GALLEONS – PRINTED POLYESTER SATIN FABRIC – 148cm WIDE

A dramatic printed satin featuring traditional sailing galleons travelling through a wonderfully atmospheric, stormy sky.

The detailed ships have warm cream and golden sails with rich brown hulls, set against swirling clouds in smoky mauve, dusky purple, blue-grey and flashes of soft blue. The almost painterly background gives the design real depth and makes this much more than a simple novelty ship print.

Printed onto a lightweight polyester satin, the fabric has a beautifully smooth surface with a soft sheen that catches the light as it moves. It has a fluid, flowing drape, making it particularly striking for garments where the fabric can move freely.

The combination of historic sailing ships, stormy skies and the lustrous satin finish gives this fabric a wonderfully theatrical feel – ideal for statement garments, costumes and creative projects.

Fabric Details

Construction: Printed Satin

Width: approx. 148cm / 58 inches

Handle: Smooth, silky and lightweight

Drape: Fluid, flowing drape

Stretch: None

Composition: 100% Polyester

Colourways:

• Stormy Galleons

GSM: approx. 86gsm – LIGHTWEIGHT

From our weight guide:

Fabrics in this weight range are lightweight and fluid, making them ideal for garments and projects where softness, movement and drape are important.

Sold as: 1 metre piece

If more than one piece is ordered, fabric will be supplied as a continuous length wherever possible.

See It In Motion

We've added photos and video clips from our live sale so you can see the colours, sheen, print scale and beautiful fluid movement of the satin in real lighting.

Suggested Uses

• Dresses

• Flowing skirts

• Blouses

• Shirts

• Kimono-style garments

• Robes

• Pyjamas

• Scarves

• Costume making

• Historical-inspired costumes

• Pirate costumes

• Theatre costumes

• Cosplay

• Statement linings

• Accessories

• Creative sewing projects

The lightweight satin construction is particularly suited to projects where you want plenty of movement, drape and a soft sheen.

Sewing & Care Notes

• Pre-wash before sewing

• Machine wash at 30°C

• Cool iron

• Do not use high heat

• Fine universal or Microtex needle recommended

• Use sharp pins or clips to avoid snagging

• Satin can be slippery when cutting and sewing

• Polyester does not generally require pre-shrinking, but pre-washing is recommended before garment construction

New To Satin?

Satin refers to the way a fabric is woven rather than the fibre it is made from. Its weave creates the characteristically smooth surface and beautiful sheen that catches the light as the fabric moves.

This polyester satin is lightweight with a soft, fluid drape, making it particularly suited to garments such as dresses, blouses, skirts, robes and scarves as well as costume making and decorative projects.

Satin can be a little more slippery to sew than fabrics such as cotton, so taking your time when cutting and using plenty of fine pins or clips can make it much easier to handle.

Have a look at our Fabrics Explained page where we break down fabric types and weights in plain English.