How to Use muslin in a Sentence

muslin

noun
  • Fold over the muslin and stack a few saucers on top to press down.
    Farokh Talati, Bon Appétit, 9 Jan. 2023
  • Take the pan off the heat, cool and remove the muslin, squeezing the liquid form from the bag.
    Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, 15 Dec. 2017
  • This was the price of a muslin sheet that the guards used to wrap corpses before burying them in the desert.
    Ed Caesar, The New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2023
  • Herbs are stuffed into slashes in the meat, and then the whole thing is boiled in muslin.
    Kim Severson, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2018
  • Her dress was a plain white muslin, so fine in texture . . .
    National Geographic, 6 Oct. 2020
  • The pieces can be safely stored in a muslin bag inside.
    Belle Duchene, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2023
  • The first fitting is in muslin, which is part of the ritual.
    Danielle Steel, Harper's BAZAAR, 2 May 2019
  • Wrap yourself in the cozy comfort of the muslin throw blanket.
    Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2024
  • Smooth a muslin strip over the area, pull the skin taut, then yank the strip back in the opposite direction of the hair growth.
    Kayleigh Donahue, Allure, 6 June 2018
  • Step 2: Mark Border Lay the two muslin pieces on top of each other or fold your piece in half.
    Hannah Bruneman, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Steep the spices in a muslin sack or specialty grain bag for easy removal.
    Joshua M. Bernstein, Popular Mechanics, 26 Feb. 2020
  • Made of 100% cotton muslin, this sleep sack never feels bulky or too heavy.
    Jessica Booth, Parents, 3 Apr. 2024
  • As Kidane had noted, the guards wrapped corpses in muslin and took them into the desert for burial.
    Ed Caesar, The New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2023
  • Some start with mood boards, while others go right into building on the form with muslin.
    Essence, 12 Sep. 2023
  • Textiles formed the leitmotiv of the collection: heavy male wools, rough silk and muslin.
    Colleen Barry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2019
  • The one-minute trailer ends with the promise of the most magical muslin — and Harry, Hermione and even Ron would likely have to agree.
    Anya Leon, PEOPLE.com, 19 Sep. 2019
  • After they've been cleaned, linens should be stored in a cool, dry and dark place, wrapped in cotton, muslin or acid-free archival paper.
    Jolie Kerr, Town & Country, 10 Feb. 2017
  • Luckily, cleaning your muslin is as easy as throwing it in the wash and hanging it to air dry.
    Sophie Wirt, Allure, 17 Apr. 2018
  • The muslin will eventually go inside the blanket and hold the poly-fill pellets.
    Hannah Bruneman, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Her work-around is shipping each item in reusable muslin bags.
    Ac Shilton, Outside Online, 21 Jan. 2020
  • This thick, balm-like cleanser stands out for being one of the OG balm cleansers on the market and includes a muslin cloth for removing the product.
    Talia Abbas, SELF, 12 Nov. 2018
  • Remover, Chamomile Cleansing Butter, and a muslin cloth.
    Cheyann Neades, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2021
  • Spice Bags, made with 100 percent cotton muslin and sturdy enough for hours of braising.
    Francine Maroukian, Popular Mechanics, 13 Nov. 2018
  • Unlike other swaddles made of gauzy muslin, this knit fabric is smooth and stretchy.
    Good Housekeeping, 15 Feb. 2023
  • The package also comes with planting instructions and a 6 X 8-inch muslin bag to hold all of your supplies.
    Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2021
  • Then the designers bring them to life by making a muslin, the outfit in a cheaper fabric, to get the feel of it and to get the measurements down to a science.
    Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Feb. 2023
  • Instead, our ancestors had to wear stiff cotton and bleached muslin.
    Carolyn Hinds, The Root, 2 Feb. 2018
  • The runway was lined with ecru muslin, which fashion houses use to make prototypes.
    Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2023
  • These are 100% cotton muslin bags with drawstring tops for a bouquet garnish.
    Chris Hachey, BGR, 9 Mar. 2021
  • Plus, muslin typically washes well and doesn't shrink in the dryer.
    Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 4 Apr. 2024

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