If you envision frilly little girls’ dresses, crisp sheer collars, or a translucent evening concoction when you hear the name silk organza, reconsider. Silk organza is a fabulous workhorse fabric that you can layer inside a garment to add invisible, weightless support and strength. Among other things, silk organza will hold the shape of an edge, sleeve cap, or buttonhole.  Marla Kazell shows you several ways it can greatly improve the results of your sewing.

From Threads #124, April/May 2006