A Practical Guide to Cotton Lawn Fabric
Cotton lawn is one of those fabrics you come back to, light, breathable and easy to sew. A guide to how it feels, what to make and where to start.
This is one of those fabrics that reveals itself when the light catches it. At first glance it looks like a solid black shirting, but woven through it are subtle shadow stripes with a slight sheen that create texture and depth without being flashy. It's the sort of cloth you'd expect to find in a well-made designer shirt rather than on the high street.
I'd position it as a premium cotton shirting for smart shirts, shirt dresses, lightweight overshirts and elegant blouses. The shadow stripe adds interest while remaining understated, making it suitable for both men's and women's garments.
| Approx width: | 150cm | 59" | |
| Composition: | 100% Cotton | |
| Construction: | Woven | |
| Washing instructions: | Machine Wash 30°C | |
| What can I make with this: | Shirts, Shirt Dresses, Blouses, Tunics, Lightweight Overshirts | |
| Approx. Weight: | 120gsm | |
| Weft Stretch (Horizontal): | 0% | |
| Warp Stretch (Vertical): | 0% |
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