IL019 All-purpose Tawny Port Fs Signature Finish - 100% Linen Fabric - Medium (5.3 oz/yd2) - 20.00 Yards, Width 58"

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Blushing crimson reds like that of TAWNY PORT Linen pulsate across Dorothea Tanning's fantastical paintings, lending them the passionate turbulence of erotic dreams and nightmares.

One of only a a handful of female Surrealists to find success in mid-20th century Europe and America, Tanning conjured up brilliantly bizarre scenarios where strange creatures inhabit curious realms beyond our own, filled with mystical, private symbolism and erotic that we can often only guess at. Tanning wrote, "Keep your eye on your inner world."

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.

Our FS Signature Finish was developed exclusively for us using a special process that makes this linen super soft with a comfy, classic look you'll love at first sight.

As a bonus, this process removes almost all of the initial shrinkage, giving you more fabric to get your projects done.
This finish makes the linen as soft as butter. Yep, 100% linen that feels and drapes and sews as no linen you have ever encountered. Because the fabric has been pre-shrunk for you - it will be less than the base cloth width.

Fabric specifications:

Article IL019 All-Purpose
Content 100% Linen
Type PLAIN WEAVE
Color TAWNY PORT
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
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BL

Recently I ordered two patterns; they were delivered in a timely manner. Unfortunately when I opened the boxes I realized I apparently really liked one so much that I accidentally ordered one that I already owned. What is the best way to return to be reimbursed?

Barbara • January 13, 2025
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Please return the patter in its original condition to the following address. Please include a note with the return letting us know if you would like store credit to use towards an exchange or future purchase or a refund to your original payment method. Fabrics-store.com 6802 Watcher Street City of Commerce, CA 90040 When the return is received and verified, we'll contact you about your refund. We do not refund shipping costs on returns. Please also note that the items must also fall within our 30 day time frame in order to receive a refund to your original payment method. All returns that are over 30 days must receive special approval and will be issued a store credit only.

Irina • January 13, 2025
JW

How does the color of Tawny Port compare to Wild Cherry? They look so similar to me.

Jacqueline • September 8, 2023
Lauren profile image F|S Team

These colors are quite similar, the wild cherry is slightly brighter.

Lauren • September 8, 2023
MD

How does this compare to the same color in the softened finish?

Mariah • March 16, 2023
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It is almost an exact match even with the signature finish process the color did not lose its intensity.

Maureen • March 16, 2023
Judith profile image

Will this go with your failed Simona Grey Cloud?

Judith • December 6, 2024
Irina  profile image F|S Team

Tawny Port will look great with Simona Grey Cloud

Irina • December 6, 2024
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MS
As in the name, a lovely Wine Red

Wine reds and burgundy may not immediately come to mind when you think of "neutrals", but hear me out. The right color and tone will coordinate with a wide range of colors, and Tawny Port fits the bill. Having a slight brownish undertone, Tawny Port still evokes the rich warmth of a red without the bright forwardness that brighter tones may evoke. It's more the comforting tone of red that one might associate with the cozier months and feelings of warmth, friends and family. It's a wonderful fabric to make trousers and skirts with, and pairs beautifully with a wide range of colors for tops and coordinates.

Molly • September 21, 2024
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JL
Tawny Port for a kimono! With a lovely vintage chenille rose applique

What you have available for use, can inspire a unique garment. Chenille can offer a unique texture or design option paired with a gorgeous color of linen... Cotton and linen can laundered together and have a similar drape. The kimono to the right has pockets, from cotton to back the exterior lower linen edges.

Judith • February 7, 2023
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MD
Beautifully rich!

This color is stunning. Such a beautiful wine color. It is perfect for 18th century garments!

Mallory • July 23, 2021
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Roxy profile image Linen for Tina Givens patterns

I bought several colors of linen for my Tina Givens patterns. They are all in the medium weight, and I love all the colors I got. I would like for Fabrics-Store to say if the color is for a warm or cool skin tone, especially the greens and browns. I washed them all in the machine, machine dried (but not bone dry) and they are all fine, ready to press and cut out my patterns. I also appreciate that they come wrapped in plastic, for the chance that it is raining when the delivery leaves on the front porch.

