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Muslin Cotton Fabric

rms1954 — Sun, 06 Apr 2025 21:30:24 GMT

Trying to decide on one of these for a light spring/summer throw. One made of 100% cotton waffle knit in comparison to a Muslin cotton. Can anyone share what the difference is? I am not familiar with Muslin.

Re: Muslin Cotton Fabric

Kachina624 — Sun, 06 Apr 2025 21:43:54 GMT

Muslin is a very lightweight woven fabric usually sold unbleached in an ecru color. It's too lightweight to be used as a throw. I used to use it for pattern-making. It's sold unpre-shrunk and shrinks badly. It's the cheapest woven fabric available.

Re: Muslin Cotton Fabric

rms1954 — Sun, 06 Apr 2025 22:18:54 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
Muslin is a very lightweight woven fabric usually sold unbleached in an ecru color. It's too lightweight to be used as a throw. I used to use it for pattern-making. It's sold unpre-shrunk and shrinks badly. It's the cheapest woven fabric available.

Well the one I found on Amazon came in tons of colors and sizes. Maybe you can help me understand better what I am missing.

PHF 100% Cotton Muslin Throw Blanket 50" x 60", 4-Layer Lightweight and Breathable Blanket for Summer, Luxuriously Soft Gauze Throws for Couch, Natural Minimalism Style, Ideal Gift, Sky Blue

Re: Muslin Cotton Fabric

Nightowlz — Sun, 06 Apr 2025 23:21:55 GMT

@rms1954

They do make muslin throws, blankets, baby washcloths. They have gauze layers in between. Some have more layers.

I found this pic that has a close up where the white circles are so you can see what the muslin looks like. I would think it would tear easily.

This is sold on Amazon.

Re: Muslin Cotton Fabric

Marsha2003 — Sun, 06 Apr 2025 23:23:29 GMT

From the Internet:

"There are four main varieties of muslin available in the market.

Gauze: This type of muslin is ultra-lightweight. It’s the finest and thinnest fabric so far. We used this muslin for clothes, filters in the kitchen, and dressing pads for wounds.

Mull: It’s a lightweight and plain muslin. This muslin is made of a fusion of cotton & silk. It’s heavier than gauze in weight. Furthermore, it has uses in dress underlings—a layer of fabric underneath your main fabric and pattern testing for garments.

Swiss Muslin: It has raised patterns and dots on the fabric. This muslin is perfect for usage as warmer clothes.

Sheeting: This is the thickest and coarsest type of muslin available so far in the market. It’s often used for furniture upholstery, home wares, hardware, and backdrop."

Re: Muslin Cotton Fabric

Desertdi — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 00:50:32 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
Muslin is a very lightweight woven fabric usually sold unbleached in an ecru color. It's too lightweight to be used as a throw. I used to use it for pattern-making. It's sold unpre-shrunk and shrinks badly. It's the cheapest woven fabric available.

@Kachina624

My Ma had loads of muslin bed sheets she had SAVED from WW2.

She even sent me some when I moved to CA. They were like CANVAS... Totally USELESS. (waste of postage) di

Re: Muslin Cotton Fabric

rms1954 — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 05:58:20 GMT

@Desertdi wrote:
@Kachina624 wrote:
Muslin is a very lightweight woven fabric usually sold unbleached in an ecru color. It's too lightweight to be used as a throw. I used to use it for pattern-making. It's sold unpre-shrunk and shrinks badly. It's the cheapest woven fabric available.
@Kachina624

My Ma had loads of muslin bed sheets she had SAVED from WW2.

She even sent me some when I moved to CA. They were like CANVAS... Totally USELESS. (waste of postage) di

I think things have changed since WW2