 Wonderful fabric!
Reviewer: dianne
I used my last purchase of this fabric to make pillowcases and large hand towels as wedding gifts. The bride does period reinactment and these items will be used both in her home and at events.This fabric made a lavish gift at a very reasonable cost. Thank goodness I saved enough to make pillowcases for our home! These wash well and are wonderful to sleep on.
Dianne
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Just feels good!
Reviewer: Julie
IL019 takes dye beautifully and is just an all-around excellent fabric, being both versatile and economical. Sleeping under my new duvet cover, I just want to keep touching the fabric. It isn´t super-soft, but it has a pleasing texture that makes my skin happy! Somehow it feels better than plush synthetics.
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 For SCA rapier armor...
Reviewer: Dan
...it works pretty well. Two layers *just* pass the drop test, so I made a simple Viking-style overtunic out of 3 layers for my armor. It is a bit stiff but seems to get better with washing.
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Beautiful fabric
Reviewer: Jocelyn
WOW!! This is a gorgeous fabric with a wonderful texture. I am using it to make draperies, and it hangs beautifully on the rod. The color is not a stark white, so it is softer looking against the walls. I love this fabric. I will definitely be back to order more. Really gorgeous stuff. Thank you very much!
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Beautiful midweight linen
Reviewer: Anonymous
IL019 is a midweight linen that arrives with a crisp hand before washing. It softens with washing and age. I machine wash and dry all my linen. This is heavier than ILO20. I successfully used it to make a pioneer reenactor dress (1845 Godey´s) for my daughter. I made it in brick pink which seems to be no longer available. What a beautiful color. IL019 fabric sews easily. It holds pleats well. It is suitable for dresses, blouses, and skirts. It is sheer enough that a slip may be necessary. I would hesitate to make it into a suit, but I could see making a casual summer jacket from it. It is somewhat light for pants unless lined or using a darker color, but I prefer a heavier fabric (6 oz plus) for bottom weights. I will buy this again.
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Wow!
Reviewer: Kelly
I wasn´t sure about ordering linen online, I was afraid it would be limp or not have the body I wanted... but this fabric is even better than I hoped! I washed it in hot water and threw it in a hot dryer and it came out still slightly crisp, just perfect! Thanks, I will definitely be ordering more :)
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nice fabric
Reviewer: Anonymous
Great, lightweight fabric; not \
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beautiful fabric
Reviewer: Anonymous
I ordered a few yards to see if I liked it. I am very impressed. It is very versitile and has a nice \\\\feel\
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Ultimate versatility and value
Reviewer: Catherine
This is the fourth time I\'ve re-ordered
this fabric this summer. This time,
I\'m ordering a 20-yard bolt.
I wash this fabric, then dye it using
procion MX fabric dyes.
The fabric is strong, takes color beautifully,
and takes a lot of processing while still maintaining its soft hand.
It washes to a soft rumpled
look that I make into dresses, blouses,
jackets and pants.
All this for less than $6 a yard, and it\'s 59 inches wide too!
This is my ultimate value/versatility fabric!
I LOVE THIS FABRIC!
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 This is an Elizabethan era linen shirt, modeled after the linen shirt, from the Uppsala Cathedral Museum, Sweden, which was worn by Nils Sture, when he was murdered on 24 May 1567, as detailed in Janet Arnold's "Patterns of Fashion 4". This wonderful linen was the perfect weight for this piece, and was so easy to work with. The shirt is entirely stitched by hand with linen thread. I could not be more pleased with the end result. I use this linen frequently for historical re-enactment costumes, and will certainly buy more of it in the future.
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 I LOVE working with your linen. I told my friend that working with this linen is a sensual experience. It's true! It is slightly see through and soft, yet full bodied. When ironed the fabric
just crisps right up. It feels good, looks good.
The groomsmen are active in the SCA and the Renaissance Fairs. Curt asked me if I would sew for him. His wife said to me, "He really likes the shirt you made him. He likes the quality of the fabric." I was pretty amazed that he would notice.
I said, "I will sew for friends." With wide eyes he said, "Am I your friend!?" "Yes", I told him, "you are now."
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 I made 7 underdresses and 7 full sleeved mens'shirts out of IL019 , which you can see at the left. The sleeves keep their full flounce and
do not droop. It is light enough to wear under layers. You have to be a bit careful cutting it out, you have to be sure the fabric is laying square.
I also tried the heavy weight 4C22 - Bortovka for two skirts and was very happy with how the skirts hang in full folds. I made darts at the waist that were then tacked to the waist from the tip of the dart. One girlfriend really likes how she can saunter and dip with her beautiful linen skirt.
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 This piece is a historically made (handsewn) men's 18th century shirt, worn under garments, uniforms etc.
If you would like one of your own or any other 18th century garments check out my website here.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32015615
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 This is based on a dress from around 1912. We were invited to a themed wedding and I made it for my daughter. I love that I can wash and press the dress and it doesn't have to go to the cleaners. The feel of it and how well it breathes are perfect for an active 3.5 year old. It was worth every minute I spent making it. People stopped us on the street to compliment and take photos of her.- Amy
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 Detail, duvet cover side 2
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 Tie-dyed duvet cover, reverse side
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 Tie-dyed duvet cover
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 This is the 5.3 weight. I have made many kitchen and bath towels for Christmas with this linen. Today I ordered two large wing needles to give
the hem-stitching look.
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 Tea towel by Mrs. Smith
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 Another creation of Kositas By Ixa, this romper set is handmade exclusively by our company. This set is made using 100% white linen and yellow accents. If you like to see more details of this and many other dresses and accesories just visit our website: www.kositasbyixa.com. If you need more information or for inquiries you me at: igrafals@kositasbyixa.com.
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 Another machine embroidered doily. My friend really likes red! Again, the linen is a great back-drop!
Posted by Mrs. Smith
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 Here is an example of how well this linen takes machine embroidery. The detail is exquisite, and made a special birthday gift.
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 A SMALLER PICTURE!! Using designs from Annthegran.com, as well as my own drawings on my Janome sewing machine, I created these tea towels for my special friends who appreciate such old fashioned customs. The medium weight white linen received the embroidery positively beautifully! I highly recommend the fabric - the nubbs are quite fitting for a good linen. To me it says it is truly 100% Linen.
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 Using designs from Annthegran.com, as well as my own drawings on my Janome sewing machine, I created these tea towels for my special friends who appreciate such old fashioned customs. The medium weight white linen received the embroidery positively beautifully! I highly recommend the fabric - the nubbs are quite fitting for a good linen. To me it says it is truly 100% Linen.
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 Medieval surcoat and tunic made of IL019 white linen (4 yds). Took to RIT dye quickly. Many more to make since I purchased the 20 yard bolt. Thank you.
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 Made with IL019, prewashed/preshrunk.
Pattern based on c. 1585-1600 shirt in the Bath Museum of Costume.
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