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#87 English Lawn - 100% Mercerized Pima Cotton.  England. White.    45" wide  $10.50 per yard

An exceptionally beautiful fabric which is one of our most popular in stock.
Rolls & whips easily for hand sewing, smocks up beautifully and embroiders elegantly.
Lovely for Heirloom Sewn Nightgowns, Elegant Infant Daygowns, Christening Gowns,
Slips under Swiss Batiste, Reproduction Edwardian Ladies' blouses or Wedding Gowns,
Communion or Ring Bearer's Dresses. Machine wash delicate, or handwash and line dry.
Iron while damp.
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Yardage requested

#241 Combed Cotton Lawn/Batiste - 100% Mercerized Cotton From England.     45" wide   $6.50 per yard

A lovely delicate fabric, although I'm not sure what to call it, lighter in weight than lawn but not as flimy as Swiss Batiste.
Perfect for slips, nightgowns, pantaloons, or doll stuff. White.  Machine wash delicate hang dry or hand wash.

Yardage requested

#28 Embroidered Dotted Swiss Batiste.  45" wide   Sale: $33.60 per yard

100% Pima Cotton Batiste. Imported from Switzerland.Sheer white Nelona with White Embroidered Dots.
I have seen examples of Victorian Whites (blouses & dresses) using this fabric as accent panels,
puffing strips, collars, cuffs, sleeves or a whole blouse (gorgeous). Minimum cut 1/8 yard or 4 1/2".
Handwash, roll in a towel to press out the moisture, line dry on a padded hanger, iron while damp.

 45" wide $42.00 yard   H - on sale $33.60 per yard

Yardage requested

#226 Sarronna 100% Pima Cotton Voile. Switzerland. 60" wide $18.50 yard

Black dotted Swiss with clusters of two cabbage roses in muted ecru & orange with blue leaves.
The clusters are spaced approximately 3" to 5" apart. A very open feel. For very delicate blouses or over dresses.  
Machine wash delicate air dry.


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Yardage requested

#58 Nelona Swiss Batiste - 100% Pima Cotton.

Made in Switzerland. This is the fabric that everyone who is into Heirloom Sewing raves about. We have different standards in America about making such sheer fabric, this is shaved to make it shine. It is traditionally perfect for your Heirloom Sewing projects. A joy to work with however it does wrinkle so be prepared. Treat yourself to the best at least once in your life. Handwash, roll in a towel to press out the moisture, line dry on a padded hanger, iron while damp. Colors: Natural (Ivory), Peach, Robin's Egg Blue  H-45" wide   $17.00 per yard

Peach Yardage requested  

Natural Yardage requested

Robin's Egg Blue Yardage requested

#118 Bearissima Batiste - 100% Pima Cotton from Switzerland "CREME de la CREME" -

This fabric is more delicate than the Nelona (#58) with a more open weave and a Super Silk finish that gives it an incredible soft "hand" & fine sheen. Just perfect for dresses, blouses and other heirloom sewing projects and because it is 54" wide there is more fabric for your money. Hand wash, line dry. Five colors currently in stock: White, Ivory, Pink, Yellow & Light Blue.  (Also available are Ecru, Pink, Appenzell Pink [a peachy pink], Triesen Rose [a rich dusty rose] & Mint Green. We have matching embroideries for the Triesen Rose) 54" wide!! $22.00 yard H

White Yardage requested

Ivory Yardage requested

Yellow Yardage requested

Pink Yardage requested

Light Blue Yardage requested

#159 Bearissima Printed Batiste  - 100% Pima Cotton. The same delicate fabric as #118 with prints. Try mixing and matching solids with the prints a) Light Blue background with white Daisies and yellow center surrounded by small pink & lavender flowers; b) White Bearissima with small pink & light blue flowers with green leaves; c) White Bearissima with aqua & light blue flowers with olive leaves; d) Light Pink background with white daisies & yellow center surrounded by small pink & lavender flowers. Hand wash, line dry. 36" wide $20.00 yard H

Style A - Yardage requested

Style B - Yardage requested

Style C - Yardage requested

Style D - Yardage requested

#84 Swiss Organdy - 100% Pima Cotton.   $23.50 per yard   45" wide

Made in Switzerland. Used for Christening Gowns, pinafores, blouses, over-skirts, over-blouses, collars for shadowwork, & Madeira Applique. Handwash, roll in a towel to press out the moisture, line dry on a padded hanger, iron while damp.  Two colors: White, Light Pink.  H

White Yardage requested

Light Pink Yardage requested

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