Silverlake Natural Muslin Fabric - 100% Cotton, 63 Inches Wide (5.25 FEET) - Sold by The Yard - Available in 1 Yard, 3 Yards, 5 Yards and 10 yd Lengths
Brand: Silverlake Photo Accessories
Color: Brown
Natural Cotton Muslin is an extremely versatile material that has been in common use for centuries. Muslin is a loosely woven cotton fabric. It’s made using the plain weave technique, which means that a single weft thread alternates over and under a single warp thread. European traders first discovered the material in the middle east and it has been traded throughout human history, at times valued as much as gold. In the world of fabrics, Muslin plays an important roll in applications such as the following: Lightweight and breathable, muslin is a loose plain weave cotton material that dates back to Ancient India. Today, muslin’s value is in its versatility and it is used in everything from photography backdrops to cooking to crafting and even medical needs. * Dressmaking. Designers use muslin most frequently in sewing and pattern-making to test new patterns. Even if a different fabric is used to make the prototype, it is still referred to as a “muslin.”   * Quilting. Muslin fabric is often used as the backing for a quilt or on its own as embroidery material.  * Home decor. Muslin is used in home decor when a lightweight, sheer fabric is needed to create an airy space, and is used for items like curtains, lightweight bed sheets, and towels.   * Cleaning. Muslin clothes are popular for multi-use cloths for cleaning everything from the face to the kitchen countertop, as the material can be easily washed and reused.   * Arts. Muslin holds dye well and is a great option for theater scrims backdrops, and sets. Muslin is light and is a good backdrop material for photographers whether left plain, painted or dyed.   * Cheesemaking - At-home cheesemakers pour curdled milk, through a muslin bag to separate the liquid whey from the cheese curd.  Fabric Care Guide: How to Care for Muslin Muslin should be treated gently when washing. Here are some steps to follow when caring for a muslin item. * Machine wash or hand wash muslin using cold water.
🔷 Seamless 100% Cotton Muslin - Wide widths suitable for quilters, upholstery, embroidery fabric, clothing mockups, photography backdrops, crafting projects and more.
🔷 PREMIUM QUALITY - Heavy weight material that is NOT sheer or see through. Natural Muslin is a beige color with slight specks of brown intermittently throughout.
🔷 VERSATILE - Natural Cotton Muslin is a popular choice for Aprons, Face Masks, Drapes and Curtain Backing, Pipe and Draping, Fashion Design and Table Covers and Slipcovers.
🔷 EXCELLENT when used as a lining fabric, embroidery linen, quilt batting or lining - for when you need muslin fabric by the yard in wider than the standard widths carried in most local textile retailers.
🔷 SPECIFICATIONS - Includes one seamless sheet of 63 inches wide by 108 inches (3 Yards) - 60x60 (120) thread count - Approx 5 oz per square yard - Fabric will come folded with 2 factory edges and two raw edges. Can be machine washed and tumbled dry - Best with cold water and low heat. Remove immediately as cotton will wrinkle.