IS010 Waffle Bleached - 54% Linen / 46% Cotton Fabric - Medium (6.2 oz/yd2), Width 84"
Bleached color is achieved by "stripping" the natural pigment out of the fibers ( 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.
Bleached is the basics of any project and loves being dyed. It is actually what we use to dye the colors. A truly versatile base and a must-have addition to your fabric repertoire.
Fluffy, dimensional, and simply a joy to live with - you’ll feel like a
sewing maestro when you pull this cloth out of its first dry cycle.
Fabric specifications:
| Article | IS010 Waffle |
| Content | 54% Linen / 46% Cotton |
| Type | WAFFLE |
| Color | BLEACHED |
| Width | 84 inch |
| Weight | 6.2 oz/yd2 |
| Thread size warp | 20 |
| Thread size weft | 17.9 |
| Thread count warp | 52 |
| Thread count weft | 49 |
Customer Questions and Answers
I am an advanced beginner sewist making pinch-pleat cottage cafe curtains for the first time. Not sure why I ordered this sample after reading about washing for the desired bubbly waffle effect, but as it turns out I really like the color/texture/light-filtering quality of the unwashed fabric. Am I crazy to make my curtains with unwashed fabric only to end up with a bunch of hand towels if they need washing? Is there a way to clean this fabric without creating the cozy bubbly towel effect? Dry clean? Hand wash in cold?
F|S Team
Hello, The waffle weave fabric will always bubble up after any washing.
Could this be used to back a quilt? If so should it be pre-washed before quilting it to the quilt top? I'm thinking of not putting a batting inside, just the quilt top and this Waffle weave fabric quilted together for a light weight summer bedspread.
F|S Team
Hello, You will need to pre-wash this fabric prior to sewing to your other fabric as the waffle will shrink up considerably to create the waffle effect.
Does it always come as single yards and not continuous?
F|S Team
We sell in continuous 1 yard increments.
Where can I get Jamie's robe pattern (March 2024)?
F|S Team
That looks like our Amalfi Pattern :)
My fabric did not "waffle" and only shrunk 1-2" in length. I followed the washing instructions. I have an old front-load washer — is that the problem? Maybe it doesn't agitate enough. What else can I do to get it to waffle?
F|S Team
Hello! Your fabric may just need another wash, I would say that the fabric didn't get submerged for long enough in the wash water. So if you can, increase the water in the wash tub, or just wash a few more times to get the waffle effect to happen.
I made dishtowels that I did embroidery designs on last year for Christmas and wanted to do it again. However, I HATED hemming all of those dishtowels (I made 20+). Thoughts on serging the edges instead? Thanks!
F|S Team
Serging is one option, have you considered a special presser foot which rolls the fabric into a hem for you? that might be a quicker options and look more polished.
I lost the directions to make the towel set. How do I find it?
F|S Team
The tutorial is always available on our help center and blog. Here is the link: support.fabrics-store.com/hc/en-us/articles/17568000961037-How-to-Sew-a-Towel-Set-from-our-IS010-Waffle-Weave-Fabric-Sewing-Tutorial
Good morning. Made the towel set & love it. Very absorbent. I would like to know do you have directions & yardage needed to make a king bedcover and 2 shams. Also clarification on which way to but for shrinkage as I screwed up the first towel. ;-( cut the wrong way. Thank you very much
F|S Team
Hello, For a king bed, you will need a total of 8 yards, which you will cut into 4 yard lengths and seam together to make a King Bed Spread. I'm sorry we don't have tutorials for this, or one for a sham. When cutting your waffle fabric, the 84" wide cut edge will shrink 17% and the length of your fabric, or the edge with the selvedge on it, will shrink more.
What are the washing instructions? I am making bath sheets as a wedding shower gift and want to include care instructions, This fabric is wonderful to work with!! Thank you.
F|S Team
You can find our care instructions here: support.fabrics-store.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000218543-Fabric-Care-Pre-washing-and-Washing-your-Cotton-and-Linen-Fabrics
I am just starting on the bath towels. I'm wondering what size I would cut the fabric to get a bath sheet instead of a Bath towel. Both my husband & myself prefer the bath sheets to towels.
F|S Team
Great question! We have a diagram for cutting bath sheets on this tutorial page: support.fabrics-store.com/hc/en-us/articles/17568000961037-How-to-Sew-a-Towel-Set-from-our-IS010-Waffle-Weave-Fabric-Sewing-Tutorial
Hello, I bought this fabric to make the bath towel/hand towel/washcloth set, but now I can't find the cutting diagram with the positioning and measurements I saw before, to get the full set out of the fabric I purchased.
