4C22 Rustic Bleached - 100% Linen Fabric - Heavy (7.1 oz/yd2), Width 57"
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.
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 |
| Content | 100% Linen |
| Type | PLAIN WEAVE |
| Color | BLEACHED |
| 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
Are there any sales or coupons for 10 yards of the 4c22 rustic bleach 7.1oz
F|S Team
Please use ILOVELINEN coupon and you will receive 7% discount
Is the 19.25 the happy hour price. I've been waiting for a sale to buy a 20 yard bolt. It seems I am only getting the 10 percent bolt price.
F|S Team
The Happy Hour sale discount does not extend to the bolts. It is a discount for the price per yard and cannot be combined with any other % discounts listed for fabrics.
how much shrinkage do you get with this fabric when its washed
F|S Team
This fabric will shrink approximately 10% on a gentle cool/warm wash and low heat dry.
How many yards are on a bolt of the rustic?
F|S Team
Our bolts are made up of 20 yards.
what weight linen is best for zippered throw pillow covers? thank you
F|S Team
Generally medium and heavyweight fabrics are ideal for throw pillow covers. For something rustic and sturdy try our 4C22, for smooth and soft patterns and stripes, try our French ticking or IL098 Jacquard. For soft and comfy, try the IL019 and 1C64.
I have several yards of white medium weight linen. To dye it do I need to bleach first?
F|S Team
No you do not need to bleach your fabric first. Please refer to your dye manufacturers instructions for how to prepare your fabric for the dye.
When will this fabric go on sale next? I would love to purchase I just need a lot of yardage!!
F|S Team
Please watch your emails in October to see if it comes up on our daily sale.
Is this linen prepared for painting? Is it suitable for a painted wall hanging?
F|S Team
Our fabrics are not prepared for painting. You will need to apply the correct primer based on your paint.
Would this be good for an upholstered headboard and tailored bed skirt? Thank you
F|S Team
Yes this item has been used for the projects you have in mind , but if you have the time, please order samples to make sure this item will work for you.
I bought this linen yesterday during your sale. I plan to dye 2 yds with onion skin and maybe avocados for the other 2 yds ( I am making a 1770's petticoat and short gown) My question is...do I need to scour the linen first, and if so, can I use Dawn and wash in my washer? Thanks!
F|S Team
Hello! I love the idea to naturally dye your fabrics. As for more details about scouring for natural dyes, I would consult our extensive blog series on the topic, go to Blog.fabrics-store.com and search Natural Dyeing. Here is the article on preparing your fabric: blog.fabrics-store.com/2023/04/18/natural-dyeing-preparing-your-fabric-for-dyeing/
I want to create 19" x 27" tea towels. What weight linen would be best for my projects? Is there a different size that would allow more towels per square yard?
F|S Team
This is the ideal fabric for kitchen towels and is the twin to our purpose woven narrow with kitchen towels fabric: Code IL084. This fabric is the widest we have.
What shrinkage should I expect? Is there a chart that lists expected shrinkage for your other linens?
F|S Team
The expected shrinkage is 7-10% based on our recommended washing instructions which are posted in our help center here support.fabrics-store.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000218543-Linen-Care-Pre-washing-and-Washing-your-Linen
what fabric would you use for upholstery and sofa pillows?
F|S Team
Hello, our customers have used a wide range of our fabrics which are 7.1 ounces or heavier for upholstery, and 5oz and up for pillowcases. this covers a wide range of our fabrics, so please contact our helpful customer service staff directly, so you can describe what you're looking for and we can provide a few options for you to consider. Please use the Contact Us form at the bottom of our website.
Is your Linen equivalent to the Italian linen and Irish Linen? Also the softener that you offer does it make the fabric softer or added shine? Thank you.
F|S Team
Hello, Italian and Irish Linen often come in various forms and types, and some times these are simply a 'brand name' given to linen produced in these countries. If you are looking for something in particular, please contact our customer service team directly so they can help you find it.
Hello What linen will be the tightest weave for embroidery? Jackie
F|S Team
Hello Jackie, most of our fabrics are suitable for a wide range of embroidery by hand and machine. The tightest weave would be our IL020 lightweight linen. If you need something heavier you could consider our 1C64 luxury medium weight. As always, if you have a particular project in mind, please contact our friendly staff by phone or using the contact us button at the footer of our page.
I had 40 yards of bleached linen in my cart at $14.95 a yard on sale which ends tonight. But my cart is empty and the price has gone up. I really need to make this purchase, but preferably not at the higher price. What to do?
F|S Team
Please check your cart we have added a code to accommodate the sale price you missed. The code includes the ilovelinen code so please do not add any other codes or you will override the one assigned at the higher discount.
I would like to make a cutwork tablecloth, how wide and heavy should I use?
The middle weight or heavier weight would work for this project. These linens are 58 and 59 inches
Is there a linen fabric suitable for bedsheets
Our middle weights IL019 and 1C64
Is there a linen fabric that would be appropriate for re-upholstering a chair?
F|S Team
Our recommendation for reupholster projects are the the heavier linens. These range in weight from 7 ounces to 10 ounces. Please look here fabrics-store.com/linen-fabric to see the weights of the products we offer.
I am looking for fabric to stretch and paint with oils on. What do you recommend?
F|S Team
Our customers have used IL019, 4C22, IL090 and IL037 for this type of project. The weight is determined by how thick, smooth and what color you are needing
How wide is this fabric?
F|S Team
This linen is 57/58 inches wide.
