Muslin is one of those fabrics every sewing room should have a few metres of. It is light, soft, breathable and wonderfully inexpensive, which makes it just as handy for a quick dress mock-up as it is for a summer blouse, a baby wrap or a straining cloth in the kitchen. We have just added two new cotton muslins to the shop, and a couple of our favourite printed muslins are still available too, including one that has been reduced.
Here is a round-up of what is in stock right now, plus a few ideas for using it.
New in: Plain 100% Cotton Muslin, 150cm Wide
Our new Plain 100% Cotton Muslin Fabric is a soft, light open weave at a generous 150cm (60") wide, priced at just £3.99 per metre. It is easy to cut, sew and dye, so it works as a blank canvas for all sorts of projects.
Colours currently in stock:
- Cream
- Ivory / Off White
- Black
- Sky Blue
- Pink
Good uses for plain muslin include:
- Toiles and mock-ups – test the fit of a new dress pattern before cutting into your best fabric.
- Baby wraps, burp cloths and muslin squares – soft, breathable cotton that is easy to hem.
- Kitchen cheesecloth – straining stock or jam, or covering dough while it proves.
- Curtain linings, drapes and backdrops – the 150cm width gives you plenty to work with.
- Costumes and theatre work – the black muslin is especially useful for stage and backdrop pieces.
New in: Pink Damask Medallion Cotton Muslin
If you would like a print, our new Pink Damask Medallion Cotton Muslin is a real beauty. It is a soft blush pink muslin printed with block-print-style damask medallions in plum and caramel, with a decorative floral border running along one selvedge. It is 150cm wide and £5.99 per metre.
That border is the clever bit: place it along the hem of a skirt, kaftan or scarf, or along the bottom edge of a curtain or table runner, and you get a finished, designed look with no extra trimming. It is light and airy enough for summer dresses, blouses and nightwear, too.
Reduced: Roman Vase Pots Printed Muslin
Our Roman Vase Pots Pottery Cotton Muslin is a lightweight printed muslin with a distinctive pottery vase design, and it is now £6.99 per metre, reduced from £7.99. It is 140cm wide and currently in stock in Sky, Taupe, Green and White.
It is an unusual print with lots of character, and it works well for draping, backdrops and costumes as well as dresses and craft projects.
Floral Tulip Cotton Muslin for Lighter Projects
For something softer and prettier, our Floral Tulip Cotton Muslin has a gentle tulip floral print at £4.95 per metre, 140cm wide. It is in stock in Yellow Cream and Sky Blue. These are the last rolls of this design, so it is available only while stock lasts.
Think light blouses, summer dresses, costumes and decorative draping.
Quick Tips for Sewing with Muslin
- Pre-wash it first if you are making something that will be washed often, such as baby items or clothing, as cotton can shrink.
- Use a sharp, fine needle and a slightly shorter stitch length to keep seams neat on the open weave.
- Finish your edges with a zigzag, overlocker or French seams, as muslin can fray.
- Press with care – a steam iron and a pressing cloth help keep the fabric crisp.
How Much Do I Need?
All our fabrics are sold by the metre, and multiple metres are cut as one continuous length, so you can order exactly what your project needs. A simple toile or baby wrap needs very little, while curtains, drapes and backdrops benefit from the extra width of our 150cm plain and damask muslins.
Shop Cotton Muslin Today
Whether you are testing a pattern, sewing for a new baby or planning lightweight drapes, there is a muslin here to suit, from just £3.99 a metre. Stock levels on some colours are limited, so grab your favourites while they last. We offer fast 48-hour delivery, and our live chat team is on hand 24 hours a day if you have any questions.
