Product description
Fabric
This organic cotton muslin is woven of fine thread. It has a soft hand with a naturally smooth touch – it has not been treated, unlike some shirting fabrics or our batiste prints, which have a special finish for a smoother and slightly stiffer hand. The weave is more open than for batiste, but denser than a gauze, so in spite of how fine it is, it holds its shape fairly well and doesn’t shrink considerably.
This fabric is sheer – especially solids in lighter shades. Layer it or use where a little translucence won’t matter.
Application
Cotton muslin is a light, airy fabric with a moderate drape that gathers well (full skirts, puffed sleeves, ruffles) and also works nicely in flowing garments, summer scarves, and romantic curtains.
Muslin enjoyed huge popularity in Empire era fashion, when it played the starring role in the high-waisted chemise gowns that we associate with that period. These were worn in pure white, or with subtle prints or embroidery.
Historical under garments were also made of muslin. This cotton version makes a comfortable shift to wear under gowns from even earlier periods, like the Renaissance or Middle Ages, if you are not a stickler for absolute authenticity (if so, go for our lightweight linen fabric), or for LARP costumes.
Cotton muslin is a good material for embroidery, in white or color, and for lace appliqué (such as Carrickmacross lace). It also takes dye well and is good for batik projects.
Organic cotton
This batiste is made of GOTS-certified organic cotton, which guarantees responsible production from the cultivation process through fabric finishing. It is made in India, where the production of lightweight cotton fabrics has a strong historical tradition – as a matter of fact, that is precisely where dressmakers in the Empire era got their muslin
Care
Machine wash 40°C. Because this fabric is quite fine, use a lower spin cycle; gentle handling will prolong your fabric’s lifespan. Iron on cotton setting.
