Oh. My. Goodness!!!! This fabulous stretch silk is STUNNING! It comes from a top NY designer of high end formalwear, whose dresses and separates sell for thousands of dollars at Bergdorf Goodman and the like. With a fair amount of stretch in the lengthwise grain, you can use a cross-grain layout to take advantage. This will be marvelous for tops, dresses, jackets, and cigarette pants.