Muslin as in the English kind

[lyric]

Hello,

I found out recently that when muslin is being discussed some places I have visited online - I am thinking in a U.S. frame of mind, but often what is written is from an English mind. Apparently what Americans call muslin today (a medium weight, affordable, cotton) is not the beautiful stuff of Regency wear (thin, see through, dainty).

Does anyone know where I can get the type of muslin needed for a Regency gown? OR, if there is some other natural fabric just as good?

Thanks in advance for your opinion(s).

[ladydetemps]

Jun 23, 2012 15:13:19 GMT -5 lyric said:

Hello,

I found out recently that when muslin is being discussed some places I have visited online - I am thinking in a U.S. frame of mind, but often what is written is from an English mind. Apparently what Americans call muslin today (a medium weight, affordable, cotton) is not the beautiful stuff of Regency wear (thin, see through, dainty).

Does anyone know where I can get the type of muslin needed for a Regency gown? OR, if there is some other natural fabric just as good?

Thanks in advance for your opinion(s).

Well I've been using this sorta muslin fabric...it was what was in the shop.
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Muslin-Fabric-In-Two-Colours-/230997593097?pt=UK_Crafts_Fabric&var=&hash=item35c8878c09

[jlsmedley]

www.dharmatrading.com/fabric/rayon-lawn-54-55-inch.html

[dawnluckham]

You're looking for a fabric called "lawn" or "batiste" or "voile" . Very fine weave. Very delicate. Translucent. Don't use the term "muslin" when shopping in North America. You won't find anything remotely similar. Even when you search for lawn, voile or batiste, you may not find the transparency of English muslin, but you'll at least be on track. Another fabric you may find would be cotton "gauze" however you don't want "rough gauze" you want something fine and delicate and smooth. Essentially, you're looking for fine, high quality fabrics. If you're shopping on line, ask for swatches.