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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Lee Lobbestael on December 05, 2010, 11:33:30 am

Title: Silk backing
Post by: Lee Lobbestael on December 05, 2010, 11:33:30 am

Hey guys! anyone know where I can buy silk for some silk backing?

Title: Re: Silk backing
Post by: Pat B on December 05, 2010, 11:40:06 am

Goodwill, thrift stores, etc!  Silk neck ties(for decorative silk backings), blouses and dress shirts (for white, plain colors and decorative backings) or by the yard at a fabric store like Hancocks Fabrics.  You might even find some at art supply stores like Michaels.
  Silk makes a great backing because it is strong, somewhat stretchy, relatively light in physical weight and is natural.

Title: Re: Silk backing
Post by: George Tsoukalas on December 05, 2010, 02:09:37 pm

My daughter's and wife would give me old silk dresses. The seams got wrapped with thread. Jawge

Title: Re: Silk backing
Post by: wodpow on December 05, 2010, 02:16:50 pm

I bought a couple  yard at a fabric store, I called before I went on the road and bought some gold & black .