Satin Fabric with stretch in Melon Red, made of a high grade Polyester/Lycra blend. Soft, buttery hand with a generous stretch that goes with the length of the fabric. No backing, no stiff duchesse hand, it has a lot of drape but can hold its own body wise.
Dead stock from a big time NYC designer, a formal gown was in mind.
Pattern Suggestions: The luster of this piece reads formal, but it definitely does not have to be a formal garment.
Vogue PDV2007, Option D is a full skirt that reads a tad more formal, but could be on the fence. We love the pleats and the fullness that works with this fabric. Also (a tad more formal) see B6978, from Butterick. A cape that would work well with the lustrous finish.
Loving also the Lara Skirt from Just Patterns, full but can read formal or casual – with a lovely Sharpe blouse, yea.
Stock # 10581