4C22 Rustic Natural - 100% Linen Fabric - Heavy (7.1 oz/yd2), Width 57"
Natural is the earth made, not dyed, color of the flax plant once it is made into thread. No dyes, no bleach. The only thing that impacts the color of the cloth from one production to the next ( if it is more beige or grey) is the amount of sunshine and rain that particular flax harvest had.
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 | NATURAL |
| 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
Which linen is best for dresses and pant and tops
F|S Team
Please check our IL019, 5.3oz medium weight of linen for top and dresses and 4C-22 7.1oz heavy weight linen for pants. We are offering sample swatches and recommend to order swatches first and review the weight of fabric.
Is this fabric suitable for upholstery? Where is it manufactured? Thanks.
Would the 4C22 or IL090 be more appropriate for creating sofa slipcovers?
F|S Team
Both fabrics 4C22 and IL090 you can use for the sofa sleepcovers
Does it need to be washed before quilting?
F|S Team
Yes , we recommend pre -wash the fabric in a cool to warm water wash with a tumble dry low heat.
Difference between white and optic white
F|S Team
This is the Natural color 4C22 linen. For bleached white which has a slightly cream undertone search for BLEACHED. For stark bright white search for OPTIC WHITE. To see them in person, please order samples.
how much shrinkage in rustic natural linen
F|S Team
This fabric can shrink up to 10% in a gentle warm wash and low heat dry.
How do I purchase a bolt of fabric
F|S Team
Here is the link to this exact fabric byt the bolt: fabrics-store.com/fabric-bolts/linen-fabric-4C22-natural-heavy-bolt20_00 You can browse all fabrics available by the bolt by clicking the "Fabric Bolts" link in our website's menu :)
can I request the more gray version of this?
F|S Team
Hello, this fabric is the natural flax color, so it can appear greyish in different lights. for something a little lighter in color, please consider the mix natural.
Hi .. I have 15 yards of this wonderful fabric that I ordered from you a bit ago. I'm wondering about two projects. 1) I do aqua-aerobics every morning and I think this would make a great easy to carry and nice rough finish for drying well towel for after my showers at the Club. Do you agree? 2) I would like to make a bedspread or a Duvet cover as well ... any patterns or input of that ? Thank you kindly, holly G
F|S Team
We have free patterns on the site that will work for the projects you have in mind for using this linen. Please take a look here: fabrics-store.com/sewing-patterns?category=Home
This makes wonderful towels for ANY application, be it home or away. You can't ever go wrong with linen towels. They polish your skin and dry you off quickly, plus the linen fabric is naturally anti-microbal. The linen fabric dries very quickly as well. I have made bedspread and blankets out of linen and there is nothing better in hot weather. I get a tiny bit chilly with my ceiling fan on at night and the linen is the best cover up to keep me from being overheated. I am a complete linen convert and have found so many ways to use it! Good luck!!
Hi, I'm looking for Organic GOTS certified Linen. I need this due to what I'm making. Eco-Friendly as well. Due you carry this type of Fabric, if not can you please direct me to who would. Thank you so much. Cathy
F|S Team
Hello Cathy, our linen is only Okeo-Tex certified.
are these natural linens treated with anything? like stain resistance etc
F|S Team
No we do not use any stain resistant treatments on any of our linens.
Roughly how much shrinkage can I expect if I wash this fabric?
F|S Team
7-10% based on our recommended washing instructions which you can find in our help center here support.fabrics-store.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000218543-Linen-Care-Pre-washing-and-Washing-your-Linen
How wide is a Linen The Fabric?
F|S Team
This fabric is 57" wide as listed above in the the fabric specifications.
The color of the linen is darker than I had expected. I want to dye it a more uplifting color of blue instead of the dark brown if that is possible. Any helpful tips for the process would be very much appreciated.
F|S Team
I will email you with a few links that may be helpful with this project.
Where does this linen come from? Does it have certifications about quality and product safety? Thank you
F|S Team
Please refer to this section located in our help center support.fabrics-store.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000218746-Linen-Quality-Certification
Is there a pattern for the dish towels?
F|S Team
At this time we do not have a tutorial for the dish towels in regular linen. Our in house seamstress would recommend maybe cutting something like 20" x 30" from the washed fabric and hemming. She also recommends using a dish towel you already own as a template to help figure out the best cutting layout based on how many yards you have or will purchase.
is there any way to buy a half yard, like two and a half yards?
F|S Team
Our linen is sold in full yard increments only, unless the item is in the DB section where we sell first quality remnants in various sizes.
I made a pair of pants using the Elizabeth Suzanne pattern and they are my absolute favorite pants - I know this fabric is one everyone is using for upholstery and drapes, but it really is versatile and I think perfect for pants and shorts as well.
