A Practical Guide to Cotton Lawn Fabric
Cotton lawn is one of those fabrics you come back to, light, breathable and easy to sew. A guide to how it feels, what to make and where to start.
This one’s got more of that old-school washed denim character about it. Still very dark, still sitting firmly in the black-to-ink-blue territory, but softer-looking than its heavier cousin with a slightly faded, worn-in surface straight off the roll. The traditional twill weave is much more visible here too, giving it that classic denim look people picture when they think of proper jeans fabric. And then there’s the red selvedge edge; always a good sign.
At 8oz and an extra-wide 190cm, this 100% cotton denim is lighter, easier to wear and ideal for year-round sewing. Perfect for relaxed jeans, overshirts, shirt dresses, lightweight jackets, worker trousers and everyday denim projects that don’t feel overly stiff or heavy. The softer handle and vintage feel make it one of those fabrics that already looks like a favourite before you’ve even cut into it.
| Approx width: | 190cm | 74" | |
| Composition: | 100% Cotton | |
| Construction: | Woven | |
| Washing instructions: | Machine Wash 30°C | |
| What can I make with this: | Jeans, Jackets, Overshirts, Workwear, Bags, Skirts | |
| Approx. Weight: | 8oz | |
| Weft Stretch (Horizontal): | 0% | |
| Warp Stretch (Vertical): | 0% |
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