No doubt we’ve seen some pretty weird fabric out there. And if you spend most of your waking hours trolling the internet for fabric, as the Selfish Seamstress does, pretty much no fabric subject matter surprises you anymore. If something exists, it’s been printed on fabric.
But yesterday I discovered what I believe is the weirdest fabric I’ve seen on the internet, not because of the print, goofy but not completely out there, but because of particular combination of print, fiber, and weave. Are you ready for it?
It’s SOUTH PARK PRINT 100% SILK CHIFFON.
Oh yeah. It’s 100% filmy, diaphanous silk chiffon, so it’s perfect for a lovely frock for a garden party, wedding, or a trip to the Oscars, but it’s also got a whimsical all-over South Park print, which makes it just right for a 14-year old boy in the year 1998. Let’s take a closer look, ok?
Awesome. You can get it here, btw. How about you? Seen any other super wacky fabrics or incongruous print/fabric combos lately? Anyone keen on making a filmy little South Park number now?
The Selfish Seamstress 
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March 14, 2012 at 10:21 am
Jessica
That’s hysterical. If it was quilting cotton or something it would make more sense- but silk chiffon???
March 14, 2012 at 10:26 am
דורה ק.
Whoa. I cannot imagine any possible use for this. O_o
March 14, 2012 at 10:31 am
Funnygrrl
Reminds me of the time I saw Mormom scrapbooking stickers. I understand there are a lot of Mormons but I thought it was a pretty specific craft item.
I would love to see a celeb wear this South Park fabric on the red carpet.
Brilliant!
March 14, 2012 at 10:33 am
CGCouture
Large scale prints + Petite frame = Not pretty. So, I won’t be buying this, even though the shock value would be awesome. It would be interesting to see what someone made with it though.
March 14, 2012 at 10:47 am
Iowa Hoodlum
Hilarious. Wouldn’t it be cool to learn the story about this oddball fabric?!
March 14, 2012 at 10:51 am
Marilyn Benson
Wacky, you’ve got to wonder what the people who got the instructions on printing this thought when they received the order!
March 14, 2012 at 10:54 am
Miriana
Perhaps this is the logical conclusion of all the complaining we do along the lines of…”quilting cotton comes in nice patterns but that it’s a shame the material isn’t suitable for dressmaking” And then BOOM, horrific quilting pattern (which I don’t think is what anyone meant) on silk chiffon.
It’s so awful, that I can’t even bring myself to dare you to make something nice with it.
March 14, 2012 at 11:09 am
Jennifer
You know it doesn’t look like a cheap fabric at all. The print actually looks well lain out not just a hodge podge of characters pasted together, instead there are alternating rows of larger and smaller figures. And the scale of the print is larger than a quilting cotton. Whatever this is it seems it was designed as a garment fabric.
March 14, 2012 at 11:21 am
Miriana
I’m hoping to see Katy Perry in a dress made out of it some time very soon.
March 14, 2012 at 11:35 am
Janey (@hahajaney)
Woooow, that is so funny! I would love to see a celeb wearing something made out of this!
March 14, 2012 at 11:40 am
ReadyThreadSew
That would be a brilliant lining for a sedate, black evening or cocktail dress. If I had need for a black cocktail dress I’d be buying some of that fabric right now – just as lining.
March 14, 2012 at 11:53 am
beangirl
that actually sort of left me speechless.
well. for about ten seconds.
I reeeeeally want to know why this was printed. a lot.
March 15, 2012 at 9:10 am
LinB
And if whoever authorized the printing of it was fired, afterward.
March 14, 2012 at 12:06 pm
Mary
I’ve got it—it’s meant to be sheer curtains for that special college dude’s dorm room.
March 14, 2012 at 12:11 pm
Susan
ha! That is so wierd! What a waste of silk.
March 14, 2012 at 12:37 pm
Kerry
Wow. And also, huh?
March 14, 2012 at 12:37 pm
prttynpnk
The guy that wants to see you in South Park Lingerie has to wait until his mother is finished doing laundry by his basement bedroom before he can see you in it….
