I made a dress with pattern McCalls M8446, and here's what I found: the fabric itself is very soft like cotton but has a bit of "silkiness" like silk. That also means that it does tend to slip and slide, so if you're making apparel, you will need a lot of pins. I also found it a bit hard to "gather" because it was lightweight.
The color can be hard to tell online, but it is more of an orangey-red than a pure red.
It is opaque, and I did not need a lining. You will need lightweight needles and to set your tension accordingly.
Overall, great fabric, and I would purchase it again.
