The Many Functions of a Cheesecloth
March 20th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed
Cheesecloth is a fabric designed out of loosely woven cotton fiber. It can come in a variety of grades, which indicates how open the weave of the fabric is. It was originally designed to help in the manufacturing of cheese by pressing the cheese curds together. The curds would be placed into the cheesecloth, where it would be molded by hand to create a ten pound ball that would be tied together. In the 1960’s and 1970’s, cheesecloth became a popular choice in fabric for shirts and blouses. Today, this fabric sees a variety of uses and functions, from cooking to crafts. It is a good product to have on hand in your home, since you never know when it might come in handy. Read the rest of this entry »
