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Lightweight

Linen Fabric Category is on sale at 20% off from May 15th to May 31st!

From whispery sheer cotton voile, to shirt-worthy cotton batiste, we love breathable and comfortable cotton fabric. These soft, lightweight cotton fabrics are ideal for chic blouses, bespoke tailored shirts, wide panel skirts, and delicious spring frocks. Many of our lighter cottons are imported from always fashionable Italy, where they seem to specialize in unusual prints and sophisticated colorations.

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  1. Cranberry Mrs. Aster Floral Cotton Voile LIMITED STOCK Quickview

    Cranberry Mrs. Aster Floral Cotton Voile LIMITED STOCK

    A lightweight soft cotton voile in a vintage-look floral print of scattered pink asters on a natural background - this would be delicious made into full gathered skirt, or a Gunne Sax inspired maxi dress. 54" wide. 100% cotton.
    $18.99

  2. Forest Creatures & Houses Cotton Voile Quickview

    Forest Creatures & Houses Cotton Voile

    A lightweight soft cotton voile in a playful print of prancing deer and houses in soft shades of green and blue, with mauve foliage forming delicate vertical stripes - perfect for a sophisticated infant's nursery, or a Gunne Sax inspired maxi dress. 54" wide. 100% cotton.
    $18.99

  3. Pristine White Narrow Ribbed Cotton (Made in Switzerland) Quickview

    Pristine White Narrow Ribbed Cotton (Made in Switzerland)

    A lightweight luxurious Swiss cotton, with 1/16" wide, lengthwise narrow ribbing. The Swiss are known for their fine cottons, and this would be absolutely lovely as a dress shirt, or a fitted sleeveless summer frock. This unique fabric must be touched and seen to truly appreciate it's beauty; take a chance and order a swatch! Made in Switzerland. 54" wide. 100% cotton.
    $29.99

  4. Sheer Pristine White Striped Cotton Voile (Made in Switzerland) Quickview

    Sheer Pristine White Striped Cotton Voile (Made in Switzerland)

    A lightweight luxurious Swiss cotton voile, with lengthwise 1/2" wide sheer stripes alternating with 1/4" wide checkerboard woven stripes - this would be absolutely lovely as a dress shirt, or as beautifully gossamer curtains. This unique fabric must be touched and seen to truly appreciate it's beauty; take a chance and order a swatch! Made in Switzerland. 56" wide. 100% cotton.
    $49.99

  5. Soft & Sheer White Dotted Cotton Voile Quickview

    Soft & Sheer White Dotted Cotton Voile

    Dots are the new black! A lightweight luxurious cotton voile, with woven 3/4" long oblong dots scattered throughout - this would be absolutely lovely as a dress shirt, or as beautifully gossamer curtains trimmed with ball fringe. This unique fabric must be touched and seen to truly appreciate it's beauty; take a chance and order a swatch! 54" wide. 100% cotton.
    $49.99

  6. Luxurious White Striped Cotton (Made in Switzerland) Quickview

    Luxurious White Striped Cotton (Made in Switzerland)

    The Swiss are renowned for their cottons; A semi-sheer and luxurious Swiss cotton, in pristine white and with a pattern of lengthwise sheer pinstripes bordered by thin scalloped stripes. This fine imported cotton is perfect for an elegant dress shirt - starch it, and then pair it with black velveteen slacks for an understated look. Made in Switzerland. 62" wide. 100% cotton.
    $39.99

  7. Double Border Print - Luxurious Embroidered White Cotton (Made in Switzerland) Quickview

    Double Border Print - Luxurious Embroidered White Cotton (Made in Switzerland)

    The Swiss are renowned for their cottons; A luxurious Swiss cotton, in pristine white, and with an embroidered 1 1/4" wide border running alongside both selvages in a graceful Celtic-like motif, and flanked by delicate faggoting and scallops. This fine imported cotton is perfect for an elegant dress shirt or full skirt - be sure and utilize the borders for the hem, cuffs, collar, plackets, and other detailing. Made in Switzerland. 60" wide. 100% cotton.
    $45.99

  8. Soft Semi-Sheer Rose Strewn Silk & Cotton Blend (Made in Italy) Quickview

    Soft Semi-Sheer Rose Strewn Silk & Cotton Blend (Made in Italy)

    A semi-sheer silk and cotton fabric, strewn with 3 1/2" roses in shades of pink on a natural background. This is a lovely floral, without being overblown - roses are widely spaced and staggered two and one across. With it's clear sunset colors, this airy silk would make a simple gathered skirt, or loose evening wrap. Made in Italy. 73% cotton and 27% silk. 54" wide.
    $39.99

  9. Lightweight Asters & Lilies Cotton (Imported from Italy) Quickview

    Lightweight Asters & Lilies Cotton (Imported from Italy)

    A lightweight cotton fabric of boisterous mauve asters and indigo lilies on a white background. This fabric would make a charming pinafore, or breezy cafe curtains -- I imagine them in an airy leaf green tiled kitchen. Imported from Italy. 60" wide. 100% cotton.
    $34.99

  10. Reversible Hot Pink Check Double-Faced Cotton Gauze Quickview

    Reversible Hot Pink Check Double-Faced Cotton Gauze

    A featherweight soft reversible cotton gauze; one side in 1/4" hot pink and white checks, and the other side in a large hot pink, sky blue and white plaid. This playful fabric would make a charming sun frock or romper! 57" wide. 100% cotton.
    $15.99

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