Soie Chenille

Quantity in Package Silk chenille is sold in 1 yard lengths Thread Structure  Silk chenille is a classic chenille made of filament silk and is approximately 3 mm in diameter.  Chenilles are made by twisting short, cut filament silk lengths (called a pile) between two core yarns.  The length of the cut pile as well as the tightness of the twist can change the look of the resulting thread.   For this version, the pile spirals around the core yarn, sticking straight out like a pipe cleaner.  Its color appears darker than its corresponding filament silk thread because of the cut ends, just like a velvet.  The colors of these exquisite elements are part of the Cabinet of Curiosities Historic Colors Collection.  Uses of Silk Chenille Silk chenille can be couched down onto a surface to make a fuzzy filling using a matching couching thread.  It also looks luxurious used as an edge for pincushions.   The Cabinet of Curiosities Historic Colors CollectionWhere Time Meets Thread Step into a world