🧵 01. The Fabric You’ve Probably Known Forever
Before we knew fabric names like “poplin” or “silk,” we had already seen muslin.
Used to cover furniture, wrap newborns, or line sarees — this soft, plain white cloth was always around.
We didn’t even call it muslin.
Just kapda.
It was never flashy. But it never disappeared either.
✂️ 02. Why We Use It Even If It’s Hidden Inside
In our studio, muslin is always the starting point.
Every design begins with it — we cut it, pin it, test the shape and fit.
Even when it’s not visible in the final piece, it’s still there underneath.
We use high-quality muslin to line skirts, soften panels, and back structured tops.
It helps the garment feel better on the inside — even if no one else sees it.
Because for us, comfort matters just as much as the outer look.
🌦 03. It Moves Like Real Fabric Should
Muslin isn’t stiff or perfect.
It creases, it stretches a bit in humidity, it even smells a little like old school books.
But that’s why we like it. It reacts, just like skin or air or touch.
It absorbs chalk. It folds easily. You can unpick stitches without ruining it.
It lets us make mistakes and try again.
Our first samples are still stacked in muslin — marked, folded, tested like notes in a sketchbook.
🌡 04. It’s Not Fancy — It Just Works
We’ve tried many types of lining fabrics that feel more expensive — smoother, glossier, wrinkle-resistant.
But they don’t breathe like muslin.
Especially in Indian weather or when layering with heavy fabric, muslin keeps the skin cool and helps the garment move easily.
Its softness isn’t about looking luxurious.
It’s about feeling easy on the body.
🧷 05. Will We Keep Using It?
Yes.
Even if it’s not shown. Even if it’s not the cheapest option.
Because muslin helps us build every garment from the inside out.
It’s like a pencil sketch — not perfect, not finished, but necessary.
It won’t shine in photos.
But we’d struggle to work without it.
