Cotton Fabric 101: Supplies for Sewing

Let’s talk about the varying types of cotton you’ll regularly find on the market today and what’s appropriate for historical costuming! There’s a lot of different textile options and it can quickly end up confusing, so I’m not only going to break down the definition of each, but we’ll look at the textile close up, see how it handles, and even sometimes how it makes up into a finished garment! - Quilting Plain weave, but varying in weight. This textile is commonly found in fabric stores and can come in a wide variety of prints and colors. The key factor to watch for is the weight and hand. - Voile - Lawn - Batiste Plain weave, sheer weight. These three are technically different historically, however, in modern day they are often used interchangeably (each company may have its own standards, but those are not universal). If you are looking for a plain sheer cotton, then use all three terms for searching. - Gauze - Double Gauze Plain weave, s