I purchased this 4C22 Bleached linen over a year ago to make curtains for my bedroom. I am just now getting around to doing that. My question is do I need to wash and dry the fabric before making them? I was contemplating lining them so what fabric (cotton, blend,etc) should I use to do that. Thank you for your help, Ruth Sanders
F|S Team
If you are planning on laundering the curtains going forward, you would need to launder them to remove the shrinkage. Our launder instructions are posted in our help center. Customers have used cotton lawn, voile, lightweight linen or blackout for lining others prefer to not use any lining.
A dream to work with!
I bought this fabric to make a curtain for our bathroom. It was such a pleasure to work with. Sews nicely!
I cannot get enough of 4C22. Great for curtains, roman shades, bed coverlet and so many other home decor projects.
I am very happy with this linen. It has a quality feel to it, and I can't wait to work with it. I am choosing to make drapes, a Roman shade and a bed skirt.
I am using this linen to line my linen window treatments! At the heavier weight it adds a heft, and drape, that is truly luxurious! Thanks a million FS! I feel so blessed to have found your website, all those years, ago!
The review should have read...—better linen cannot be bought anywhere for this price.
I bought 6 yards to make sheets for my queen bed. I washed it and dried it and it is an absolute gorgeous fabric. Although I have not sewn the sheets yet, my current linen sheets are made of the exact same fabric except it is unbleached. My husband and I love the sheets. They are wonderful to sleep on. Better than no purchased anywhere for this price. And the Fabric Store has been wonderful to work with. They are absolutely committed to customer satisfaction.
I am using this linen for unlined drapery. It needed to be washed and dried to adjust for shrinkage. It uniformly shrank about 8%. Drying it was tricky. It's best to dry it to damp. Because it is tough to iron when completely dry. Hangs well and the price is right.
using it to make patterns and lining for bodices so I don't need boning.
I bought a couple of yards and will definitely buy more. I washed it on very hot cycle and dried it on hot. I love the look when it is not ironed . Will Use it for curtains dish towels and table cloth. It would be too scratchy for me to wear directly on the body
I bought this for use in a natural dye class. But I'm thinking it needs to be a skirt! The weight of the fabric would feel so good around my hips! It is pre-shrunk and ready to go, but I first have to resolve my conflicting plans for it. Or, I could buy more...?
Linen bread bag. Wonderful material. I can't wait to use it for other projects.
4C22 bleached was excellent for counted embroidering. This top is a variation on a traditional folk pattern often known as Romanian blouse. The hand embroidery design is from northern Bulgaria.
Antonia pattern. 4C22 linen white. Hand blocked print, with decorative stitching This is my first caftan. The tutorial really helped me. Thank you.
I made this curtain for our bathroom, even though some think that glass isn't see-through. It was a simple design: I folded the fabric double, stitched it then turned it right side out and top-stitched in a color to match the 4C22 Lagoon tie. It lets light in without the blindingly bright eastern sunlight.
When I'm headed to my studio, I'm usually dressed like this. An oversized blouse, that is balanced with a fitted waist. In this case, I chose a linen skirt. This look is appropriate for almost any professional setting or meeting. If I want to add some more fun to it I'll add accessories as I did here. Accessorizing is a good trick to bring balance and attention to detail. If I add bangles, your eyes are drawn to my sleeves, same as a necklace draws the eyes to the neckline. Your pieces can be intentional.
I used 7 oz bleached linen To make a wide Roman shade. I really Love the off white color and texture of this fabric.
Wool on FS BLEACHED Heavyweight Linen. I started off stitching as a way to create a weight of line which wasn't available and possible with a pen, brush or pencil. Over time though after much contemplation on the subject of stitch, gender and materials I have begun to understand it as a more rounded context of life, and the decisions we make with our individual life paths. You can read about this work here: blog.fabrics-store.com/2022/01/20/curated-by-you-stewart-francis-easton/
We sell custom made monogrammed wedding and baby books with inside journaling pages. We use this lovely bleached linen on the front and back of our books. I invite you to check us out at; waycooldesigns.com Posted by Susie Burns, owner
SARA Pants made with FS BLEACHED Heavyweight Avocado Dyed Linen. I started with a little more than two yards of FS BLEACHED Heavyweight linen, 10 avocados, and some soy milk. I am by no means experienced in natural dyeing fabrics, but I would encourage anyone to give it a try. You learn as you go and it seems that no matter how careful and experienced you are you get lovely variations and quirks that can only come from the mystique of nature. I'll be wearing my SARA's to work, the park with my kids, on weekend library trips, grocery shopping, brisk fall walks and dressed up with a heel silk tank and a pop lip. You can read more about this project here: blog.fabrics-store.com/2021/10/14/pattern-review-avocado-dyed-sara-pleated-pants/
Phoebe tank in 4C22 bleached (not softened) linen. My measurements made this simple pattern seem tricky, My measurements: bust fits the 16/18 pattern size, hips are the 12/14 pattern size, and my waist is the 20/22 pattern size. I committed myself to just using the 16/18 pattern. I did not use a bias tape since this was my first run at this pattern. Next time I will add an inch to the length and take the hip in a 1/4" on each side of the of the front and back, and use a hip curve ruler to add a wee bit of shape to the middle area. I am boxy enough without adding a boxy shape. I was blessed with linebacker/lifeguard shoulders. All in all, I wore it comfortably today and feeling like a million bucks. The fabric wore well (image was taken after a 7 hour shift). I expected the 4C22 to be less comfortable than it was but I am excited to repeat this in the Tawny colour.
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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.
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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