F|S Team
Hello, you can find the tutorial on our blog by searching Waffle Weave Towel Set, or you can follow this link to the tutorial in our Help center: support.fabrics-store.com/hc/en-us/articles/17568000961037-How-to-Sew-a-Towel-Set-from-our-IS010-Waffle-Weave-Fabric-Sewing-Tutorial
Hi. I am finally making the towels with the waffle linen. My question is I'd like to make shams (standard) size. How do I know the measurements to cut because this material will shrink after washing?? Is there something on the website I couldn't locate? Same goes for a queen bedcover..... thank you
F|S Team
When making a coverlet in the waffle weave fabric we recommend the following: You will need a total 8 yards which is cut in half to make two 4 yard pieces. One of the pieces will form the center panel, and the other panel is cut in half to make the two side panels. You can sew them together to achieve the width you will need. You can sew them together and then wash your fabric. A flat felled seam, open felled seam are nice seam finishes. I would run a line of stitching around the raw edges to prevent fraying. Once your fabric is washed and dried, you can cut it to your preferred dimensions and bind with your matching linen. For shams, please calculate your dimensions by using our shrinkage rates which are 17% on the width and 28% on the length.
Is there something I can use or do to make the towels softer? I made a set of towels and followed directions for washing, but they just are not soft. My husband said they are not absorbent enough, any thoughts how to fix them?
F|S Team
Our customers have used our softener with amazing results as well as using a warmer wash and adding dryer balls while drying on a low heat. setting.
I'm curious why I am unable to leave a review. I bought 3 yards of this and used the tutorial to make towels. I can honestly say I have NO idea what everyone loves about this fabric. It is/they are beautiful to look at, but they are not at all absorbent, super scratchy, extremely thin, and the lint! Good lord, the lint! Filled my dryer vent and hose to capacity the first two times I washed/dried. I keep washing and drying hoping they will get softer and more absorbent. All I get is more and more lint, all over the laundry room, sprinkled in the bathtub, clinging to my skin. My biggest question now is what else might I do with this fabric now that it's been washed and waffled? IMHO, it's useless as towels.
F|S Team
Thanks for leaving this Q&A and I'm sorry you aren't able to leave a review about your experience with the waffle weave fabric. We've found customers who wash and dry this fabric on hot or 'high' and normal settings will experience a great deal of lint. This fabric is designed to be washed on cool/warm, in gentle cycles with a free and clear style detergent free from optical brighteners. The fabric is made up of 100% cotton and linen which are very absorbent, but we understand that not everyone will find this type of fabric to their preference. I will reach out to you via email, so we can work this out. Thank you.
I bought this waffle fabric to make some towels. I know I saw a drawing of the placement and how t make them but I can't find it now. Could you please show me where to find it. Thank you, Sandra
F|S Team
We have the tutorial available here: support.fabrics-store.com/hc/en-us/articles/17568000961037-How-to-Sew-a-Towel-Set-from-our-IS010-Waffle-Weave-Fabric-Sewing-Tutorial
I am planning to dye the cloth and make towels. Should i pre wash after sewing and then dye? Or should I d I dye the cloth and sew the towels after?
F|S Team
Great Question! If sewing with polyester threads, they won't take up the dye like the rest of your fabric. So, with this in mind you will need to cut and sew first using a thread close to your desired color. Wash to remove any debris from the cloth and to provide a clean surface for the dye to adhere to. Remember to use a dye specific pre-wash, a drop of dish soap, or free and clear style detergent without any brighteners or softeners as they can interfere with your dye.
Where is this fabric manufactured?
F|S Team
Our fabrics are grown and processed throughout Europe. All our fabrics are OEKO-TEX certified. The OEKO-TEX organization tests our products for over 100 harmful toxins and chemicals before approving them for public use. This is known as Standard 100 and you can read more about it here: oeko-tex.com/en/our-standards/standard-100-by-oeko-tex
Why is this sample so much more expensive than the others?
F|S Team
This fabric's samples are larger than the ones we cut for the plain woven fabrics. This way, you can clearly see the weave of this fabric.
I purchased the bleached fabric for towels, can you tell me what the cutting dimensions are for the 3 yards I can't find the blog
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I see where a couple of shoppers have used this waffle weave to make a King size comforter. I would like to do that but want to ensure after washing it, that it will still have enough drop to cover the bottom of my King size, 14 inch deep mattress plus the top of a bedskirt. How many yards should I order, what size should I cut, recommendations for seaming to make it large enough, etc.?
F|S Team
I spoke with our in house sewing and pattern consultant, Lauren who recommend 8 yards of fabric, 4 yards is used for the center panel, and 2 side panels are cut from the remaining 4 yards, this is from the washed fabric. If you want to do it with the unwashed fabric, you can use the shrinkage rates as a guide, or you can email Lauren at askfabrics-store.com. There are a number of methods for seaming listed in the help center article here: support.fabrics-store.com/hc/en-us/articles/4422004938381-Sewing-with-your-IS010-Waffle-Weave-Fabric
Descriptions of waffle colored fabrics say softened but bleached does not. Will bleached end up as soft as colors?
F|S Team
Yes with wash and use the bleached will soften - it may take a wash or 2 more. Please take a look at our new Eco Friendly fabric softener fabrics-store.com/more/eco-friendly-fabric-softener-volume-3.5-oz-scent-unscented
Where can I find directions and dimensions of making towels?
F|S Team
Please refer to this article posted on our blog blog.fabrics-store.com/2021/07/21/tutorial-how-to-make-waffle-bath-towels/
What is the width of this fabric?
