4C22 Rustic Cobalt Softened - 100% Linen Fabric - Heavy (7.1 oz/yd2), Width 57"
Dark, brooding and dramatic, the intense blue of COBALT linen was ideal for Renaissance painter Jacopo Vignali's heightened, operatic scenes.
A leading painter in the Florentine Seicento, Vignali's Baroque paintings were defined by flowing swathes of jewel-toned fabric in midnight blues and crimson reds; set amidst theatrical, directional light, these richly toned colors amplify the romantic agony and tragedy of his stories.
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 | COBALT |
| 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 |
This fabric is available in FS Premier Finish
View FabricCustomer Questions and Answers
Which is darker in 4C22, Cobalt or Insignia Blue?
F|S Team
The Cobalt is the darker of the 2 colors.
After 30 YEARS of use on summer chair cushions, I replaced the cobalt blue linen because of stains. They never faded. The 7.1 ounce cobalt blue of this recent order faded to a pale blue gray within weeks of use on a screened porch.
F|S Team
Hello Christine, We're sorry you'r having trouble with this fabric. Our records show you have purchased this fabric once in 2020. Our fabrics will fade in direct sunlight over time, but not in weeks. Us and our customers have used this fabric and others in similar situations without this extreme fading.
I finished the pants (baggy leg with a simple 3" elastic waistband). They are perfect! They could be a little more flowy but I feel they will soften more after a few washes. I love how they feel and fit!!!!
Definitely not flowy fabric. I'm planning on making a pair of baggy pants with it. Not sure how it will go. It did soften after washing so I think it will be great. I live in South Texas where the winters don't get so cold and I think pants made from this fabric would be perfect. I will post an update once I know.
The color was just what I was looking for to make a skirt. Sturdier than the middle weight which is exactly what I wanted, Washed up beautifully without the color fading at all, also, still has a soft hand.
I have not made up my mind yet because it's more of a fall and winter weight I will be on the lookout for a really nice pattern
beautiful colour , great weight. sews up beautifully. so pleased with all my purchases.
Luxury towels
I bought this fabric to make tea towels for one of my customers who wanted linen indigo tea towels to sell in her coffee shop. This fabric and color is very luxurious. I was proud to deliver them to her, and she is proud to sell these gorgeous towels.
I love this fabric. I had an overdress made for Renaissance Fair, middle class woman. Has a good heft to it without dragging one down. And only needed lining to the top portion as it draped so well on its own.
I bought two yards of this beautiful indigo-hued linen from the Doggie Bag, double-turned and machine stitched the raw edges. Presto, instant tablecloth. Some serious machine washing and drying later, it is soft but substantial, with a heavy drape. Looks great straight from the dryer without ironing. It will go to reenactment events with me to turn a white plastic craft table into something elegant, and to picnics to turn a park table into a clean, attractive eating surface. It's good enough for Thanksgiving at home too. The color does \"weather\" a bit in hot water, so if you want it American-flag crisp, use cold and iron on reverse.
I used the cobalt to make the Paola Workwear Jacket (a free pattern offered by Fabric-store and a must try!). *I altered the pockets and reversed the button side for a men's jacket. The cobalt was very similar to the color as seen on my screen. As always, please with my linen order!
I made tea/barista towels with this beautiful cobalt linen. These are sold in a coffee shop and they could not be more pretty. The weight is terrific and the color is rich even after washing.
Cloche hat made from the heavier weight linen.
Cobalt 4C22 heavy linen Viking Rus Pants. Customer was very happy with them!
I sew mostly everyday garments. I love wearing linen year around. This jacket is made from Heavy Rustic Black 4C22. After 2 washes it starts to show the Indigo. I love it.
The cloak. I love it though wouldn't suggest lining it with linen also. Even though I reinforced all the vertical seams with non stretch twill tape, it still grows longer when I wear it, then goes back to the length I made it. lol
This cloak was made with the Heavy Rustic outer shell and the inside was lined with medium weight, Vineyard Green. Tip. Zigzag the ends together to prevent fraying and make a loop when you go to wash it to get the glazing finish out of it and shrink it.Less twisting. 7 yards just winds like a rope and its hard getting the deep creases out. Use a good quality iron and spray bottle. Then you'll just love your new fabric. I used 14 yards in total. I go to my local fabric store and nothing compares to this great fabric.
I use fabric-store fabric for most of the dark ages clothing I sell at events, love the predictability and repeatability of colors and weights. They always have 100% flax linen with a great hand in a variety of weights - I've used them all! Love their fabrics!!!
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FABRIC CARE INSTRUCTIONS
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