Cut Length Linen Collection April 2026
Shirt Weight Linen & Viscose - Pinstripe Strife
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: 171
Composition: Linen & Viscose
Width: 122cm / 48inch
Colour:
Shades: This lightweight, closely woven linen and cotton features a stunning black base that features classic white pinstripes. This conjures images of film noir gangsters in their spivvy suits, Al Capone and The Great Gatsby.
Design: Woven, not printed, with smart pencil stripes in hues of dark grey. A classic fine beige base unifies the weave and creates the classic hazy, finely slubbed look of linen.
Overall: Stylish, stripes for summer classics, just perfect! A fresh design woven from fresh fibres.
Properties:
Texture: This fabric has all the characteristics of quality linen with the added benefit of a touch of viscose for ease of use. Pleasing slubby yarns create a light texture that is not at all coarse
Handle: A comfortable hand, breathable and absorbent to the touch. This fabric is structured in width and length with subtle bias ease.
Drape: The drape of this fabric will create voluminous gathers and crisp pleats as well as structured details such as collars and cuffs.
Garment Suggestions:
Types: This fabric is the perfect weight for semi-structured separates and stand-alone garments. It will drape, tuck and gather, forming areas of fullness and body as well as crisp collar and sleeve details.
Create unique shirts and blouses, shirtdresses, and the most elegant and wearable dresses you will return to season after season.
Patterns: Consider patterns such as the Cordelia Trousers, the Elodie Dress, the Charlie Caftan, the Naia Pants, the Shepherd Skirt, the Factory Dress, the Florence, the Lynsey Dungarees, the Rambler Pants, the Naia Pants and the Juno Trousers.
Other Uses:
Accessories: The fabric brings a charming classic-style aesthetic to accessories. Coordinate with your outfits with matching caps, hats and handbags.
Furnishings: It is an excellent choice for soft home furnishings, creating fresh and relaxed pieces that complement modern, neutral 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.
Learn More About This Fabric Collection
🔴 Filter by Type ~ Browse by Composition, Weight or Weave
🔴 Sewing Ideas ~ Suggested sewing patterns & inspiration
🔴 About ~ Sourcing from a top European manufacturer
🔴 Care Guide ~ Washing, drying & how to care for linen
