Willow Basket Weave - Super Soft Washed Linen & Cotton

Specifications:

Weight: Medium

GSM: 200

Composition: 65% Linen  35% Cotton

Width: 152.4cm / 60inch

Pattern repeat: N/A

Introduction:

Made in Europe by a company of world renown, with centuries of expertise and tradition. This blended fabric gives you the benefits of both wonderful natural fibres.  Cotton blended with linen produces a softer, finer fabric that is easier to iron.

A new addition to the website and manufactured by the same renowned European company as our summer Linens of 2021. These fabrics are of the same quality and with even more colours designs and natural fibre types. 

Colour:

This superb textured linen and cotton blend comes to you in a wholesome natural brown tone like carefully crafted baskets and ancient woodlands, making it ideal for a plethora of pleasing garment projects.

Properties:

This blended fabric gives you the benefits of both wonderful natural fibres. Cotton blended with linen produces a softer, finer fabric which results in fewer creases when worn, which in turn makes it easier to iron.

Design:

Willow Basket Weave - Super Soft Washed Linen & Cotton boasts a wonderfully textured look and feel. This is thanks to the soft washed linen and cotton yarns and rustic basket weave. This wholesome natural blend fabric boasts a reassuringly weighty soft drape quality and is otherwise stable.

Garment Suggestions:

Suitable whether you are clothing you and yours, or producing a range of niche boutique wear. Natural fibre blend fabrics with timeless appeal. Classic neutrals and natural hued fabrics form the mainstay of many wardrobes and this super soft and wholesome linen blend can be worn all through the seasons. Willow Basket Weave will make stylish key pieces. We think this gorgeous fabric has a very artisan like quality, Reenactors and Cosplayers will love this! 

Our very own Pattern Stash: Cordelia Trousers, Amelia Skirt, Lynsey Dungarees & Jemima Waistcoat are suitable to use with the medium weight linens which have slightly more structure. The use of interfacing and or interlining may be required on areas that require more structure such as waistbands, collars etc.

The Layer Up Collection by Sew Different is also ideal for creating a capsule wardrobe of fresh spring-summer linen and ( linen blend) makes you will want to take through into autumn. 

Perfect for creating Folk style clothing, add some vintage braid and these will become heirlooms of the future. Alternatively, create seriously stylish chic pieces worthy of a Vogue photoshoot - clean lines, long flowing silhouettes with a desert/safari chic style, (think pockets, tabs and tie belts).

This excellent fabric will pleat, tuck and form full gathers perfect for re-creating historical styles and the current trend for prairie/buffet style dresses (Wildergown style) and Boho/ #cottagecore-style clothing. Look to designers such as Gudrun Sjoden for style inspiration with a folk style twist. Folkwear Patterns have an extensive range of historical-based shirts, blouses and dress patterns suitable for modern-day wear but based on timeless designs.

For more modern styles look to the classic elegant lines of pattern makers such as:

• The Makers Atelier - The Tie Detail Top. 
• Merchant and Mills - The Trapeze Dress
• The Assembly Line - Long Sleeve Tunic and Cuff Dress Patterns. 

Choose simple sleek lines and cuts for perennial style and garments which fall elegantly from the body.

For super comfy trouser patterns, Style Arc - Bob or Folkwear 119 Sarouelles are excellent.

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