IL019 All-purpose Mix Natural Softened - 100% Linen Fabric - Medium (5.3 oz/yd2) - 20.00 Yards, Width 58"
The Natural color thread in this fabric is the earth made color of flax when it has been retted and woven into thread. No dyes, no bleach. The only thing that impacts the color of the cloth from one production to the next ( if it is more beige or grey) is the amount of sunshine and rain that particular flax harvest had.
Bleached linen color thread is made by "stripping" the natural color out of flax ( just like you would with bleaching hair). What you are left with is a very soft shade that is just ever so slightly an off-white color.
Mix Natural color is achieved with one bleached thread and one natural color thread interwoven together. As a result - you have a grey toned natural color that is a great compliment to all other colors.
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 | MIX NATURAL |
| 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
Is this fabric good for dining room chairs?
F|S Team
This linen has been used for upholstery and slipcover projects, but if it is a high traffic area you may want to consider the same colorway but in a heavier linen. Ordering samples would help to determine which one would work best for your needs.
Hello! Will this be restocked? When would that be?
F|S Team
Hello, I'm sorry we don't have that in our restock list for next month. Please check back in again at a later date to see if it will arrive in later shipments
how to wash prior to use
Pre-wash in warm to cool water 2-3 times to get all shrinkage out. Baste stitch, zigzag or serge edges so they linen does not fray. Low heat tumble dry.
Would this linen be suitable for making bread bags?
F|S Team
Confirming IL019 , 5.3oz is great source to make bread bags.
I want to make a dress out of this. Is it opaque enough not to wear something underneath?
F|S Team
This coloration will have minimal transparency. Most customers have not mentioned needing an undergarment.
How much does this shrink - both width and length. THank you.
F|S Team
Please figure a 7-10% shrinkage based on our recommended wash instructions. Based on one yard the width should come in to about a 56 cuttable and the length will come up to about 33 inches.
I want to make bread bags. Would this be suitable? Are there any dyes? Is it bleached? What ingredients are in the softener you use on it? Thanks!
F|S Team
IL019 5.3oz medium weight linen is great option to make a bread bags.
I've wanted to try this natural color for quite a while so when it was I sale I bought it! I love the color, the texture, and that it's getting softer with every washing
Absolutely love this. Wish they would bring it back soon! Definitely want more for my business!
I love the feel of this linen and the color (natural) is perfect for my next garment me-made projects. My order arrived quickly and communication from Fabrics-store.com has been stellar. I will definitely purchase more beautiful linen from this store!
Softened Linen for Decorative Pillows
I create hand painted toss pillow shams. I love the neutral color and the texture for painting is ideal. I have repeatedly ordered this same fabric for over a year now.
After reading reviews, I put down a length of this mix natural for a "bottom sheet". Now I know why people are wild about their linen sheets... now bamboo is staying in the closet, and soon... mix natural sheets and a duvet are in my plans. I love all the weights of mix natural... big praise for whoever came up with the "mixing" idea, to the flax growers and millers, and for Fabrics Store for selling it to happy sewists. Thank you!!!!!!!!!
Perfect linen for so many projects. This is a medium weight with a nice hand. It will make a nice lightweight jacket with hood for Florida weather. I also use the heavier weight for window treatments and other projects Love it!
I love this natural linen. I use it for everything,,,pillow cases, sheets, curtains. I wait until it goes on sale and buy a bunch. I need more, so have another sale! Thank you!
I love this linen and use it a lot, mostly for machine embroidery projects. It is easy to square up and get perfect kitchen towels or napkins that I can then put a machine embroidery design on. I can't really wear this color well, but may see what happens with a little dye.
I bought a lot of this lovely neutral linen to sew double-width, blackout-lined draperies for my daughter, and it's a dream to work with. I've ordered more to make draperies for my family room.
I had great luck with this fabric, my daughter gave me some linen fabric she had on hand, it was enough to cover 4 kitchen chairs, I need to order enough to cover 2 more. I received the help I need from the staff there, to match it as near as possible, it worked out great. I had not thought of using linen to cover kitchen chairs. I am very pleased with the result.
Midweight softened natural made up into the short version of the Sanctuary jumpsuit by Charlie Darwin. It's perfection for this project!
I needed a 9 ft. shower curtain. I used 3 yds. of IL019 Mix Natural Softened that I found in Doggy Bag and added a border made from a small piece of Antique White. It came out nicely rumpled and matches the bathroom perfectly. The Pajogi-style window covering is made from small cuts from more Doggy Bag offerings. It looks different depending on the light and adds some color to the room.
Perfect fabric. Nice texture and the right amount of rumple. Lovely color. The pattern is vintage with some "tweeking" on my part.
I used IL019 to create a long-sleeved shirt and harem pants, perfect for my Fall wardrobe! The top is plant-dyed using cutch. I will be living in these year round! My designs can be purchased as made-to-measure clothing from my online shop: charliedarwintextiles.com/
When I purchased this linen several years ago I made Style Arc's Clare pants. Just completed is Vivian Shao Chen's Laurence top (using bias for neck and armholes from a lighter weight linen piece). This linen is perfect for these two styles and my hot South Texas summer climate. Care: machine wash on delicate and short time in dryer before line-drying.
I made shades for all my windows using this ILO19 Mix Natural Softened. Here's a pic of the two in the living room. Love!
First linen project: simple tank and Cass pants. Great step-by-step instructions. Looking forward to trying new patterns and fabrics.
Excellent for apparel - i created a girls summer play dress. also is sturdy for machine embroidery. nice lighter shade than the regular natural.
Is this the fitted sheet from the Fabrics Store patterns. I'm new to sewing, so please forgive me for the sag on one side. This fabric is what linen sheets are all about! It is hefty enough to know you're covered, but breathable enough for the hottest summers. The long staple makes it durable. I hope you enjoy this fabric as much as I do.
linen slip dress cut on the bias. Beautiful to sew and to embroider.
FABRIC SAMPLE DETAILS
IL019 All-purpose Mix Natural Softened - 100% Linen - Medium (5.3 oz/yd2)
Sample Size: 2" x 3.5" (Including Swatch Card)
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FABRIC CARE INSTRUCTIONS
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.
We also suggest that if you are combining one or more of these types of colors with lighter colors that you pre-wash the linens seperately and once the item is completed do not launder again, but Dry Clean.
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