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| Field | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Composition | Name silhouette: shirt dress, slip, or structured. Then pick fibre and construction. |
| Mass / construction | Light crepes and chiffons sit far from coating masses. |
| Care | Care should match a wearable dress, not only a sample swatch. |
| Sample | Muslin or toile in a similar drape, then the fashion cloth. |
| Common miss | Using suiting canvas for a bias slip. |
Does every fabric for dresses listing mean the same cloth?
No. Fabric for dresses needs drape, opacity, and seam behaviour that match the silhouette. Name silhouette: shirt dress, slip, or structured. Then pick fibre and construction.
Can you skip sampling fabric for dresses?
Muslin or toile in a similar drape, then the fashion cloth.
What should stay on the brief besides the keyword fabric for dresses?
Silhouette, drape, opacity, mass, and lining. Using suiting canvas for a bias slip.
