Flower Power Magenta - Warp Linen Twill (HoH23)

Specifications:

Introduction:

Welcome to Fabworks’ Warp Linen: a collection of carefully curated colours, created from a base cloth of linen and cotton. This fabric is the same base cloth as the Fabworks House Linen Twills that launched in May 2023.

Flower Power Magenta - House Twill Linen is but one of the new additions to the collection offering you the opportunity to extend your linen makes into your A/W wardrobe and to be the perfect accompaniment to our 2023 HoH Crosshatch Chronicles collection.

Initially sourced as deadstock overruns, we rescued this fabric that originally had a light-washed colour, which meant that it would be perfect to overdye. Now rejuvenated and repurposed into some of our favourite shades, the Warp Linen collection features 5 stunning colours that sit perfectly with The Crosshatch Chronicles. Voilà! Learn more about the collection here.

Colour:

Flower Power Magenta is a confection of sun-soaked pink/purple perfection this colour infused magenta was inspired by the cultivated splendours of allotment gardens full of dahlias, cosmos and fuchsias all loud and punchy pink/ purples, standing proudly like a riotous floral party!! Create colour-packed pieces for your capsule wardrobe in Flower Power Magenta  whatever the season.

Properties:

The Warp Linens have been created through dyeing and finishing a twill woven linen 43% & cotton 57% blend fabric. The diagonals of the superfine twill weave sit alongside a scattering of characteristic subtle slubs, resulting in a lightly brushed finish. This cosy but not cloying, cool and breathable fabric is stable yet drapey, and features a super soft handle that is simply sublime, perfect for a multitude of garments.

One of the many benefits that the House Linen offers is that it will wash and wear forever, only improving with age due to the hard-wearing properties of its natural fibres: cotton and linen.

Garment Suggestions:

Of course, we thoroughly encourage all to use these fabrics alongside Heart of Huddersfield 2023 makes, after all, they are designed specifically to be a perfect match for these wools.

Simple slashed-neck T-shirt style tops and classic shirts are perfect for standalone garments made using Warp Linen (HoH23) and will become key pieces in your wardrobe for year-round wear. Alternatively, create wide-legged trousers, tunics, smocks, and summer dresses.

• Cordelia Trousers by The Pattern Stash: An excellent make for such light/medium linens, giving that comfy yet distinguished look found with wide-legged trousers. Why not hack it yourself for a pair of super smart city shorts?
• Lynsey Dungarees Pattern: Use to your advantage and make with slouchy comfy styles for easy wear summer attire.
• Megan Nielsen Patterns' Protea Capsule Wardrobe Set: Ideal for pretty full-gathered styles, stunning outfits and a selection of versatile tops!
• Layer Up Collection by Sew Different: Perfect for creating a capsule wardrobe of fresh S/S linen makes that will take you right through into autumn.

Other Uses:

Flower Power Magenta will make superb linens for your home: pillow slips, lavender pillows, table runners, table covers, napkins, provincial-style café curtains and aprons too! Add embroidery for individual gifts sure to become heirlooms of the future.

Background:

Now in its fifth generation, the family behind Fabworks has been working with 'textile waste' for over 100 years, whether that be in reclaimed textiles, cleaning rags & wipers, shoddy, loose fibres, or second-hand clothing. Fast forward to the 21^st century, where fabric and sewing notions is the company’s main focus, we now find ourselves breaking new ground with a bespoke selection of fabrics that we have dyed in the UK, just in time for S/S 2023.