muslin (toile)

Muslin, also known as toile, is a plain, woven fabric made from cotton or linen. It’s often used by designers and tailors to create a rough, test version of a garment, called a toile or muslin mock-up. This allows for fitting adjustments before cutting into the final, more expensive fabric. Muslin’s lightweight, inexpensive, and easy to sew make it ideal for practicing designs and checking proportions, ensuring that the final garment fits perfectly and looks right. Its simplicity helps focus on construction and fit without the distraction of fabric details or embellishments.