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Posted on: 11/15/05 7:13 PM ET
Apparently some time ago I have ordered white cotton batiste from The Sewing Place. I have no recollection why I did that. I know that I order interfacing from there and I mus have ordered it with something similar in mind....
What are the general uses of cotton batiste?
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Posted on: 11/15/05 7:21 PM ET
I often use it for underlining. It is perfect for silk duppioni.
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Posted on: 11/15/05 7:31 PM ET
It's great for slips.
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Posted on: 11/15/05 7:45 PM ET
Any interest in heirloom sewing? It is used a lot for heirloom type baby dresses. Very nice for shadow embroidery.
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Posted on: 11/15/05 7:46 PM ET
It's wonderful for summer night gowns, too.
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Posted on: 11/15/05 8:36 PM ET
In reply to CarolynGM
What else, other than silk duopioni, would you underline with it?
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Posted on: 11/16/05 4:52 AM ET
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Eli -- I also use it a lot for linen -- sometimes underlining, sometimes lining. It cuts down on wrinkling without making the garment hot to wear like most linings would.
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Posted on: 11/16/05 5:24 AM ET
In reply to Eli
Eli, I've used it to underline jacket fabrics, linen, wool and synthetics. Because it steams and shapes so nicely, it seems to help even synthetics look more smooth and molded in tailored projects. Sometimes it's all the interfacing you want in lightweight blouse collars and cuffs, too. And if it's nice stuff, you could use it to make a blouse or a shirt.
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Posted on: 11/16/05 5:36 AM ET
Adding to Eli's question for those of you who responded...

Do you prefer cotton batiste or silk organza for underlining or lining? Is it simply personal preference or based upon your fabric choice? And as for cost, I presume cotton batiste is less expensive than silk organza?
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Posted on: 11/16/05 6:11 AM ET
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Cotton batiste is very easy to get (Hancock's one mile away), so I've never been motivated to try silk organza. I can't really compare the two since I don't have any experience with silk organza.
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