Poplin's Properties:
Poplin is a durable fabric known for its smooth surface. It is typically made from twisted cotton threads and offers great comfort due to its lightness and cool feel on the skin. Poplin is not very stretchy, though there are stretch versions with elastane, known as stretch poplin.
Poplin's Use: a Favorite for Blouses and Tops
Easy to handle, poplin is often favored for shirts and blouses because it is breathable, very easy to sew, and adds a touch of elegance. Its tightly woven twill gives it a fine ribbed structure, perpendicular to the grainline, achieved by using twice as many warp threads as weft threads. Poplin is medium weight, slightly lustrous, with a weight ranging from 100 to 150 g/m². It is highly recommended to use it on the grainline (with the warp threads parallel to the selvage).
Poplin's History:
Its name comes from "papeline," referencing the papal city of Avignon, France, where it was originally made. It was often made from silk or virgin wool, but nowadays cotton and fiber blends dominate.
In either floral prints or solid colors, poplin remains a wardrobe staple, appreciated for its comfort and versatility. Discover our selection of 5 spring models where it unfolds with elegance and refinement!
Sewing Favorite: The Floral Blouse
Poplin Blouse 118 | Burda Style 03/24
The cut is as charming as the floral and feminine poplin print!
With its raglan sleeves featuring beautiful balloon volume and a flattering 3/4 length, this blouse combines style and comfort in every detail. Easy to make (with only two points for difficulty), it perfectly embodies the spirit of spring renewal.
This blouse is a real sewing favorite, both chic and timeless!
A Contemporary and Sophisticated Blouse
Cotton Top 119 | Burda Style 03/25
We love the originality of the smocked neckline and the marked pleats that delicately shape the volume of the blouse. The poplin, both soft and firm, allows for this structured drape. Thanks to its elasticized hem, it takes on an elegant bubble shape.
Its special touch? The solid color in a fresh pastel green tone!
A Radiant & Easy Sewing Project
Poplin Dress n° 4 | Burda Easy n°4/2023
An ideal dress cut for beginners or a last-minute project!
Start sewing a dress for spring/summer with this piece, perfect for all levels (from beginner to experienced sewists alike!). Poplin is an easy fabric to sew, and its many advantages make it a radiant sewing project: raglan sleeves (which are simpler to make than set-in sleeves) and a waist defined by an elastic band for optimal comfort. Thanks to the crossover bodice, the dress slips on in a flash without needing a zipper. Very cool.
The ultra-feminine detail of this model? A floral poplin print, a bit vintage and wildly romantic. This is guaranteed to be a piece you'll love wearing throughout spring and summer!
Stylish In Every Way
Poplin Shirt 124 | Burda Style 02/25
The blouse ensures elegant and relaxed silhouettes that can be personalized to your liking.
The blouse is available to sew in a range of Curvy sizes from 46 to 56. The pointed yokes, collar, and sleeve cuffs are adorned with embroidery, perfectly fitting into the current Western trend. The length is extended with rounded hems for a more feminine look. We’ve mixed the direction of the stripes, making the poplin piece even more dynamic.
Style your piece for this spring: it can be worn open (as shown here) to complete a look and replace a jacket, or buttoned up and tucked into flared jeans with a pair of trendy clogs.
Celebrate Femininity!
Poplin Dress 105 | Burda Style 03/25
This dress, for sizes 36 to 48, shows just how beautifully poplin comes together! Its lightness enhances the delicate volume of the puffed sleeves, the square neckline is easy to sew, and the pleats of the skirt fall perfectly. The fabric’s fine texture accentuates its romantic look, ideal for a soft, feminine silhouette.
Let yourself be charmed by this model, rated two points for difficulty!
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