I have used this linen for towels, linings for fabric messenger bags, and aprons. It's sturdy and softens nicely with washing. A great fabric for home decor.
Perfect for linen towels. A little rougher than the other colors, but still lovely.
I absolutely love this fabric!! I made some bath sheets and hand towels and now everyone wants me to make them some!
Such a great thick linen! I prewashed, ironed and then cut pieces to size to sew for liners for my sourdough baskets. A breeze to sew and they work beautifully for my intended purpose. Such a cost effective way to many multiples!!
I bought 15 yards at the 38% off special. I've made two light weight blankets; 4 bath towels; a gift set of towels; a set of curtains for my boat's ports; two bread towels; a half dozen hand towels; a couple pillowcases; and I don't remember how many washcloths and other things. I love this material. Everything sewed up beautifully, including the hand and machine embroidery. Such a sturdy material and it keeps getting more drapey (soft) with each washing. At first my husband loved the pillowcases but I thought they were too rough. After a couple wash/ dry cycles I love those too. I'm excited now to keep trying different weights on other projects.
The fabric came folded in a box (15 yards). Other companies I have ordered from sent an order like this on a roll. Mistake not to order a sample first. The color does not work for me. I will return it, but I am out shipping costs both ways. Yikes! My error! I took a chance because the price looked like a deal.
This wonderful rough linen makes the most incredible bath towels! I love how the fabric quickly dries my skin and also gives it a good exfoliation as well. I really look forward to stepping out of the shower each morning and grabbing my linen towel. You can't beat linen for so many uses around the home. My husband and I both agree we will never use a terry cloth towel again. The mere thought makes me shiver with disgust! Thank you so much for offering such wonderful linen fabrics!!
While many reviewers have only used this fabric for non-clothing items, I like it for clothing. Right now I am using it for a pair of pants (Cutting Line Designs) and it is going very well. Not all of us live in the hot South and a heavier thread can be most welcome around our body. Next, another pair of pants and perhaps a jacket!
This linen is so rough that even after washing it, I'm unable to wear it. After informing customer service about the problem, I was told to wash it (again) with tennis balls to soften the hand. There is so much promotion of their linen being supple, soft and ‘loved' but I'm thoroughly disappointed. I will not buy this linen again unless I wanted to make window coverings with a non-slip surface for my yacht.
F|S Team
I am sorry to hear that the linen is not softening up to your liking. I have sent you a direct email with another solution to see if we can resolve this issue for you.
This made a perfect cushion fabric for our Napping Nook ! The texture changed completely after washing with the linen softener.
Hand embroidered Christmas tree ornaments, sold at my Etsy shop ChooseLinen.com
I block-printed my dogwood pattern on a table runner I sewed with a mitered hem. This fabric is lovely -- a rustic weave with a soft, drapey hand -- easy to sew, took the ink well, and washes beautifully. nancyenloe.com/shop/dogwood-runner
This unsoftened Natural linen was go to go after only one washing. I'm sure it will soften more in time, but I was surprised to find it not really needing more for this tunic project.
This fabric was perfect for the Sew Liberated Studio Tunic. Soft enough to be very comfortable to the touch, yet having enough body to easily slip on over whatever I'm wearing. I'm loving it, and thinking about making another using a darker shade of the same fabric.
This is so fun! do you have a pattern for this?
The pattern was the Sew Liberated Studio Tunic. https://sewliberated.com/products/studio-tunic-pattern
Some bread bags I made with this linen. They came out great and they do work for storing bread. Much better than plastic bags. I sewed French seams for a beautiful finished look. These will be used for The Guesthouse as I always leave a lovely breakfast for guests.
Absolutely LOVE this fabric! 4C22 Rustic Natural... minimal shrinkage. I washed in cold water then dried in my dryer & removed when it was slightly damp... & steam ironed the wrinkles right out. I've had this Flex-steel sofa that I love for years & decided to give it a facelift... I removed the skirt, purchased taller legs & Wala... a beautiful new sofa! You won't be disappointed! I'm looking for curtain fabric next! ;)
This rustic linen was perfect for a cross back apron! I used the Miya Apron pattern from TOTOshopUA on Etsy. Love it!
SO 4C22 NATURAL dyed by hand, cut to measure top, bottom, and trunk body, with an allowance of 1/4 inch, machine serged, and iron pressed before gluing to the trunk. Took 1 hour to dye in hot water. Fabric performed beautifully.
My sisters and I made these aprons out of the 4C22 Natural softened and they turned out so well! It only took us a couple of hours from start to finish. We even put a hemstiched edge on the pockets. This fabric was a perfect weight for aprons. It was so fun to work on this project together.
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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