4C22 BLACK Softened - 100% Linen - Heavy (7.1 oz/yd2)
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.
Fabric specifications:
Article : | 4C22 Rustic - Bortovka |
Content : | 100% Linen |
Type : | BASIC |
Thread size warp : | 11.6 |
Thread size weft : | 11.6 |
Thread count warp : | 38 |
Thread count weft : | 32 |
Color : | BLACK |
Weight : | 7.1 oz/yd2 |
Width : | 57 inch |
Makes an exceptional back drop for photographic works. There is not much light return from the fabric to obscure the colors, shapes and depth of the subjects. If it is draped with slight folding that will relieve the 'dead surface' effect.
I made an apron out of this, it's perfect. Good weight, feels sturdy, looks stunning.
Recently, I made a dress out of this amazing fabric. Unlike every other linen I've ever sewn or worn, it hardly wrinkles. I wore this dress on a plane for eight hours then several times over the course of the two weeks I was traveling, and back home again for another eight hour trek. Incredible!! There was nary a crease. Of course, after time, there was a bit of "folding," let's say, but nobody would know I'd practically lived in the dress for two weeks. I will definitely buy this again. Thanks so much!
Used the black rustic linen for a bath towel. After 5 washes, an excessive amount of lint continues to rub off, onto the body. Hopefully, after a few more washes, it will dissipate, otherwise, I may have to repurpose the towel and make a linen tank top.
Bought and used some of this for making myself baby carriers several years ago. It was great for that but now my kids are older and I still have lots leftover. Started making linen shorts for the summer and am in love with them.
I will use this black rustic 22 linen to sew a messenger style over the shoulder all purpose bag. I plan to use it to carry a variety of projects to work on when I travel or attend meetings. My knitting, crochet work, bento bag sewing, small quilt projects, etc. will fit easily with my tablet and phone so I am always in touch. This linen is easily laundered and coordinates with everything 😊. It's great
I wanted a heaver linen for pants and I found this to be the perfect weight, even in summer and you cannot beat the price of this fabric. I would describe it as medium/heavy weight but yet still drapes nicely for garments. The pants I made are a recent release of V9193 designed by Marcy Tilton. Modern & chic.
I ordered this 4C22 Black to make Medieval Clothing. Ordered on 28 April, and box arrived at my house in Brisbane Australia on 04 May (May The Fourth Be With You) How is that even possible? Time Travel? Thank You! I can get busy now before our History Alive programme on June 11/12.
I love this linen. I typically use it for re-enactment garb specifically for SCA Armored Combat. I use the black in conjunction with gold and red with all of them keeping their color through dust and grime, sweat and tears, and through the wash and linen drying. It also is durable in combat yet allows heat to escape the body. Linen just feels 'right' whether for Armored Combat or the Medium Weights for garb.
I love the size and weight of this linen. I will be using this to sew a pair of all weather comfortable pants and I plan to use any scraps from the cutting out for smaller objects like a coin purse and a crochet hook holder. I have used this fabric in the past for an over the shoulder messenger bag, a purse and a nook cover. It sews up beautifully and wears well.
This was my first purchase from fabric-store.com and the quality is outstadpnding.
I have been buying linen from fabrics-store.com for a while now. As important as it is that I love it, its even more important that my customers love it, and they do! Its soft and durable, and has a great drape. The color options are fantastic! I have yet to find a place with a better selection of linen or lower prices. I'm so glad I found this place. I get the 7.1 oz heavy linen for my product, and its just the perfect weight - not too light and not too heavy. The first time you wash this fabric it will shed a lot, so check your lint trap! I only with they had the same daily discounts to include the 7.1 oz, and not just the 5.3 oz. Thanks guys! Love what your product! -Erika portlandaproncompany.com (My front page photo shows fabrics-store linen)
I'm a fabric addict and this is one of my favorites, all colors. I make purses, makeup bags, totes and the like. Although it washes to a soft dream, these things aren't going to be worn next to the skin so I don't wash it beforehand. It has a subtle, beautiful weave and I love the crisp polish of it right out of the box. I also like that you can pull out a strand to reveal a perfect guide for cutting. Your scissors stay right there in that channel. I can use a heavy cotton interfacing for a pliable bag, or a stiff polyester stabilizer when I want something more structured. You just can't go wrong.
I ordered 2 doggie bag pieces of this fabric in January 2012 to make a Sunday nice dress. I prewashed in hot water which took care of the shrinkage problems and made the fabric wonderfully soft and a dream to sew. The doggie bag pieces were so generous that I made a simple A line dress and a pair of slacks from the 2 pieces! This fabric must be the original wash and wear fabric of civilization as it is wearable straight from the dryer. The clothing breathes and is as cool as it gets in our hot, humid south Texas summers. The dress is very comfortable under a polyester clerical robe and does not wrinkle unduly. After the robe comes off, I still look decent to go out to a nice restaurant for lunch.
I'm currently using this fabric for the lining of a doublet used for SCA Rapier combat. I've heat-treated it by boiling it in a big pot to tighten down the weave, which was relatively successful! It will be soft and breathable, but is durable enough to withstand a beating. SO much more comfortable, and much closer to the period practice of multiple layers of linen to provide protection!
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/
Made a summer shift for my daughter. Spaghetti straps are 1/2 wide cut on grain and folded like double bias - so 4 layers, top stitched gave a very nice tailored look. Simple side pockets and side slits. She belted for a lovely finished look. It is a great weight for more tailored cuts, I washed and dried on hot twice before cutting.
LOVE, Love, love this linen. Made my pirate outfit out of heavy crimson for the outer coat and all purpose medium natural linen for the lining. The waistcoat under the coat is also heavy black soften linen with the medium soft natural lining.. It looks marvelous. The linen gives the outfit a natural, comfort fit. The look is very authentic . I selected linen vs wool for summer, fall heat.
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4C22 BLACK Softened - 100% Linen - Heavy (7.1 oz/yd2)
Sample Size: 2" x 3.5" (Including Swatch Card)
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Machine wash cold.
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Only non-chlorine. Bleach if needed.
Tumble dry low.
Medium steam iron.
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Machine wash cold.
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Tumble dry low.
Medium steam iron.