Cut Length Linen Collection April 2026
Printed Linen & Cotton Shirting - Sky Murmuration
Only 17.5m 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.
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Overview:
This European linen shirting is piece dyed in a soft sky blue and printed with delicate groups of birds in flight. Lightweight and breathable with fine texture, it combines natural linen character with a simple, graphic design.
Specifications:
Weight: Light
GSM: 140
Composition: Linen & Cotton
Width: 134cm / 52.8inch
Width pattern repeat: 7.4cm / 2.9inch
Length pattern repeat: 6.9cm / 2.7inch
Colour:
Shades: A pale, cool sky blue ground is contrasted with very dark navy, almost black, bird motifs.
Design: A repeating printed design of bird groupings that creates a gentle, flowing visual pattern.
Overall: This fabric feels fresh, airy and expressive, making it ideal for spring and summer garments with a subtle artistic touch.
Properties:
Texture: The fabric features fine slubs and delicate striations from its high-quality linen weave.
Handle: It has slight ease across the width and good bias ease, making it comfortable and flexible in wear.
Drape: The fabric drapes softly with enough body to form gathers, pleats and structured details.
Garment Suggestions:
Patterns: Patterns such as the Factory Dress and the Florence Dress by Merchent & Mills, and the Elodie Dress and the Charlie Caftan are fabulous choices for this fabric. It also pairs especially well with patterns such as the Pattern Stash's Cordelia Trousers, Amelia Skirt and Lynsey Dungarees, as well as The Ilford Jacket for a stylish summer layer.
Other Uses:
Accessories: Make matching pieces like headscarves, tote bags or scrunchies.
Furnishings: Window drapes or cushions with embellishments.
Upcycling: Use your offcuts for lavender bags, table runners and napkins. Perfect for traditional crafts like embroidery.
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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