March 15, 2012 at 11:24 am
Seraphinalina
HAhahahaha! It’s funny ’cause it’s true.
March 14, 2012 at 1:25 pm
Jill
I really want somebody to buy this and blog about it. Please.
March 14, 2012 at 1:32 pm
Darsana
Considering that the creators really disliked the merchandise that was being licensed for the series I wonder if this fabric is officially-licensed . . . ? (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Towelie#cite_note-1)
March 14, 2012 at 3:04 pm
Cynthia
I remember seeing a designer’s collection featuring South Park characters. Here is a photo of the dress that fabric was intended for, it’s $434. Ick, reminds me of the Steve Buscemi dress (shudder): http://www.fashionweekdaily.com/chic-report/article/jcdc-visits-south-park
March 14, 2012 at 3:07 pm
selfishseamstress
*gasp* Mystery solved! Thanks, Cynthia! Though I wish I could unsee what I saw when I googled on “Steve Buscemi dress”!
March 14, 2012 at 6:05 pm
Cynthia
I’m not even a little sorry that you saw the horror of the Buscemi dress. I’m a little bit mean as well.
March 14, 2012 at 4:30 pm
symondezyn
LMAO!! I love the idea of an Oscars-worthy gown made up of this HAHAHAHA!!!
March 14, 2012 at 6:06 pm
emadethis
Too funny, and utterly bizarre.
March 14, 2012 at 6:20 pm
StephC
Pretty hilarious, I kind of want to pester the ebay seller to learn why that fabric exists.
March 15, 2012 at 4:22 am
Amy Tuite
OMG I totally want to buy this….
March 15, 2012 at 10:39 am
smiffy222
Yep. That wins the weirdest fabric competition alright.
March 15, 2012 at 11:24 am
Seraphinalina
Wow, WTF is right. It really is more about the fibre and print than one or the other. In a cotton, I wouldn’t question it, my mom would turn it into luggage tags that I’m sure would sell well. Even a cheaper poly blend fabric could be fun, but silk chiffon?
March 15, 2012 at 5:11 pm
Sarah C
I know the link to the dress was posted earlier but the designer did a whole line out of South Park.
http://ifitshipitshere.blogspot.com/2010/10/south-park-style-in-jean-charles-de.html
March 15, 2012 at 11:05 pm
Andrea C
I just discovered your blog a few months ago and this post does it, you are definitely the funniest person on the internet!
March 16, 2012 at 6:22 am
selfishseamstress
Gah! FINALLY. I was waiting for someone to notice that. Honestly, it’s been like pulling teeth.
Judging by your insightful comment, it is clear to me that you, Ms. Andrea C., are clearly the *smartest* person on the internet. The one who actually “gets it.” Stop by more often! :D
March 16, 2012 at 12:08 am
Caribou
They scream Novelty boxers to me.
March 16, 2012 at 5:40 am
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March 16, 2012 at 9:02 am
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March 16, 2012 at 10:48 am
Kerri
So sorry to ruin the party but I’d totally buy that fabric. Too bad it is just too much of a hassle to buy from E-bay in my country. I used to LOVE South Park. I would make a cute blousy top with pussy bows and wear it with high heels and a fitted pencil skirt!! I’d wear it everywhere possible unitl it wore out too.
March 17, 2012 at 9:24 pm
blingaway
Dammit. I now own a yard of this. No more sake for me, it makes me weak.
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November 16, 2012 at 5:28 pm
sham
hi ya, is the pattern for this dress available please? thanks!
April 27, 2013 at 4:50 pm
Frightened
I so totally wish I had the skill to work with silk. My little brother, God love him, loved South Park. I would so love to make something dreadful, like a silk hoodie or something, with it. He would’ve found that hillarious.
September 18, 2015 at 1:02 am
virginia
Ooh, I have this exact fabric! It’s gorgeous! I used for an infinity scarf and I get so many complements on it. I would love to get some more and try to make a lovely skirt or swishy top with it.