liberty fabrics | tana lawn™ cotton classics collection | betsy grey

Do you know that feeling – you touch a fabric and immediately know: This is something very special?

That's exactly how Tana Lawn™ from Liberty London feels – a fabric so fine and noble that you almost forget it's made of 100% cotton. And no, this is not a marketing gimmick, but real textile magic with history: Named after Ethiopia's Lake Tana, this fabric has been made since the 1930s from especially long-staple cotton fibers – for a finish that almost resembles silk.

Tana Lawn™ is the result of over a hundred years of innovation and true textile passion. The fabric is produced in Liberty’s in-house printing factory in Northern Italy – with a tailored process designed for the highest color brilliance, unique print quality, and a silky, flowing feel. The result: a modern classic that not only looks dreamy but is also machine washable and robust enough for everyday use.

Why do we love Tana Lawn™ so much? Because it can do everything:

• Composition: 100% cotton (but you’ll swear it’s silk!)

• Width: 1.36 m (finished) / 1.33 m (usable)

• Weight: 76 g/m² – ultra-light without being flimsy

• Care: Washable at 40°C – no drama when washing. Just don’t put it in the dryer. 

What can you sew from it? Almost anything – and everything becomes special:

• Fashion: Blouses, shirts, summer dresses, or pajamas with that certain wow effect

• Accessories: Scrunchies, neckerchiefs, headbands, small bags – everything that should be pretty and fine

• Home decor: Cushion covers, table runners, even bedding for the luxury version

One of the most popular prints on Tana Lawn™? Definitely: "Betsy" – an iconic, dense floral pattern designed in 1933 by a designer with the initials DS. Since the 80s, it has been a staple of the Liberty Classics – a true evergreen. In this version, Betsy appears in a gentle mix of blue-gray, delicate pink, apricot, and mustard yellow – rounded off with deep blue accents and small, cheerful red flowers. The cream-white background lets the colors shine wonderfully without being too loud. This colorway radiates a calm, slightly nostalgic elegance – perfect for romantic projects, baby clothes, or modern vintage quilts with a certain something.