Care of Cotton Lawn Fabric

Care of Cotton Lawn Fabric
Written By
G.K. Bayne
G.K. Bayne
Published: Dec 2, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read
  1. Wash lawn fabric in cool water using the delicate cycle of the washing machine and a detergent formulated for delicate clothing.

  2. Spread out a heavy bath towel and place the lawn fabric on top. Roll the towel to remove excess moisture from the garment.

  3. Hang the garment on a wooden or plastic coat hanger in a warm area to completely dry.

  4. Iron with a warm iron to remove any wrinkles that may be in the fabric.

Tips

Cotton lawn fabric is often used for christening gowns.

It is believed that "lawn" fabric was invented in the 19th century.

Warnings

Always read the label on your particular fabric to be sure there are not any special instructions.

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G.K. Bayne

G.K. Bayne is a freelance writer for various websites, specializing in back-to-basics instructional articles on computers and electrical equipment. Bayne began her writing career in 1975 and studied history at the University of Tennessee.

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