Cut Length Linen Collection April 2026
Linen & Cotton Blend Staggered Twill - Blue Shark
Only 13m of this product left in stock
Price is per HALF metre. 1 unit = 0.5metres. For 1.5metres, add 3 units.
All cut length orders are sent as one continuous length.
Order a sample of this fabric first to make sure it's exactly what you expect.
Specifications:
Weight: Light
GSM: 186
Composition: 55% Linen & 43% Cotton & 2% Polyester
Width: 144cm / 56.6inch
Colour:
Shades: Indigo‑blue yarns on the warp and blue‑grey yarns on the weft produce a rich, striated indigo marine‑blue tone, evoking deep waters and stealthy undersea creatures.
Design: An all‑over blue shade with a striated look created by its finely woven, soft sharkskin‑style, staggered twill weave.
Overall: A stunning staple fabric that will be reached for time and time again, a timeless and stylish classic.
Properties:
Texture: Soft and stable with a casual, pre‑washed, gently worn surface, the feel of a well‑loved linen garment. Offers a subtly rustic linen aesthetic, ideal for country or shabby‑chic styling.
Handle: Comfortably soft with a reassuring, relaxed feel, yet stable in width and length.
Drape: A gentle, natural drape that works beautifully for both garment silhouettes and soft furnishings. Falls smoothly with enough structure to hold pleats and shape when used in volume.
Garment Suggestions:
Types: This fabric works beautifully for a broad range of garments, including pleated culottes, shorts, trousers, shirts, overshirts, shirt dresses, simple tops, tunics, pinafore styles, and light utility‑inspired pieces such as jackets and dungarees. Using the fabric on the diagonal can add subtle visual interest and enhance its natural texture.
Patterns: Consider patterns such as the Cordelia Trousers, Elodie Dress, Charlie Caftan, Naia Pants, Shepherd Skirt, Factory Dress and Florence.
Other Uses:
Accessories: The fabric brings a charming country-style ticking aesthetic to accessories such as cafe curtains, blinds, cushions and table linens, and it can be elevated further with the addition of delicate crochet cotton lace for a timeless heirloom finish.
Furnishings: It is an excellent choice for soft-home furnishings, creating fresh and relaxed pieces that complement rustic or cottage-inspired interiors.
Upcycling: Its easy drape and soft structure make it well-suited to upcycling projects, where it can be transformed into decorative household items or refreshed textile pieces that highlight its natural, gently worn charm.
Rustic Texture, Cool Comfort, Everyday Ease
Linen is a natural fibre fabric perfect for summer, being cool, breathable and becoming softer and more relaxed with every wear and wash, whilst also being extremely durable and very versatile. Whether you choose it for carefree holiday outfits or shape, pleat and press it into crisp work wear, linen should be a go-to for home sewists. It has a texture and drape that gives that easy lived‑in, cool, relaxed feel, while still being able to press into something crisp when you want a cleaner look.
Its signature slubs and gentle texture lend every piece a pleasantly rustic, artisan style, perfect for floaty dresses, crisp shirts, relaxed trousers and everyday wardrobe favourites.
Linen is as much a pleasure to sew as to wear, having a stable weave that works for floaty casual dresses, wide-legged trousers or crisp office shirts and If you love natural fabrics, linen is for you.
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