Muslin Question
02-14-2011, 07:02 PM
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I usually don't use muslin on the back because you see all the stitches I use one that is kinda busy for a backing the stiches are not that noticelble I am currently using some in the quilt blocks I was told it would work fine.
07-07-2011, 02:42 PM
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from textiles.com: Definition of muslin: Cotton sheeting fabric with thread count of less than 180 threads per square inch.
An inexpensive, medium weight, plain weave, low count (less than 160 threads per square inch) cotton sheeting fabric. In its unfinished form, it is commonly used in fashion design to make trial garments for preliminary fit.
A large group of plain weave cotton or cotton blend fabrics. They cover a variety of weights from light, fine sheers to heavier sheetings. Used in interfacings, dresses, shirts, sheets, furniture covers, and many other applications.
Muslin is a type of finely-woven cotton fabric, introduced to Europe from the Middle East in the 17th century. It was named for the city where it was first made, Mosul in what is now Iraq.
A thin cotton, white, dyed, or printed. The name is also applied to coarser and heavier cotton goods; as, shirting and sheeting muslins.
Muslin, named for Mosul, a textile center in ancient Mesopotamia (modern Iraq), is now a generic term for a simple-weave fabric ranging from sheer to heavy sheetings. Fine muslin is smooth, with a 180- to 200-thread count.
Kind of interesting!
An inexpensive, medium weight, plain weave, low count (less than 160 threads per square inch) cotton sheeting fabric. In its unfinished form, it is commonly used in fashion design to make trial garments for preliminary fit.
A large group of plain weave cotton or cotton blend fabrics. They cover a variety of weights from light, fine sheers to heavier sheetings. Used in interfacings, dresses, shirts, sheets, furniture covers, and many other applications.
Muslin is a type of finely-woven cotton fabric, introduced to Europe from the Middle East in the 17th century. It was named for the city where it was first made, Mosul in what is now Iraq.
A thin cotton, white, dyed, or printed. The name is also applied to coarser and heavier cotton goods; as, shirting and sheeting muslins.
Muslin, named for Mosul, a textile center in ancient Mesopotamia (modern Iraq), is now a generic term for a simple-weave fabric ranging from sheer to heavy sheetings. Fine muslin is smooth, with a 180- to 200-thread count.
Kind of interesting!
07-07-2011, 03:07 PM
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I'd have to go back years ago when you could buy bed sheets in two types of fabric. Muslin was a less dense weave, while percale was a tighter, smoother weave.
At least that is what I still call muslin. The lighter weave and ever so slightly rough thread.
At least that is what I still call muslin. The lighter weave and ever so slightly rough thread.
07-07-2011, 03:30 PM
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I'm getting back into quilting after a 12 year hiatus. Back then, I always used muslin for my backs and after a bazillion washings and being slept on by myself and my dogs, they look good as new.
I also used muslin for blocks for the fronts that I appliqued on.
Unbleached muslin is wonderful. I've never used any other kind.
I also used muslin for blocks for the fronts that I appliqued on.
Unbleached muslin is wonderful. I've never used any other kind.
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