Fabric Advice (Help me spend money ;p)

[mala_14]

Has anybody used the combed cotton lawn from Dharma Trading? Or the cotton lawn from Silk Connection? I'm looking to make some whitework embroidered engageantes and want something that is very sheer and light. A lot of things I've read say "muslin sleeve ruffles" and talk about using lawn. I am going to be working this weekend and will have a little extra cash to spare, so I'm looking for help in spending it. :) (After all, I should only need a yard.) Looking for something like this. Any advice? Any other fabric suggestions for this? (Preferably nothing too pricey, and hopefully shipping doesn't cost an arm and a leg either.) Thanks!

Oh also, finished binding the top of the green stays. Woot!

Comments

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

Hmm... Well, considering the amount I'd be paying for shipping, it makes sense to buy more than just one thing. And sheer white cottons can always be used for other things if they don't work out. :) Thanks for the advice!

[girliegirl32786.livejournal.com]

Also meant to mention that I used the lawn for my Jane Eyre chemise and drawers, and embroidered them. It worked really well, but again, not sure if it will be sheer enough. A matter of taste really.

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

I think I knew that and that's where I heard about it from. :)