4C22 Rustic Black Softened - 100% Linen Fabric - Heavy (7.1 oz/yd2), Width 57"
Darkness pervades Tacita Dean's artworks, falling over craggy rocks and epic mountains into inky, bottomless wells. BLACK Linen shares Dean's endless black, a colour that intensifies mystery and drama, cloaking and concealing everything it touches.
At a heavier weight of 7.1 ounces this 100% linen is referred to as Rustic due to its more textured look and feel. Durable and perfect for projects that require just a bit more substance.
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 | 4C22 Rustic |
| Content | 100% Linen |
| Type | PLAIN WEAVE |
| Color | BLACK |
| Width | 57 inch |
| Weight | 7.1 oz/yd2 |
| Thread size warp | 11.6 |
| Thread size weft | 11.6 |
| Thread count warp | 38 |
| Thread count weft | 32 |
Customer Questions and Answers
Is this heavy weight linen suitable to reupholster a sofa? Would it need to be washed first?
F|S Team
4C-22 , 7.1oz linen and can be used for reupholster a sofa, we recommend to wash fist fabric in warm water, do not overdry . You can use high temperature to iron the fabric
I'm ordering for a State Agency. It is tax exempt. Is there a way to put the account?
F|S Team
Please call or email customer service directly with your information.
Will the black linen fade a lot over time with washing? There's no window that has light that will fade them. I'm just wondering about the washing? It's going to be used as Spa cushion covers for a business which washes them often.
F|S Team
Linen holds it color well with regular washing, but black will fade a little especially if washed very often. This is just the same as other natural fibers.
I need to make 2 curtains; 31" wide X 48" long. I'm going to do a simple farmhouse type tie up valance with a pocket for the rod along the top. Do you think this heavy weight would be too heavy for that use? I don't want to line them but I do want them to provide some privacy for the windows.
F|S Team
The heavyweight can be used for this, but if you would like a fabric that will gather on the rod a little better while also providing privacy and light filtering, our IL019 medium weight is a lovely option as well.
Is this a good weight for tea towels?
F|S Team
Yes, this is our recommended weight linen for tea towels. It has a lovely hand and absorbency. We loved our kitchen towels in this weight so much we offer it in a narrow width version IL084, which is 20" wide and all you need to do is cut your preferred length, then hem and you're ready to go!
Will the color on this fabric discharge with Out White Brite or is bleach required? Interested in using it for a reverse dyeing project. Thanks!
F|S Team
Hello, We haven't tested this fabric with The out-white-bright product, so you will have to do an experiment and let us know. When bleaching this fabric, it will discharge the dye to a degree, but of course, bright whites can only be achieved with optical brighteners and can be tricky.
How wide is this fabric?
F|S Team
57" wide as stated in the specifications section on this page :)
If the rustic linen is soften with the softer you sell is this a permanent softening like the presofted heavy weight linen?
F|S Team
Yes, this is a permanent softening.
Would this be a good fabric for a pair of coveralls?
F|S Team
Yes, this is our go-to for linen coveralls which need a little extra durability than everyday linen fabrics.
Do we choose the yardage or is it in the description?
F|S Team
For my the yard fabric, you can select your yardage in the "QTY" section above the add to cart button.
How much % extra should I order to compensate for shrinkage? I plan to machine launder the linen in cold water before making into clothing.
F|S Team
For this fabric with the softened finish, we approximate 7% shrinkage when washing on a warm gentle cycle, and dryng on low.
Ian making an embroidered purse that calls for black linen. what should i use. the soft or heavy linen.
F|S Team
We have customers that use both for this type pf project . The choice comes down to the construction of the bag you are making and the look and feel that you are wanting. Please take a look at the customer posts under the IL019 black signature finish and the 4C22 Black softened to see how their bags turned out.
Do I need to consider the need to have all patern pieces go in one direction when sewing on linen?
F|S Team
Like with all fabrics, you will need to lay your pattern pieces on your fabric according to their grain line. Since this fabric doesn't have any prints, you won't need to worry about cutting some pieces 'upside down' since you won't have to match anything up.
I made loose overalls in the natural and love them! So, when I saw the black, I had to buy it!! Beautiful fabric, easy to work on, and so comfortable to wear. My goal is to change out my wardrobe to only comfortable garments, that look great, make me feel great and have all the pieces go together! This rustic black fabric certainly fits into that need!! LOVE IT!!!!
I've bought this before for sewing pants. I plan to make a full length narrow leg version on the Pietra pants.
