IL019 BLACK Softened - 100% Linen - Middle (5.3 oz/yd²)

I was leering of buying fabric online (I like to feel it before purchasing) but thought I'd risk it with a small (3 yard) purchase. I enjoyed the feel of the fabric and the ease it afforded when working it. I ended up making a dress with it for my daughter. The first thing she said when she called to thank me was "The fabric is perfect." So I'll definitely be looking to make additional purchases.

I made a sleeveless shirt with remnants of this linen. It is versatile, cool modest and flattering.

I purchased this linen to make some tops using the free patterns provided by Fabric-store. It sews up beautifully.

I always buy my linen from Fabrics-store.com, and have never been disappointed. This weight is perfect for a host of apparel I have sewn, drapes beautifully, and I simply love it!

Purchased this fabric to sew up Vogue 1410 and it did not disappoint! Absolutely beautiful, rich color. Easy to stitch. I forgot to serge the raw edges when doing my pre-wash but I won't do that again! I'm going to purchase some more to make pants for my husband.

Beautiful weight and lovely to work with I have been using it for making bags.

To complete the holiday dining table, my daughter requested black linen napkins to coordinate with her Pottery Barn plaid linen tablecloth. I followed the color set recommendations of another customer by soaking the linen in a vinegar solution and then washed in a gentle cycle followed by a low heat dry and light iron. After trimming the salvage from both sides I cut twelve 17" squares along the straight of grain and sewed a tiny double fold hem on all sides, with tidy mitered corners. The table was perfect and the napkins washed beautifully afterwards. I was careful to remove them from the dryer before they were completely dry and they had that soft linen appearance everyone loves. If I want a more formal appearance I will give them a quick press with a warm iron.

soaking/washing in a vinegar-water solution can help; same for salt. try 1 cup vinegar and/or 1 cup salt. if you have a top-loading washer, just add to washer,agitate a few seconds, then soak 30 minutes before turning washer to \\\"wash\\\". if front-loading, soak in bucket, then put in washer. wash again with usual laundry cleaner. neither salt nor vinegar will harm the linen as long as it is diluted before putting on fabric. works for all colors.

I just received my third piece of black. I hope someone can tell me how to treat it this time to prevent fading. Only linen that disappoints.

I love the dark 019 linens! I'd been getting quite a pile that hadn't yet been pre-washed and, being LAZY, didn't want to stitch the cut edges so went looking for other options. it turns OUT - if you snip a small piece off the corners, about 1/4 inch or just enough to release the last couple of threads from the selvage so that they aren't anchored there, you can reduce the tangle of ravelling by a HUGE amount! How simple is THAT!! No need to stitch the cut edges!!! YEAH!!! I LOVE the internet and I love F-S Linens, TOO!!

I have only washed my fabric. It came out sooo soft. I can hardly wait to make my gown out of this, but right now real life is in my way...lol.

While I've ordered other linen before and have had success, this one disappointed. It faded, especially where the fabric had creases during recommended washing. When I told customer service I was unhappy, they would not do anything about it, despite their 100% happy guarantee policy. It wasn't until several emails later that they finally accepted the return, shipping on MY dime. I doubt they will even post my review based on my experience. I just wanted a nice, true black, linen and did not get it here. But customer service was even more disappointing than the linen. Condescending and rude.

This fabric is a staple of my linen clothing collection! It flows beatifully, looks great and feels good to the skin - and it is easy to machine wash-and dry - no ironing needed! ariana-skye.com

I have no complaints when it comes to anything I've made from linen purchased from this site! The colors displayed are as true to the color you order can be. I've made skirts, slacks, jackets, tea towel's, bed spreads and many other projects using linen. Not even one time did the linen disappoint me! It washes up beautifully and is a dream to work with!! :-)

It's perfect for so many things. I generally use it for clothing, but it's wonderful and versatile.

I make all kinds of garb for the SCA. This fabric is perfec for full pieces of garb such as tunics, dresses, and pants, but also makes wonderful trim to any garb! I ordered 10 yards originally and used it in less than a year if that tells you anything. As with any piece of fabric linen or not, you must prewash this fabric. I always prewash on hot and dry on high. After that I wash cold only and line dry. By washing hot and drying hot the first time you get out the excess dyes and get most of not all shrinkage done with so you don't wash it and suddenly your piece is 2-3 Times smaller than originally! Washes well and is so soft and comfortable. Breathes so amazing in the hot hot summer.

I have purchased this fabric twice so far, and I know it won't be the last time. My first purchase made a georgeous floor length cape for a friend. It is such a nice fabric to sew with. I am hooked on these linens!

This is beautiful fabric to work with. And I love that my orders always arrive quickly. The only thing that I think could be improved upon, is that sometimes the material is not cut on the grain. But I will definitely be buying more of this fabric.

