A dramatic heavyweight black velvet embellished with intricate celestial motifs made from sequins, beads, bugle beads, and metallic embroidery. The surface is scattered with stars, moons, small sunbursts, wing-like motifs, and other decorative elements in gold, silver, and iridescent tones, giving the fabric a rich, almost eveningwear or couture-inspired feel.
At around 320 gsm, this is a genuinely heavy velvet with a thick, plush hand and substantial body. The velvet itself has a deep, soft sheen, while the hand-applied style embellishment creates a raised, three-dimensional surface. Because of the weight and beadwork, this fabric is much better suited to structured or special-occasion pieces than soft everyday garments.
The embellishment is the main feature, so I would keep the garment silhouette relatively simple and let the fabric do the work. It would be especially striking for a cropped jacket, evening skirt, corset-style top, structured mini dress, cape, or statement panel.
Suggested Projects
Perfect for evening skirts, cropped jackets, corset-style tops, structured dresses, capes, statement panels, and other special-occasion garments.
Details
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Fabric: Heavyweight Embellished Velvet
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Length: Approx. 1.5 m / 1.6 yd
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Width: Approx. 1.45 m / 57 in
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Weight: Approx. 320 gsm
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Color: Black
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Surface: Plush velvet with heavy sequins, beads, bugle beads, and metallic embroidery
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Pattern: Celestial stars, moons, and decorative motifs
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Hand: Thick, plush, and substantial
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Drape: Low to moderate drape due to the weight and embellishment
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Best for: Jackets, skirts, structured dresses, corset tops, capes, and statement pieces
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Sewing note: Extra care is recommended when cutting and sewing through heavily embellished areas
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Sold as: One continuous 1.5 m / 1.6 yd piece
