Yes the cotton lawn I've had I used as dress lining as I can't stand acetate. I've also used it for interlining a coat and still have a jacket to do. The Tana lawn I've ordered is to line lace to make a top and I've just ordered some of the embroidered white to make a top for the summer (I hope it isn't too see through). If you contact Maggie she will tell you what things are like, I've been getting stuff from her for a few years and never been disappointed.