IL019 MONUMENT Softened - 100% Linen - Middle (5.3 oz/yd2)
The cold, silvery hue of MONUMENT Linen flooded across French Impressionist Gustave Caillebotte's Parisian scenes, capturing the shimmering, majestic grandeur of the newly built city.
Fascinated by photography, Caillebotte invested the same dazzling
qualities of light into his canvases, letting surfaces glisten and
reflect with a mirror-like sheen. Refined, sophisticated grey and silver
tones were his preferred palette, reflecting the glossy stone, polished
surfaces and heavy metals of the refurbished Parisian cityscape that
was rising all around him.
At a medium weight of 5.3 ounces, this 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.
Fabric specifications:
| Article : | IL019 Multi Purpose |
| Content : | 100% Linen |
| Type : | BASIC |
| Thread size warp : | 17.9 |
| Thread size weft : | 17.9 |
| Thread count warp : | 46 |
| Thread count weft : | 37 |
| Color : | MONUMENT |
| Weight : | 5.3 oz/yd2 |
| Width : | 59 inch |
Sewing bliss
Add my name to all the fans. Wonderful to work with and feels so good on. Plus the speed with which you filled my order was amazing so I am a fan of F/S as well. Cannot wait to think up a new project
Gorgeous color and drape
I have to say that I am obsessed with linen right now. It's a good thing that fabric-store.com exists! Monument is a gorgeous color. It does have a blue undertone. What I would call Confederate blue. I made a set of sheets for someone else out of it, and almost kept them for myself! I guess I'm just going to have to wait for the next sale, and make that happen.
Those cute pillows!!
I just wanted to tell Rosemarie how cute those pillows are that she did the machine applique and embroidery on.....adorable!! I want to do something like this when I can find the time...thank you for sharing!
Another color opinion
This is a lovely fabric. Just right for summer pants. Washed up beautifully and didn't unravel too much. The color was a bit of a surprise. I would call it a silver gray. Definitely a cool color that would be complemented with silver jewelry, not gold. I'd maybe even go so far as to say it looks like some denim jeans I have, so in that respect it could be called a neutral. But it's not a neutral gray by any stretch.
Another color opinion
This is a lovely fabric. Just right for summer pants. Washed up beautifully and didn't unravel too much. The color was a bit of a surprise. I would call it a silver gray. Definitely a cool color that would be complemented with silver jewelry, not gold. I'd maybe even go so far as to say it looks like some denim jeans I have, so in that respect it could be called a neutral. But it's not a neutral gray by any stretch.
Perfect for curtains
This fabric is beautiful! The color does have a blue tint to the gray, which is perfect for my baby boy's new room. It is very slight. I plan to put his restoration hardware tent right by these curtains and grays are very close. It is easy to work with and soft. Great linen for a great price!
Not gray as expected
I agree with one of the other reviewers. This fabric is not gray, but a odd shade of blue. Will be returning it. However, the texture of the linen is wonderful and the weight just right for curtains.
Monumental, indeed
Let me start by saying I am no sewer.:) but I kept reading how awesome linen sheets were, and my wallet can't afford to pay $150 for a sheet. That's when I decided to take my mom's sewing machine and make them myself. Somehow I found the fabrics-store website and by reading, I figured the 5.3weight would ho just fine for bed sheets. from all the colors, this was the most interesting! I waited almost a month for it to go on sale and bought 10yd. I was nervous and excited in the same time. Once I opened fhe package, I fell in love with it. I prewashed it(as I read in the comments) and it took me 3 nights to finish a sheet with 2 pillow cases(told you I'm a beginner). Despite my lack of experience, it was a breeze to work with this fabric. It's practically sewing itself. Today I am washing them today the 1st time, and I am so curious how they will come out. I have some fabric left and my hands are itching to make a simple tank top. Until then, I will attach a picture of the sheet and pillow cases on our bed.
Perfect, as always
I love this linen, I am so happy I found your site. I have purchased several colors and am never disappointed
Love it
Wonderful color...undertones of green and blue. I made two tunic tops with it and they are wonderfully light but little see through. Considering pillowcases.
Fabulous
I LOVE this fabric. I am currently working with it to make a dress and I keep stopping and staring at the fabric. The color is a beautiful rich grey and the feel of the fabric is soft but not wimpy. For anyone wondering about the weight of the fabric, it is a medium weight. It is neither heavy nor see-through. It's perfect for the dress I am making, but you could also make anything out of it- pants, jacket, tunic, etc. I will definitely be making more garments out of this fabric.
A new stash standard for me!
This is an outstanding 'gray': it has terrific depth of color & is a marvelously unexpected neutral that matches all sorts of other, unexpected colors. I really can't say enough about the value of this color dye: it works as an historical color, as a very modern color, as a trim & as a base color trimmed with other pieces. The sample photos posted are particularly impressive with the variation they illustrate for this colorway: a modern apron, modern/historic pants, a classic ladies dress - now that is versatility! I like this for soft trousers as a break from black or navy & also for very stylish, modern-looking kitchen linens (bread bags, aprons, towels & napkins). I hope Fabrics-Store makes 'Monument' FOREVER!
