100% Linen - Natural Washed Utility Linen

Specifications:

Weight: Medium

GSM: 324

Composition: 100% Linen

Width: 144cm / 56.6inch + 1.5cm selvedges

Pattern repeat:  N/A

Introduction:

Natural Washed Utility Linen is a new addition to our fabulous linen collection. Made in Europe by a company of world renown, with centuries of expertise and tradition. This beautifully simple linen fabric is very similar (but not the same) to a legacy fabric that we once stocked (sold out Sept '23).

Colour:

This perfectly plain and simple unbleached linen is just as nature intended and boasts a dried flax hue, a soft sandy overall beige tone. It is perfect as a stand-alone piece or for artistic creations, unbleached natural fibre fabrics are prized by historical costumiers, fashion and interior designers, and artists alike. Natural Washed Utility Linen is ideal for dying to your own specifications, a dream for artisans of all tastes. This unbleached natural hue is truly versatile and neutral, working well with khaki, green, beige and autumnal tones and of course classic crisp white for a superb cross-seasonal, layered, chic linen look.

Properties:

Natural Washed Utility Linen maintains a strong stable handle and close weave, making it both practical and hard-wearing. This mediumweight linen is ideal for a plethora of wonderful projects.

Featuring a softly washed finish that produces and soft drape quality, making it ideal for softer silhouettes with a casual easy-going style.

Linen has been used for centuries because of its beneficial properties: cool and breathable, gets softer with washing & wear, is impervious to moths and resists dirt and stains. The characteristic slubs, once viewed as a fault, are still part of the aesthetic appeal of linen.

Garment Suggestions:

Create loose-fitting, tunics, skirts, wide-legged trousers - The Pattern Stash - Cordelia Trousers, classic blazers and matching waistcoats.  The Pattern Stash - Jemima Waistcoat.

Ideal for pleasing simple and reliable utility-style clothing with useful pockets and reinforced seams, oversized shirt-style jackets (shackets) and tunics. Look at Merchant & Mills for inspiration, Friday Pattern Co - The Ilford Jacket and Closet Core Patterns - Sienna Maker Jacket are ideal for stylish yet practical garments that will look even better with washing and wear.

Other Uses:

Don't forget linen's practical uses too: aprons for chefs and gardeners, also bag-making and crafts! This medium weight is perfect for embroidery!!

Natural Washed Utility Linen will soften even more with repeated washing and wearing as this is characteristic of quality linens you will enjoy for years to come. This hard-wearing natural fibre fabric is also perfect for a host of soft furnishing projects, including curtains, blinds, cushions etc...