Lawn cloth or lawn is a plain weave textile originally made of linen, but now it is chiefly available in cotton. Lawn is designed using fine, high count yarns which results in a silky, untextured feel. The finish can be applied to a variety of fine fabrics, prints or plain. It is lightweight, sheer cloth, crisper than voile but not as crisp as organdy - absolutely ideal for pretty little underthings, curtains, and blouses.
What I love about cotton lawn is that because of it's sheer quality, the ink of the prints often go through the fabric, giving it a reversible feeling. And today, the prints available are even more vibrant than the lawn your grandmother chose for her nightie.
Lawn prints can either be soft and light, such as this one chosen by Laurel to make New Look's summer blouse (#6213)
Or bolder prints such as Victoria's Victory Satsuki dress...doesn't she look amazing?
And my 1950's Decades of Style Object d'Art Dress...
To add to my Fall wardrobe, I chose a bold geometric print to make Sandra Betzina's flowing blouse, Vogue 1291. I loved the detail of the wrapped sleeves on this pattern.
Hint: You need to read the pattern directions carefully, Laurel reports. In her words, "you have to be smarter than the pattern" on this one, as it is a little tricky to assemble. Once you figure out which edge is sewn into which seam, the sewing part of this cotton lawn blouse is easy.
Hemming cotton lawn is easy. Sew a stitching line along the edge and use it to roll and fold into a hem - then just top stitch!
The back section of the sleeve is brought to the front and gathered at the neckline.
I love the finished blouse...so very feminine.
How about wearing this soft top over a turtleneck sweater for added warmth on a Fall afternoon? It could work.
It's a great look with my jeans. For a dressier look, there were a lot of color choices for pants to coordinate with this blouse - tan, beige, gray and black. I chose a beautiful charcoal wool crepe and Colette's Juniper slacks, #1024. I like that these slacks hug my waist, and because the Sandra Betzina blouse also is designed to fit snugly at that point, they should pair up nicely.
Now that we are all invigorated with sewing garments again, nothing could be better than an excursion to Stonemountain & Daughter Fabrics. Victoria and I have been so inspired to buy lots of garment fabrics in every category - Knits galore in all fiber choices, Wools in all weaves and colors, Silks that will make you feel beautiful, Rayons like you have not seen in years, Linens for every season and color, Special Occasion fabrics for that next event and much more...Come join in the sewing revolution...just come by and touch and feel and look through our wonderful pattern books...what more is possible?
Thank you for reading my blog and sharing your passion with me
Much gratitude for my seamstress, dear friend and blogging partner, Laurel of Laurel's Quill
Love and many blessings to you all,
FabricLady
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