Summer Linen Season
Rustic 100% Linen - Simple Life
Only 16m 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:
Manufactured in Europe
Weight: Medium
GSM: 151
Composition: 100% Linen
Width: 164cm / 64.6inch
Colour:
Simple Life is a first-rate traditional open weave, all linen fabric with a simple 'good for you' style. This medium-weight linen is ideal for a plethora of wonderful projects. Bleached natural fibre fabrics are perfect for recreating a country style to both your home and your wardrobe - perfect for historical costumiers to fashion and interior designers and artists alike.
Properties:
Made in Europe by a company of world renown, with centuries of expertise and tradition. Linen such as this has been used for centuries because of its beneficial properties; cool and breathable, gets softer with washing and wear, is impervious to moths and resists dirt and stains.
Linen will not form lint or pill and can be washed at high temperatures with only moderate shrinkage. The characteristic slubs (viewed as a fault once upon a time) are now part of the aesthetic appeal of a quality linen fabric.
Simple Life is woven from cream linen yarn to produce a homespun natural-style fabric with a crisp yet airy hand that is super strong and stable width and lengthwise, movement across the bias (due to the open weave being much like linen scrim). This fabric will soften with washing and handling.
The natural slub quality of the yarn and the traditional weave give this fabric a distinctive cross-hatched look with a carefree, relaxed style. It is perfect for a host of sewing room projects. All you have to do is decide what to make.
Open light and airy open weave that produces a semi-crisp, yet malleable hand with plenty of bias ease, due to this we do not recommend usage for structured garments.
Garment Suggestions:
The airy drape quality is ideal for loose over tunics, oversized shirts and layering pieces. Explore Lagenlook designs from Boho Banjo and the fashion aesthetic of Gudrun Sjoden.
Choose pieces that you can layer with other breathable fabrics. The open weave makes the fabric translucent so is best layered to create a superb, summer chic layered-linen look. Create oversized shirts, coatigan-style jackets, and boat-necked boxy tops, perfect for layering over simple camisoles/slips.
A-line tunics with shark-bite hems, and prairie/buffet dresses like The Wildergown - Friday Pattern Co look fabulous made in sheer fabrics. Just create a simple underdress to sit beneath. These loose and romantic style dresses are ideal for putting on over your swimwear on the beach or poolside too.
Other Uses:
Create romantic light and airy window dressings for the home; long flowing country style French window curtains- neat Scandinavian blinds and cute cafe curtains. Incorporate into textile art-like pieces and mix with embroidery, weaving and lace appliqué.
About This Collection
This fabric has been sourced from one of Europe's top linen fabric manufacturers, who supply the international market with high-quality premium dressmaking & furnishing linens. Rescued as deadstock end-of-line fabric, once upon a time destined for the high fashion pieces, primarily in women's clothing and offering a variety of detailed designs with printed, jacquard & plain finishes.
Did you know that almost all of Fabworks' fabrics are rescued as deadstock? This eco-friendly supply chain allows you to get your hands on premium quality that isn't available anywhere else!
Very limited stock, no restocking once sold out.
About Linen
Linen not only offers ‘cool chic’ looks, but also comfort, durability, and sustainability, and is an exceptional fabric to wear throughout spring and summer months. It comes in weights from super light and floaty, through ‘shirt crisp’ to softly draping skirt and trouser weight, which can even find a place in the seasonal transition wardrobe. Derived from the flax plant, linen is celebrated for its breathability and moisture-wicking properties, ensuring you stay cool and dry during warmer months. Its natural fibres allow for excellent air circulation, making garments feel light and comfortable even on the hottest days.
One of the standout features of linen is its durability. The fabric's inherent strength resists abrasion and pilling, ensuring that your garments maintain their beauty over time. Additionally, linen will soften with each wash, enhancing comfort without compromising its robust nature. This makes linen ideal for creating timeless wardrobe staples, such as trousers, tunics, shirts and dresses.
Linen's hypoallergenic and antibacterial qualities make it suitable for individuals with sensitive skin or allergies. Its natural resistance to bacteria ensures garments remain fresh.
From an environmental perspective, linen is a sustainable choice. Flax cultivation requires minimal water and pesticides, and every part of the plant is utilised, resulting in zero waste. Moreover, linen is biodegradable and recyclable, minimising environmental impact.
For those seeking high-quality linen fabrics, Fabworks offers a curated collection suitable for various projects. While 100% linens are favoured for their crispness and that classic ‘linen look’, linen-cotton blends have the benefits of both fibres, offering the durability
of linen teamed with the softness and gentle handle & drape of cotton. Both these compositions are perfect for creating comfortable and stylish summer garments.
Incorporating linen into your spring and summer sewing projects not only enhances your wardrobe with breathable and durable pieces but also supports sustainable practices, making it a choice that benefits both you and the environment.
View our 2025 linens and you will soon realise why Fabworks' superb selection is so sought after
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