IL019 All-purpose Biking Red Softened - 100% Linen Fabric - Medium (5.3 oz/yd2) - 20.00 Yards, Width 58"
Coloring flowers, ribbons, veins and pulsing hearts, the iridescent crimson in BIKING RED Linen is the lifeblood of Frida Kahlo's paintings. Echoing the tinge of red in the Mexican flag, this shade came to represent many forces in Frida Kahlo's deeply introspective paintings, but a unifying theme was a love for her native Mexico, which she bound tight into the core of her art.
At a medium weight of 5.3 ounces this 58 inch wide 100% linen is versatile enough to be referred to as an All Purpose or Do it All linen. With its smooth look and tighter weave, this linen is neither sheer or heavy, but just the right in-between weight you will need for a variety of projects.
The cloth is Softened so we have added a softener to give it a silkier hand. The fabric has not been laundered so shrinkage will still have to be taken into consideration (shrinkage depends on fabric weave and laundering method).
Fabric specifications:
| Article | IL019 All-Purpose |
| Content | 100% Linen |
| Type | PLAIN WEAVE |
| Color | BIKING RED |
| Width | 58 inch |
| Weight | 5.3 oz/yd2 |
| Thread size warp | 17.9 |
| Thread size weft | 17.9 |
| Thread count warp | 46 |
| Thread count weft | 37 |
Customer Questions and Answers
Ranae posted a young girls dresss. Is that one of your patterns? I'd love to make one for my great granddaughter!
This dress is not one of our patterns.
I have purchased Biking Red in this medium weight several times in the past several years. It's the perfect red for me—not too orange and not too bright. I've made a pair of shorts, a simple dress and a jacket. The fabric was easy to sew and is the ideal weight for three seasons of my Northern California weather. Thank you Fabrics-Store.com for such wonderful fabric!
This is such a rich and beautiful red. No color change after first wash. The drape is lovely and the feel is nice and heavy instead of floating away and feeling cheap. Will repurchase!
Renaissance Faire Royalty
I made two costumes for the 2021 season of the Kentucky Highland Renaissance Faire out of the Biking Red IL019 and the rose jacquard that is no longer available. It washed and ironed like a dream.
my husband's favorite red
i wear mostly cool tones and red is often a bit much on me- my husband and i compromised with Biking Red. coordinates well with rich browns, Eggplant, Evergreen, and most rich blues. it has a slight blue tone, and a slightly dulled/brown tone, but is still definitely in the red group.
I have always loved linen and your fabric is awesome. This is my third or fourth order and I am never disappointed. This red is gorgeous and I can't wait to start on a new project.
My new red sheets.
I ordered 25 yards of this wonderful red and am getting it ready to turn into sheets for our extra long twin adjustable beds. The first sheets I made are from the bleached white linen and we have a little dog who likes to wake us up in the morning by jumping up on the bed after going outside to do his business. We live in Georgia where out dirt is red and his foot prints make our white sheets look dirty really fast. So my solution is red sheets. I cut the 25 yard in half and washed and dried the first half 3 times to get it ready to sew. I'm hoping to get them cut out today. When I first made linen sheets, my husband didn't want them so I made mine and when he saw how much I enjoyed mine, he wanted his own. He loves them now as much as I do. We may never sleep on anything else.
I love the fabric but the color is a bit tough for me. Instead of Biking Red I see it as oxblood red which kind of grosses me out. My intended use was for valentine dresses for my grand daughter but it's a bit harsh maybe. It's an adult color.
This is my favorite color of red, to bad my camera can't catch the red that it is. I love linen and this fabric has all the reason why I love it. It made a beautiful Valentine's dress for my little girl.
Gorgeous, rich red linen
What can I say?! I was torn between Biking Red, Claret, and Crimson. I wanted a truly saturated, rich, almost brick red. I sent a photo to the company and Maureen immediately sent me 3 pictures of the reds I was looking at. I ended up ordering a swatch of Biking Red and knew it was right for the blouse I was designing. I'm ecstatic with the results. Have to say, I'm always thrilled with your linen. Have a closet full of dreamy dresses and tunics I've made for work ( teaching) and always get compliments. Easy sewing, glorious results, easy care, and amazing value. Thank you! Will send photo soon.
Though it's hard to tell this from Redwood and sometimes even English Rose, it is a very nice, neutral red.
I bought this linen in 2021 and didn't have the courage to use it. Finally just said screw it and took a PJ pattern and turned it into some comfy wear around shorts for an upcoming vacation.
Hoping this photo posts right side up! Charlie sleeveless blouse in Biking Red
Here is the sleeveless blouse from the Charlie pattern collection in the Biking Red middle weight linen. Loved making it so much that I immediately made it again using some Royal Blue middle weight linen I had on hand! Also pictured are the Cass wide legged culottes (free download pattern!) In bleached signature finish middle weight linen. Great patterns, excellently written with superb instructions.
Nice fabric, no, fabulous fabric it's just not the cherry red I was hoping for. Intended use was valentine dresses for grand daughters so, I made a shift for me.
The perfect gift...6 beautiful dinner napkins in Biking Red.
Perfect fabric for a perfect Valentine's dress for my little girl. And 4th of July dress.
IL019 BIKING RED Softened - 100% Linen - Middle Weight (5.3 oz/yd2) is the perfect color and weight for my 18th century skirt. I really like the way it looks and feels.
Happy with the weight and quality of IL019 as always - tunic in Redwood
This is what most of 67 Yards of linen can turn into in about 3 months time.
16th Century Elizabethan kirtle in Biking Red. I am a professional costumer and use Fabric-Store.com for all my client's linen needs! - from kirtles, bodices, waistcoats, skirts, smocks and chemises. I can depend on their consistency in quality and in the color pallet. - Christine Helman DesignsFromTime.com
FABRIC SAMPLE DETAILS
IL019 All-purpose Biking Red Softened - 100% Linen - Medium (5.3 oz/yd2)
Sample Size: 2" x 3.5" (Including Swatch Card)
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Please note that some of our darker or more vibrant shades will have some residual dye run off or bleeding. It is important that you launder or treat like colors with like colors so that you do not compromise the integrity of any other colors, fabrics or garments during the launder process.
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Fabric Care
Machine wash cold.
Gentle cycle.
Only non-chlorine. Bleach if needed.
Tumble dry low.
Medium steam iron.
Do not use Perm Press cycle in wash or dry