Common Fabric Types

Often in the Little House books, there's a reference to a type of fabric when Ma is sewing a new dress. Chintz, damask, crepe-back satin, muslin, ...
There are so many types of fabric, it's hard to keep them all straight or even find information on some of the more obscure ones. Here's a helpful resource - a textile encyclopedia of sorts. Enjoy!
http://fabricstockexchange.com/blog/resources/common-fabric-types/

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Elizabeth