Roxy • July 10, 2021
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LD
I absolutely love this fabric

It is rich and dark colored, a warm-toned burgundy without pink unlike some of the photos of other people's projects show. I have purchased it a number of times over several years and the color has been consistent. I am actually printing designs on it with my laser engraver and will have Sinai Bedouin women closely associated with St. Catherine's Monastery in Sinai, Egypt, hand-embroidery over the printed pattern. It is absolutely perfect for my purpose. The photo I am sharing is it printed, before being embroidered (which will hopefully happen next month).

Lizabeth • January 15, 2021
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Period Perfect

I'd never sewn on linen before now and I was missing out! Beautiful and easy to sew on!

Paula • April 30, 2020
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LG
Viking Apron dress

The fabric was a beautiful color that holds its shape and is easy to work with to make period style Viking Apron dress.

Laurie • January 1, 2018
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BP
Light burgundy with a touch of berry

I was expecting a rich dark burgundy, but as it came lighter than expected, I will use it differently than originally intended. In a way, it's good its lighter because linen is more for summers in the South. The fabric is quality, as always.

Brenda • January 1, 2018
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KB

Hard to describe the color; it's a little different in person than on my monitor, but actually I like it better. It has a nice, substantial feel. A good stand-in for wool for use in medieval/Renaissance garb in the hot, high-desert climate of New Mexico. I need a new surcoat.

Kathleen • January 1, 2018
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SE
delicious lovely fabric

I am having a bliaut made of this gorgeous linen, given that I am allergic to wool. I will post a picture as soon as it is completed. However, I wanted to say that WOW, this is the best linen I have ever purchased and is just gorgeous.

Shoshana • January 1, 2018
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I used the Signature finish IL019 Tawny Port linen to make pants from Simplicity 2189 (OOP). Tawny Port is a luscious muted burgundy color. These will be great light-weight pants for summer.

Karen • March 29, 2025

A gift for my younger sister (75) using kimono pattern from this site. We both love vintage chenille flowers, so I appliquéd a lovely rose in coordinating tones on this Tawny Port, garment's left sleeve. She lives in snow country, so this way she always has a lovely one to enjoy, year round. Vintage fabrics can offer a unique feature... The pattern has two pockets, which I adapted so that one pocket is on the outside, lower right, and the other on interior... it includes a hook in eye closure in overlap, so that it can remain closed.

Judith • February 7, 2023

My brother got married two months ago, and I wanted to sew linen dresses for my little sisters. I did not find any quality linen fabrics in my country, and I received a recommendation for fabrics-store. To create something with your hands is to object to the fast culture, and to engage in slow work, which leaves satisfaction, experience, and a product with a memory that remains even after the work has disappeared.

Alumah • May 4, 2021

It has a St. Catherine's Monastery inspired design printed with a laser engraver for Sinai Bedouin women to then hand-embroider over.

Lizabeth • January 15, 2021

Perfect for this 18th century gown!

Paula • April 30, 2020

English Rose with Tawny Port in a simple tunic of my own design

Holly • April 20, 2018

We love using this mid weight linen for our tops and dresses. This fabric drapes really well as you can see from our Rosie top. Becky Classy Sassy Couture

Becky • January 27, 2018

I made the Ogden Cami pattern from True Bias but lengthened it into a dress. This weight is perfect since I can get wear it without a slip. I love this color more than I thought I would. It's sort of a plum/burgundy.

Jona • August 19, 2017

Great color and weight for a fall maxi. etsy.com/shop/shieldsdesignhouse

Randee • August 8, 2017

Viking era tunic in Tawny Port, top stitched in waxed linen thread. Tawny port is the closest to burgundy on this site. More red than blue in the color balance.

Angela • May 7, 2016
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