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[rms1954]

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.

[Kachina624]

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.

[rms1954]

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@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.

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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

[Nightowlz]

@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. 

[Marsha2003]

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."

[Desertdi]

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@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.

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@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

[rms1954]

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@Desertdi wrote:

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@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.

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@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

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I think things have changed since WW2