Cut Length Linen Collection April 2026
Artisan Linen Blend Stripe - Lightening Strike
Only 14m 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: 163
Composition: Linen & Polyester
Width: 136cm / 53.5inch
Pattern repeat width: 8cm / 3.2inch
Colour:
Shades: This light and airy fabric is woven from superfine natural‑white and sand‑beige yarns, accented with shimmering pearl‑white yarns to form ribbon‑like vertical stripes.
Design: A consistent natural cream‑and‑beige palette, with vertical stripes of varying widths and tones creating both visual and textural interest.
Overall: A super‑stylish neutral that lends itself to modern designs which are easy to wear, easy to style, and endlessly versatile.
Properties:
Texture: Woven closely in superfine yarns for a fine, washed, shirt‑weight style feel, with subtle sheen introduced by the pearlised yarns.
Handle: A soft hand, yet crisp and structured. Stable in width and length with a gentle bias ease.
Drape: A clean, classic drape that works beautifully for delicate gathers and pleats, while still supporting crisp shirt details, pleats, and tucks.
Garment Suggestions:
Types: Ideal for gathering and tucking details, as well as forming crisp pleats and structured elements. Try flowing layered dresses or skirts, jean‑inspired trousers, or even casual shirts.
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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