My first linen garment
I'm in love with this linen. I've been intimidated to sew linen because I have an old Japanese sewing machine that has no features, other than foreword and backwards. So I read some tutorials on Fabric-store and jumped in! I made a tunic from Simple Modern Knitting from this beautiful fabric, my new favorite : )
Beautiful color!
Monument is the perfect title for this color linen. It's not a drab gray, but rather a color with depth and clarity. I have made tea towels from it and it is very absorbent, dries quickly and is ready for reuse. I am falling more and more in love with linen.
Lovely to look at
I am making a pair of 1860's gentleman's trousers with this linen. The hand of this softened linen is lovely. It sews very well. Even having to pick out my mistakes is not too bad on this fabric. When needed, it irons to a crisp line. This is not the first item I have sewn using this weight linen. I go back to it again and again.
This was so easy to sew and feels great on. Cannot wait for the warmer weather or might try it with something underneath.Thinking of making a slightly longer version.
Loved using this weight to make this bow tie as a gift for a cousin. This linen was a cinch to sew through!
Love this fabric but it is definitely a blue-grey and the colour in the photo shows the exact colour once washed. This fabric is fabulous to work with and as it was my first project, I should have heeded the warnings that it would become addictive. My intent is to have my entire wardrobe in linen - I can't get enough. I've got some other projects on the go and will post when done. I "thank you" for feeding my addiction - it's keeping me out of trouble!, although my husband probably wouldn't thank you as much because I just keep buying more! Planning some home decor projects with the jacquards over the fall and winter!
Resume Cloak based on Period Armorial of Anton Tirol. Used IL019 Monument for the cloak and IL020 Whisper for the lining.
Here's another shot of this color I use for linen pants in my shop. I don't see any colored undertones. It looks perfectly gray to me, and my clients seem to love it :) gypsyandfree.etsy.com
I love this color! It's the perfect middle gray in my opinion. Not too dark, not too light. I love working with this linen and use it for many items on my etsy site gypsyandfree.etsy.com
Monument, Marigold and natural
Machine embroidery on natural heavy linen
Tunic with asymmetric hem in IL019 MONUMENT
Love this color.
I love this weight linen for my aprons. This is a Men's Japanese apron. itshandmadebyarianne.etsy.com
Beautiful color, I made dress
Am I crazy thinking got the wrong fabric, or is this large a variation to be expected? The sample I ordered is what I expected this color to be - grey. The fabric is very blue. Not sure if I'll use it or return it. Has anyone else had the colour be so off before?
98 x 98 duvet cover using IL019 Monument. Pattern used: sewmamasew.com/2014/09/how-to-make-a-duvet-cover/ For my little boy's room :) Meredith
Absolutely lovely lightweight linen. This tunic is my very first creation out of Fabrics-Store.com linen, and I love it! It looks great with jeans, and color is very versatile - fits many of my outfits. You got me as a customer :) I hope to make some nice linen pieces for my knitsha.etsy.com store :)
Very good quality fabric
Monument bed sheet and pillow cases. Looks great with our dark furniture and dark curtains. Actually, I think of it as a neutral - I think it goes with anything
MONUMENT. It was easy to work with, washes well and not much trouble to iron. Love it!
Could not agree more with the other reviews raving about this grey. It's deep, rich tone is very flattering, and it sews up beautifully. Love the Doggie Bag offerings and the chance to make a cute, cool summer top for under $15!
Made this table runner using all FS linen fabrics in grays and blues, including monument. Love the weight of these fabrics, and the richness of the colors. etsy.com/shop/linneaandcompany
Most of my clothing line is done using Fabrics-Store Linens. The linens are exceptional and a delight to work with. Here is an example of an order of my S.O.C pants for a boutique in Australia. Warmly, Beth B R E A T H E Ms Beth Peterson beth.peterson@yahoo.com ETSY Shop - B R E A T H E: etsy.com/shop/BreatheAgainClothing BREATHE Facebook: facebook.com/breathedesign
Foamfighting tunic in IL019 Monument and Black.
Linen tunic from Simple Modern Sewing. Perfect match for this beautiful fabric!
This linen is gorgeous. A soft hand and beautiful drape make it simply dreamy. I use IL019 for my aprons (and napkins and runners...) and love that they are luxurious, durable, and functional. Wonderful product! --Amy Stone ponyandpoppy.etsy.com
FABRIC SAMPLE DETAILS
IL019 MONUMENT Softened - 100% Linen - Middle (5.3 oz/yd2)
Sample Size: 2" x 3.5" (Including Swatch Card)
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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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Linen
Machine wash cold.
Gentle cycle.
Only non-chlorine. Bleach if needed.
Tumble dry low.
Medium steam iron.
Semilinen
- Machine wash cold.
- Gentle cycle.
- Only non-chlorine. Bleach if needed.
- Tumble dry low.
- Medium steam iron.