{"title":"Plain Silk","description":"\u003c!-- ============================================================\n     SUPER CHEAP FABRICS - PLAIN SILK COLLECTION PAGE (LEAN)\n     Paste into Shopify collection description HTML editor\n     ============================================================ --\u003e\u003c!-- ===================== SCHEMA MARKUP ===================== --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"CollectionPage\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/supercheapfabrics.com.au\/collections\/silk#page\",\n      \"name\": \"Plain Silk Fabric - Buy Silk by the Metre Australia\",\n      \"description\": \"Shop premium plain silk fabrics by the metre at Super Cheap Fabrics. Silk Satin, Silk Chiffon, Silk Crepe, Stretch Silk and more. Sourced from India and China. 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All sold by the metre, no minimums, with fast 3-8 day delivery across Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilk satin drapes beautifully for formal wear and linings. Chiffon is your go-to for floaty overlays and sleeves. Crepe sits in the middle - matte, structured, and far more forgiving to sew. If you're unsure which type suits your pattern, our team at our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/supercheapfabrics.com.au\/pages\/head-office\"\u003eCollingwood store\u003c\/a\u003e can help you choose before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"scf-hr\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere Our Silk Comes From\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"scf-source-tag\"\u003e🌏 Sourced from India, China and Thailand\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe source our silk primarily from \u003cstrong\u003eIndia\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eChina\u003c\/strong\u003e - the two largest silk-producing countries in the world. Indian silk from Karnataka (the home of Mysore silk) and West Bengal is known for its rich natural lustre and exceptional drape. Chinese silk from Zhejiang province is prized for its fine, even weave and smooth finish. We also source from \u003cstrong\u003eThailand,\u003c\/strong\u003e depending on the fabric type and season. All fabrics are quality-checked before reaching our store and website.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"scf-hr\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"scf-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"scf-faq-heading\"\u003eSilk fabric - common questions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"scf-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"scf-faq-q\" onclick=\"scfSilkToggle(this)\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the difference between silk satin and silk chiffon?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"scf-faq-chevron\"\u003e⌄\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"scf-faq-a\"\u003eSilk satin is smooth, weighty and lustrous - ideal for gowns, linings and bridal wear. Silk chiffon is sheer, floaty and lightweight, best for overlays and sleeves. Both are genuine silk but behave very differently under the needle - chiffon needs a finer needle and more patience.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"scf-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"scf-faq-q\" onclick=\"scfSilkToggle(this)\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWhere does Super Cheap Fabrics source its silk from?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"scf-faq-chevron\"\u003e⌄\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"scf-faq-a\"\u003eWe source silk primarily from \u003cstrong\u003eIndia\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eChina\u003c\/strong\u003e - together responsible for over 90% of global silk production. Indian silk from Karnataka (Mysore silk) and West Bengal is known for its rich lustre and drape. Chinese silk from Zhejiang is prized for its fine consistent weave. We also source from \u003cstrong\u003eThailand\u003c\/strong\u003e depending on the fabric type.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"scf-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"scf-faq-q\" onclick=\"scfSilkToggle(this)\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIs silk difficult to sew for beginners?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"scf-faq-chevron\"\u003e⌄\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"scf-faq-a\"\u003eSilk crepe and silk satin are manageable for confident beginners. Use a fine needle (size 70\/10), pattern weights instead of pins, and cut on a non-slip surface. Chiffon is the most challenging - if you're new to sewing silk, start with crepe or stretch silk first.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"scf-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"scf-faq-q\" onclick=\"scfSilkToggle(this)\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCan silk be washed at home or does it need dry cleaning?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"scf-faq-chevron\"\u003e⌄\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"scf-faq-a\"\u003eMany silk types handle gentle hand-washing in cold water with a mild detergent - always test a swatch first. Heavier satins and crepes are usually fine. Delicate chiffons are safer dry cleaned. Never wring or twist silk - dry flat away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"scf-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"scf-faq-q\" onclick=\"scfSilkToggle(this)\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDo you sell silk fabric by the metre with no minimum?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"scf-faq-chevron\"\u003e⌄\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"scf-faq-a\"\u003eYes - all silk fabrics are sold by the metre with no minimum order. Buy 0.5m to test a fabric or several metres for a full garment. We ship Australia-wide in 3-8 business days, or visit us in-store at 153 Sackville Street, Collingwood VIC - 5 minutes from Melbourne CBD.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ================= END CONTENT ================= --\u003e\u003c!-- ====================== SCRIPT ======================= --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cscript\u003e\n  function scfSilkToggle(el) {\n    var a = el.nextElementSibling;\n    var c = el.querySelector('.scf-faq-chevron');\n    var open = a.classList.contains('open');\n    document.querySelectorAll('.scf-silk .scf-faq-a').forEach(function(x) { x.classList.remove('open'); });\n    document.querySelectorAll('.scf-silk .scf-faq-chevron').forEach(function(x) { x.classList.remove('open'); });\n    if (!open) { a.classList.add('open'); c.classList.add('open'); }\n  }\n\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/supercheapfabrics.com\/collections\/plain-silk.oembed","provider":"Super Cheap Fabrics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}