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Sheer, plain-woven cotton fabric
Organdy, also spelled Organdie, is a kind of fabric. It is a lightweight, balanced plain weave made of cotton with features of sheerness and crispness. Wikipedia →
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- Read the overview: OrgandyA 5-minute orientation
- Pick up a classic book: Flower fabricationsThe most-reprinted book on the subject
- Read the landmark paper: The Organdy CupcakesCited 1 times
- Go sideways: Lawn clothA closely related topic
- Go sideways: ParchmentisingA closely related topic
đź“– Definitions
Noun A fine, transparent type of muslin, usually stiffened.
🗂️ The subject at a glance
🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)
đź“š Books worth reading
Flower fabricationsJean Wilkinson, Katharyn Duff · 1977- 📕The Only Thing Holding Me Back Is My CatMary Rose Franklin · 2000
- 📕The organdy cupcakesMary Stolz · 1951
- 📕Student nurseMary Stolz · 1963
- 📕Organdy CupcakesMary Stolz · 1951
The organdy cupcakesMary Stolz · 1951- 📕La mort d'OrgandiJenny Saintey · 1974
The Red Organdy DressBeverly O'Rourke · 2012
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