This is the absolute best! I made dress out of this linen several years ago just to try the weight. Unlike lighter weights, it doesn't wrinkle much. I wore it on an 8 hr. flight and arrived still feeling neat and pulled together. Worth every penny!
I bought 10 yards of this heavy black linen to cover my sofa. It's the first thing I've purchased and am quite pleased with the fabric. I washed and dried it and it has a lovely soft but slightly crinkled surface. It has been quite easy to work with and drapes quite nicely.
I ordered 15 yards of this to make a duvet and pillow cases, which I've completed. It wasn't until it was on the bed that I noticed the sun bleached line straight down the center and there's nothing I can do about it now. The top of the bolts must be exposed to sunlight somewhere. It's unfortunate, I've bought quite a bit from here but this was the first disappointing purchase.
F|S Team
I am sorry to hear that the linen you purchased was not as it should have been. I will email you directly to discuss some options we can work out for you.
I've been ordering from fabric-store for years, and this was the second time I ordered this heavy black linen by the bolt. My last bolt was beautiful...even after washing it was beautiful, dark, with a sheen. This bolt was a total disappointment. When washed, it looked washed out and faded. Won't match any of my dark blacks because of the dullness. Not sure if I received a bad bolt, or if the supplier changed, but had to put all 20 yards to the side for something else, and all my projects are on hold. VERY unhappy...this represented a large investment, and both this and the blue I ordered (which was too light to be called "royal blue") were not up to the quality I usually expect from fabric-store.
F|S Team
I am sorry to hear that there was an issue with this color and the other color mentioned here as well, I will email you directly so we can work out an acceptable resolution for you.
Fantastic weight for pants
I made the Cass pants with this weight as suggested in the pattern and it was entirely the perfect material/weight. I will make several modifications to the pattern for myself (see pattern blog review) but overall...just fantastic drape and hand.
Great weight for bottoms
I bought quite a bit of this on sale. Finally used a yard or so to make Anna Allen Clothing company Pomona shorts. I diverged from the directions by adding flat felt seams. Love these--washed on receipt, still a little stiff, but fully expect them to soften with repeated washings. Next to do the same pattern in trousers.
I used this fabric to create a pair of pants for my daughter and a matching belt. I used a Saddle Stitch with a dark brown thread and it created a tooled leather look. Beautiful pants and my daughter was pleased. Thanks for the Linen - It's wonderful to work with.
Perfect Fabric
I used this fabric to make the Mariana Blazer and it was PERFECT. Easy to work with and the perfect weight.
Posting on Behalf of Glenda: Just finished this jacket from the free "Mariana" pattern. Made in heavy weight linen and I lined it following the tutorial instructions on the blog.
I used this beautiful, crisp fabric to back and border my quilt. I love the contrast in color. It was a breeze to work with this fabric. And my quilt is cozy and breathable at the same time! Oh the wonders of Fabric-Store llinens! I am hooked!!!
just thought you might like to see that your fabric is useful for things other than sewing projects and clothes.This is your heavyweight black being used as a spine lining in a book repair.Shown is an 1866 Yale yearbook - Middlesex Bindery middlesexbindery.com
This is the Cass pant (free pattern with directions in blog). Loved working with this weight linen.
This bag is made of heavy natural linen and heavy softened black linen. It's available on my ETSY shop: etsy.com/shop/JustLinenShop
Made an apron with this black heavy linen. Was lovely to work with!
I made a couple of garments with this fabric and it's nice to work with. It is slightly stiff at first, but after only 2 or 3 washes it becomes much more soft. This top was made with this pattern: Simplicity 8658 veiw 4 (without ruffles).
Paola Work Wear Jacket made with FS BLACK Heavyweight 100% Linen. For the men's jackets, I used the size guide to estimate which size might work for them even though it has women's sizing. This wasn't too tricky and I measured their shoulder width to make sure I got it correct comparing the width to the top of the back piece pattern. For men, you also need to put the buttons on the opposite side – buttons on the right, buttonholes on the left. More on how to alter the pattern can be found here: blog.fabrics-store.com/2020/11/05/pattern-review-fs-paola-workwear-jacket-pattern/
Mood Fabric Tecoma pattern. Turned out better than I even anticipated!
Some asked if 4C22 linen was suitable for the Hana Kimono Jacket pdf pattern. Yes The weight makes a great jacket for the Fall. Skye reversible dress is done in yarn dye IL078 940.
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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.
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