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Best Lawn Fabrics
Here are our lawn fabric reviews.
1. Robert Kaufman Cotton Lawn
This line of fabric is unique in that it is finely woven. It is extremely soft and has a very smooth hand. This line of fabric comes in over fifteen unique and fun floral and animal prints. Like most types of lawn, this fabric is a great choice for making apparel items. Blouses, skirts, dresses, tops, lingerie, and more can all be sewn from this fabric. This lawn is unique in that it could also be used for some types of quilting.
- This lawn fabric is very lightweight and is made from 100% cotton
- Available to purchase in 44” widths
- Machine wash with cold water, tumble dry on low heat
2. Robert Kaufman House Of Wales Plaids
This line of lawn fabrics features many different kinds of plaids in different colors. The fabric is lightweight and is perfect for making shirts for both men and women, and can also be a good option for making skirts and dresses. When ordering, it’s always a good idea to get extra fabric to make sure patterns line up at the seams.
- Machine wash on cold, tumble dry on low heat
- Fabric is very lightweight and is made from 100% cotton
- Comes in 44” widths
3. Cotton + Steel Rifle Paper Co. English Garden
This line of lawn fabric comes in over twenty beautiful, unique, and whimsical designs. Floral prints, butterflies, stripes, and other patterns can all be found in this line. This lawn fabric is actually quite finely woven and has a crisp hand. This fabric would be great for making many different apparel items including dresses, skirts, blouses, tunics, lingerie, and more.
- Machine wash, tumble dry on low heat
- Fabric is very lightweight and is made from 100% cotton
- Available in 44” widths
4. Monaluna Organic Journey
This lawn fabric is 100% COTS certified organic. The fabric is actually finely woven and is very soft. This line of lawn fabric is unique in that it can be used for quilting as well as apparel items. Like most types of lawn, this fabric can be used to sew dresses, skirts, tops, and more.
- Machine wash, tumble dry on low heat
- This fabric is very lightweight and is made from 100% cotton
- Comes in 44” widths
5. Liberty Fabrics Tana Lawn
This line of fabric comes in over seven hundred different colors and prints! This lawn fabric is wonderfully silky and features bold, vibrant colors. Lawn is an excellent choice for making apparel items and this fabric can be used to make dresses, skirts, lingerie, different kinds of tops, and more.
- Machine wash on cold, tumble dry on low heat
- This fabric is 100% cotton and is very lightweight
- Available in 58” widths
Lawn Fabric Buying Guide
Lawn is a wonderful fabric is you’re looking to sew different apparel items. It is versatile enough that it can be used for dresses, skirts, tops, lingerie, and even sometimes, for quilting. Lawn fabric comes in a wide range of prints and colors, so personalizing a garment or finding that unique fabric can be quite easy. Lawn is often very soft and sometimes silky feeling. It is often made from cotton, which has many great natural benefits.
Cost of Lawn
Lawn can be quite affordable. Some lines of lawn can be purchased under or around ten dollars a yard, while other lines can come in at just over thirty dollars a yard. Each line of lawn fabric has its own unique benefits and prints, and you will have to decide what attributes you would like your apparel items to have. Pick a unique print or splurge on a luxurious fabric- the choice is completely up to you.
Laundering Lawn Fabrics
The great news when it comes to lawn fabrics, is that most lines of lawn are generally not fussy at all, and are quite easy to care for and launder. Most lawn fabrics can be laundered right at home. Each line of fabric is going to have its own washing and drying instructions, but most lawns can be put right in the washer and washed with cold water, then dried on low heat in the dryer.
Recommended Reading:
- Chapter 1: The 7 Sewing Essentials for Beginners
- Chapter 2: The Beginner’s Guide to Sewing Machines
- Chapter 3: The Ultimate Guide to Setting up your Sewing Room
- Chapter 4: Everything You Need To Know About Sewing
- Chapter 5: Sewing Fabric 101: A Virtual Tour of the Fabric Store
