How to wash silk
Can you wash silk? And how? We decided to find out. See our great silk washing test.
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Samples of plastic, spiral, and flat steel boning. A handy tool for selecting materials for your next project.
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This sampler puts all of our boning at your fingertips – plastic (synthetic whalebone), spiral steel (firm but flexible), and flat steel (maximum support) – in all available widths. Sample length is roughly 10 cm (4").
Pair it with our corset fabric swatch book and you’ll have everything you need to choose your corsetry materials from the comfort of home. The sampler is a handy reference for classic laced corsets, reinforced bodices, and crinolines.
Fits easily into an A5 ringed binder.
Can you wash silk? And how? We decided to find out. See our great silk washing test.
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