A splendid black linen which retained it's true black color after washing, every bit as fine as the other linen products from Fabrics-Store. But ... you knew there was a 'but' coming! ... I gave it 4 stars because of the pre-washing I felt it required. As I'm combining it with lighter colored linens I wanted to be sure it didn't run on the final garments & so pre-washed it 3 times. It shed so much black dye & lint during drying that it permanently dyed the green tennis balls I use during drying to help dry large fabric pieces, & shed extraordinary amounts of lint. The linen is absolutely worth the effort but do be aware that some black dye lots MAY contain excess dye (my purchase was 11/2014). I washed on Hot/Hot, Normal cycle & dried on a medium dryer cycle: the linen came out beautifully each time but I do need some new dryer balls now. :) C'est la vie ... I won't hesitate to order this again ... a few dryer balls is a small price to pay!

I just prewashed and dried my piece of fabric. When I took it from the dryer, I fell in love. I think I like the texture, fresh from the dryer, well enough to make my pants with out ironing first. It feels so good and the wrinkling is soft an subtle.I am really eager to get started with the pants and want to order some more to make the half sleeve dress that was posted a little while ago.

I ordered this to make an exact replica of some shorts I've had for probably 25 years. They're beginning to show their age, but still perfectly wearable, but I've re-dyed them a few times & figure it wouldn't hurt to make a new pair. This fabric is just perfect - it's exactly the same weight as the original & I was absolutely tickled pink!!! I ordered this is 2 other colors to make replacements for 2 other pairs of shorts & I'm equally happy with them. In fact, I'm planning to order some other colors at a later date so I can make a few more pairs of these shorts - I live in them during the summer!!!

I bought three yards of all purpose weight black recently to make a pair of commissioned pants for a player in my LARP, Amtgard. I had never worked with 100% linen, but everyone swears by it, especially the veteran players, and especially in the Texas heat. My order arrived fairly quickly. I did notice that when I washed this linen (asking with three years of tawny port purchased at the same time) that the fabric sheds a LOT during the first few washes--my lint trap was full after the initial wash and after I washed the finished product. (I know some people tell you to hang dry, but who really has time for that? :D) The linen was very easy to work with and had a comfortable texture immediately after the first wash. Using approximately 2.5 yards of the fabric was plenty to make a pair of very poofy pants about 50" long. My customer seems pleased with his purchase.

I buy 7 yards or IL 019. Cut in half to 3.5 yards. Trim one selvedge off each piece. Machine a French seam the trimmed edges together. The pull some threads for an on grain top and bottom trim and do a wing needle hemstitched hem a the top and a simple machine sewn 1/2" hem at the bottom... Less than an afternoon... Do you know how much these would cost at a department store? IF you could find something like this!? You've just made yourself a $500.00 sheet for under $75.00 and an afternoon of easy sewing with a basic machine! THis will fit a queen sized bed with a deep mattress!

I've been a \"consumer\" for a number of years now, I live in the south and this fabric is essential for our weather. I use it all year round. I love this web site, the tutorials, the product. I shop the sales now because of shipping costs, but my home is a haven of linen. I belong to a sewing guild and have shared this site with many people, my only regret is that there isn't a \"linen Knit fabric\".

I love this linen! It is soft, easy to work with and a dream to wear.

I have not yet made up this fabric, but the look and feel lets me know I will love working with it and wearing it.

Great Fabrics very easy to work with, it has very few slubs,if any that are seen, always beautiful finishes, me and all my customers are very very satisfied, vist at ebriykhoq.com

Love this fabric. Linen is my fav fabric. Made Capris. I no longer wear shorts, (Medication makes awful bruises} and this is perfect weight. I love the feel and the weight is still cool for warm spring days and summer. washes and drys great I'm in love with Linen.

THIS MATERIAL, WAS GREAT. I SOLD IT TO MY CUSTOMER AND SHE LOVE IT. SHE MADE A LONG BLACK DRESS AND SHE LOVE THE WAY IT FEEL. THANK YOU INSPIRED

I ordered this online, and was not sure what I would get...I received the fabric quickly and love the feel, weight, and texture of this linen. I ordered it to embroider on, but have not had a chance to try it yet, but given the quality of the linen, I am sure that it will work beautifully!

My first try with (black) Linen Dishtowels was so satisfying - I machine embroidered with a white design and the result was striking. That set became a Bridal Shower gift, and I immediately re-ordered the black to make another set. The linen has a good hand, irons like a pro, and is a perfect "canvas" to Machine Embroidery Artistry!

I bought this on the 20 yard bolt special. It has washed up very well and is extremely soft. IL019 is a wonderful fabric!

The IL019 black made beautiful drapes & roman shade for a man's study in a house I am working on. Gorgeous! I washed some of the leftover & am making some garments out of it.