Muslin

Muslin is a plain-woven textile made from unbleached cotton. Fabrics of varying weights from delicate sheers to coarse sheeting as included under the heading of muslin depending where in the world you are. In North America, muslin refers to a firm cloth for everyday use and this is what we have included under this heading on this site. This type of material is known as calico in the UK and Australia.

Having many varied uses, muslin is commonly used by dressmakers to create sample garments to test fit. It also has several culinary uses, such as straining liquids, draining solids or even just wrapping your favourite Christmas pudding.

It is a highly durable, washable fabric that can be reused many times. Highly absorbent, it accepts beeswax well to make your own alternative to plastic wrap.