F|S Team
The waffle is 84 inches wide before washing - please see the description page for more information fabrics-store.com/fabrics/linen-cotton-fabric-IS010-bleached-middle
I purchased 3 yds to make the towel set. Can you tell me what the finished size of the towels will be?
F|S Team
Please refer to the waffle tutorial on our blog blog.fabrics-store.com/2021/07/21/tutorial-how-to-make-waffle-bath-towels/
Could you show the layout for cutting towels from 3 yards of waffle fabric. I didn't save it when I ordered Thanks
F|S Team
If needed we can email to you or please look on our blog where we have it posted as well. blog.fabrics-store.com/2021/07/21/tutorial-how-to-make-waffle-bath-towels/
Once you wash and dry it does it restretch? I have some sweaters and a few other things that once you put them on they stretch and really hang. I want a robe/cover-up but don't want it to end up dragging on the floor. Thanks.
F|S Team
No, this product shrinks to create the puckered waffle look and holds its shape nicely once it is washed and dried.
Is it better to finish the edges prior to washing it?
F|S Team
Yes you would want to finish the edges before washing
Buying to make some bath towels. Would you recommend using cotton thread when sewing?
F|S Team
We recommend All Purpose' 100% Polyester threads like the Sew-All thread by Gutermann.
One person was worried about cutting and sewing after washing. Just steam iron and it will become almost completely flat. Easy peasy to continue on with the preshrunken fabric. Good luck!!! And I made towels and washcloths with mine. LOVE them and will be making LOTS more. Thinking Christmas gifts, so will need a good sale. Hint hint hint. :)
I want to make curtains hung with clip rings for my barn house out of the waffle fabric. I know I saw someone mention how they make theirs and I can't find it.
F|S Team
The only reference I was able to find for curtains was a previously posted picture where the waffle was paired with another linen - I will email you the picture, but the customer did not go into detail on the process she used.
Before washing, what size would I cut the fabric for regular towels, ~28"x54"? I don't want a bath sheet. Thank you.
F|S Team
Hello, we have updated our cutting instructions on the blog for bath towel sizes. Please go to our blog 'The Thread' and search "waffle towels" to bring up the tutorial and cutting directions.
For months I was fascinated and temped by this fabric. I was in need of new bath towels and so I took the plunge and bought three yards. I cut the two bath towels and made four hand towels with hanging loops from the remainder. They came out of the wash looking gorgeous and puffy. I find the bath towels are less absorbent per inch than terry, so the size is perfect for drying my big bod. This fabric would make wonderful gift towels and possibly simple garments, as other sewists have suggested. I'd buy it again, for sure!
So every time this fabric went on sale I talked myself out of buying it but finally, after maybe 2 years, I did it! I follow directions and made 2 towels and 2 hand towels, washed and dried 3 times. There was a LOT of lint as others have said. I did use 100% cotton thread, thinking it was a good match for the fabric content but, out of the dryer my seams looked a little wonky, as another reviewer reported ( I would use polyester next time). My initial reaction was "meh, wonky seams, fabric that looks more like a robe than a towel, maybe I made a mistake. I put them aside for a few weeks then, a couple of days ago decided to try one. Well, the seams straighten out with hanging and the towel feels GREAT. it is light but very absorbent and a great big size. Dries fast too. I actually love it and am giving the second towel to my daughter. I would definitely buy this fabric again. So, if you are on the fence like I was, give it a try.
Made 5 bath towels, botanically printed a couple and dyed the others. Very absorbent, and got softer from using, washing and drying them. Totally love the towels!!! Gave one to a friend for her birthday... She loves it!!!
I made the towels like the tutorial except I made two hand towels instead of the washcloths. We loved the towels from the first use. Very absorbent and the texture is perfect for a rubdown. Hope they don't soften up too much and lose that quality. They did create quite a bit of lint. I'll be easier on them going forward.
My order came in a few days ago, and I made 1 42" x 80" towel today. After cutting to this size, I serged all sides and then folded 3/4" for hems on 4 sides. After washing on warm and drying on hot, it has not shrunk enough but will with future washings. I like the way the hems look and the feel of the towel. Wonderful fabric!
I followed your pattern for waffle weave towel set and added floral embroidery.
I just finished making towels with your waffle weave fabric and it turned out amazing! This is a photo of the fabric after washing and drying and it is exactly as Fabrics-store.com said it would be....like a magical transformation! I highly recommend this fabric but make sure you do NOT wash it before sewing it if you are going to make something like towels....it's breeze to sew and I can't wait now to use the towels made from it!
Towels and pillowcases
Wonderful material
I have made shorts, towels/washcloths and the coziest robe out of this waffle texture fabric. Robe and shorts shown here. We've been pleased with every one of these garments so far but if trying this delicious waffle fabric with clothing is intimidating to you or not to your taste, I'm happy to suggest another fun and simple project for you to consider for your waffle weave fabric. These shower curtains with the sweetest bows. The project is so much more simple than you'd imagine and there are twelve beautiful colors in this fabric to choose from.
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