong side or through an extra cotton cloth, and at the lowest temperature.
• To store clothes from taffeta, you need to use shoulders and covers. Curtains or bedspreads made of this material should be neatly folded. It is strictly forbidden to store products in unopened bags without air.