Linen is a natural fiber made from flax. Our Window Pane Linen is a medium weight, plaid fabric ideal for sportswear and home decor. Like cotton, linen is a perfect warm weather fabric because of its natural absorbency and breathability. It's known for its characteristic slubby texture and beautiful soft drape.
Content:
100% Linen
Structure:
58/60" Wide
Imported from Czech Republic
Balanced plain weave w/yarn-dyed slubby linen yarns
Hand:
Textured, slubby (but not rough) surface on face and back side. Soft drape.
Luster:
Matte on face and back
Tips and Tricks:
- This fabric is very forgiving and easy to sew, but tends to ravel at raw edges ‰ÛÒ be sure to finish all seams and hems! Allow extra fabric to match plaid ‰ÛÒ be sure to match up plaid intersections when laying fabric out on the fold for cutting and carefully notch opposing pattern pieces at plaid intersections to ensure matching from pattern piece to pattern piece.
- If lining is needed, use a natural fiber fabric like cotton to maintain breathability. Use standard stitch size and a universal needle when machine sewing Linen tends to wrinkle easily, and does not hold a pressed crease well
- Great for tailored and structured garments as well as softer or fuller silhouettes
- Even when fully lining the garment, finish seam allowances to prevent fraying Depending on the garment, some of the finishes you can use are: French seams, overlock (serger), binding, rolled hem, hand-stitched or top-stitched hem.
Care:
Machine wash cold on delicate cycle, hang to dry. Iron on "Cotton/Linen" setting.
