IL019 All-purpose Insignia Blue Softened - 100% Linen Fabric - Medium (5.3 oz/yd2), Width 58"
The inky depths of INSIGNIA BLUE linen seeped dark stains into Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai's
evocative landscapes, lending them deep bass tones that hum with melodic
resonance.
The color, known today as Prussian, or Berlin blue, swept
across Europe in the 18th century, causing what some called a "blue fever", as it infiltrated painting, wallpaper prints, stamps and
even the Army Uniform for the Prussian military.
At a medium weight of 5.3 ounces this 58 inch wide 100% linen is versatile enough to be referred to as an All Purpose or Do it All linen. With its smooth look and tighter weave, this linen is neither sheer or heavy, but just the right in-between weight you will need for a variety of projects.
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 | IL019 All-Purpose |
| Content | 100% Linen |
| Type | PLAIN WEAVE |
| Color | INSIGNIA BLUE |
| Width | 58 inch |
| Weight | 5.3 oz/yd2 |
| Thread size warp | 17.9 |
| Thread size weft | 17.9 |
| Thread count warp | 46 |
| Thread count weft | 37 |
This fabric is available in FS Signature Finish
View FabricCustomer Questions and Answers
Will this be restocked soon?
F|S Team
Yes, this is due for a restock later this month, please keep an eye on our emails or the site.
Will you get more of this color in stock?
F|S Team
Yes, we are showing that this color is due back in stock end October, beginning November. Please check back with us towards the end of October to see where we are at with this ETA.
Perfect Blue
Expectations were definitely met. Wonderful fabric and color. Texture and weave worked wonderful for my home project. Great quality!
Excellent color and weight for medieval tunic
So far - after discovering you & your incredible linen fabrics - I've been spending all of my time & money just collecting a variety of pieces! They are all beautiful & I look forward to sewing with them. But I have no garments or items yet to show.
I LOVE this linen. I will be making an artist's smock and a dress from this lovely blue color. The feel of this fabric is amazing and inspirational.
Always check the pictures that people post of their washed linen, because it does get lighter as you wash it. This is why I bought it, however. I will try to post a photo of my linen which was washed on warm and tumble dried on medium.
Love the hue of this fabric It's strong but still has the gorgeous lightness I love the way it allows light through
Very nice
I made this linen into a dress with short sleeves and a roll neck cut on the bias, very happy with the quality and the colour.
I'm so happy with my purchase, the color is beautiful and I can't believe how soft this linen is.
Love the color of this and the feel, look forward to sewing with it
Very nice and light weight, but feels very nice, made a great pair of pants!
For the Lily pattern, I chose the dress view to create a look I was inspired by at the Vintage Market in Palm Springs. It's modeled on a classic desert caftan or Tuareg tunic popularized in the 70s but with a modern, minimalist approach. I chose this blue in homage to the Saharan daraa or boubou that have been worn in captivating shades of blue since the nomadic peoples of those regions began trading in indigo.
Repurposing my grandmother's wedding dress from 1950 into a gift for my aunt, I stitched the ruffles from the side skirt onto the ends of this linen to make a scarf. Great mid-weight (I used tow layers to support the weight of the ruffles).
Insignia Blue medium weight linen worked wonderfully for this iteration of Vogue 1745 without the ties that I made for a client whose long, thick mane of silvery hair and golden highlights we wanted to play up. She loves her new tunic.
This is a tunic pattern cut on the bias. This linen is perfect for it. I ordered the IL019 INSIGNIA BLUE Softened. I love the structure that this fabric gives the finished tunic. It is a dream to cut and sew and I love the way it drape and the color. . In the Florida climate, it is just right.
This linen is perfect for Sashiko stitching. First, its opacity conceals the stitching on the reverse side. Second, it is sturdy enough to withstand the constant handling required with the embroidery work. Its best feature is its soft and buttery feel, which provides little resistance as the needle travels back and forth through the fabric. It was simple tactile pleasure holding it in my hands while stitching, and this greatly increased the meditative effect that comes with embroidery.
Not a completed garment, but this is the rolled up fabric after washing on warm and tumble drying on medium.
Rows of Sashiko stitches are secured by beginning and ending with knots, or with the no-knot method. For the traditional no-knot method, several back-stitches are used to secure the stitches. This works really well with Sashiko thread, and has the added bonus of making both sides of the fabric neat and presentable. You can learn more about Sashiko here: blog.fabrics-store.com/2021/04/01/hitomezashi-sashiko-on-the-ashton-top-part-two/
I decided to sew the PAOLA Jacket in Midweight INSIGNIA BLUE linen with contrasting white buttons. The fabric color reminded me of a favorite pair of worn-in denim blue jeans, but in a lighter weight and softer drape. Since I have wide shoulders and a straight body type, I chose to include only the bottom two pockets, omitting the top pockets for a less boxy style. You can read more about this project here: blog.fabrics-store.com/2021/03/11/pattern-review-paola-workwear-jacket-in-insignia-blue-linen/
Dining room curtains.
This blue linen was perfect for a romper I made for my baby boy's 1st birthday. He ended up wearing it for my brothers wedding and received so many compliments on how adorable he looked in it. The color had a beautiful tone to it - not too bright, but definitely not dark either. Absolutely adored it.
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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