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   rekha | Apr 30, 2005 02:38pm | #1

   You could buy the swatches first to get the feel for it and the internet usually provides most of the answers

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   kjp | Apr 30, 2005 07:02pm | #2

   I'm guessing that the rtw in Australia doesn't differ too much from here in the states.  Onionskin is the slightly sheer stretchy mesh that many upscale designer tshirts are made from.  It is made in many different prints and I've seen is used mostly for tshirt type tops with many variations.  It is easy to sew and can be lined for modesty.  Buttermilk is also seen in rtw tops.  It, too is a knit.  Very fine and drapey - opaque- the finish is kind of an "eggshell" matte - not shiny like lycra and lighter weight than lycra.  Again - used in rtw to make a variety of tops - doesn't need any lining. 

   You won't go wrong with either fabric!

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   jennys | May 01, 2005 08:34am | #3

   thankyou very much - l'll get some buttermilk now l know what it is.
   jenny s