What Liberty Fabric Should You Purchase?

What Liberty Fabric Should You Purchase?

Established back in 1875 by Arthur Liberty, Liberty is a highly regarded brand that is renowned in the industry for its range of quintessentially British fabric designs. Each of their pieces has a timeless nature, which is proven because the designs are still manufactured and loved just as much today as they were when launched. But what are some of the most popular Liberty Fabrics, that you should look into, and why should you purchase them? 

Liberty Tana Lawn™

One of the most popular Liberty Fabrics is Tana Lawn™, which is made from 100% cotton. Its name originates from Lake Tana in Ethiopia, where the fabric was first produced and has become a unique aspect of the Liberty heritage. It was initially discovered back in the 1920s when William Hayes Dorell discovered the cotton fibres when travelling throughout East Africa.

The Egyptian cotton is an entirely different plant from simple cotton, as it can be turned into an ultra-fine yarn where more threads can be packed into a square inch than in ordinary cotton, which creates a higher thread count. It feels and behaves like silk, yet is machine washable.

Tana Lawn™ is a beautiful fabric which is soft and durable, perfect all year round - either for airy summer pieces or wearing under wool during the colder months. It is perfect for dresses with a lining, blouses, button-up shirts, heirloom apparel sewing, and even luxurious loungewear - it is completely up to you and what you’re looking to create. In spite of how light the fabric is, it retains its shape very well and has a fine thread count which means it barely feels like the fabric is touching your skin - notwithstanding that it is 100% cotton. 

Liberty Fabrics Cotton Poplin

If you are looking for a smooth-textured fabric, cotton poplin is the perfect choice - providing durability and a crisp, clean finish. It is sturdy, easy to maintain and resists creases, and as this fabric is made from 100% cotton, it is often chosen for warmer climates. It is thin and breathable, as it has the ability to absorb moisture and dry quickly without retaining odours. As it’s hypoallergenic, it is perfect for sensitive skin and is not clingy - whilst still being 100% natural and easy to care for.

This fabric is more heavyweight than Tana Lawn™, and can be used to make shirts, dresses and even for crafting projects. It is a cool, versatile, comfortable, easy-care option, with properties that make it a stylish fabric for all manner of clothing. The Liberty Fabrics cotton poplin fabric has a much finer yarn compared to other fabrics on the market, making it softer and even more versatile. 

Liberty Fabrics Organic Cotton

Liberty Fabrics make an organic version of their Tana Lawn™ cotton which is indiscernible from the original. It is printed using a slightly different process to achieve GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certification, along with Liberty's usual Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 rating. Organic Tana Lawn™ cotton fabric still feels beautifully warm and soft with the usual high print quality.

Purchasing Liberty of London fabrics 

Here at Fabrics Galore, all of the Liberty Fabrics we have available on our online store are gorgeously patterned. We have stocked these since our store first opened over 30 years ago and are still one of the few London-based fabric retailers that are trusted with this privilege. If you would like advice on which of our different Liberty prints would be best for your next sewing project, please call us on  020 7738 9589




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Welcome to the Fabrics Galore London online store, packed full of beautiful fabrics to inspire your next dressmaking, patchwork quilting, craft or home furnishing sewing project. We stock a huge range of different materials alongside designer fabrics from Liberty, Cath Kidston, Orla Kiely, Laura Ashley, William Morris and Alexander Henry. We source the highest quality fabrics, so whether it be a cotton, linen, viscose, chambray, jersey or wool, we have you covered.Check out our dressmaking fabric for something with drape, fabulous Liberty cotton lawn prints, quilting fabrics for patchwork inspiration or the home furnishing section to pimp your pad. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s get sewing!

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