Do you look at beautiful fabric in the special occasion section of the fabric store and dream of all the wonderful things you could create if you weren't so intimidated by it?  Well, you're in luck because this tutorial offers some tips and tricks to working with satin and taffeta.  This tutorial is a must view, if you're considering working with it for the first time.  While these beautiful fabrics do require some special care, you'll be amazed that working with this fabric is not as complicating as you would think.  If you're still nervous, I recommend at least purchasing some remnant pieces from your local fabric store and just playing around with it, in order to build up your confidence.  You can do it and you'll be using satin or taffeta to make beautiful garments in no time.