IL019 All-purpose Monument Softened - 100% Linen Fabric - Medium (5.3 oz/yd2), Width 58"

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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 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 MONUMENT
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
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Customer Questions and Answers

Mina profile image

Is LI019 Monument scheduled to come back into stock? It precisely matches the grey in a Spoonflower print which I want to use for the bodice of a blouse. And when I say precisely, I mean that the color change they each do in sun versus shade is the same ! I hope that a new dye lot would do that too ...

Mina • June 7, 2023
Lauren profile image F|S Team

Hello, I don't see it in the incoming fabrics for June, please email customer service in July to see if it is on the restock list :)

Lauren • June 7, 2023
PD

What is the best fabric for casual, simple dinner napkins? I don't want to iron them.

Paddy • September 24, 2022
Maureen  profile image F|S Team

You would want to take a look at our IL019 middleweight linen. You will have some wrinkles, but to mitigate them, dry on low heat and remove damp, smooth out and air dry.

Maureen • September 24, 2022
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Costumes

As usual, the fabric is a dream for making costumes and garments.

Maura • July 17, 2022
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Jessica  profile image wizard wear

I decided to make an Assembly Line caftan out of this linen. It feels a little heavier than the other medium weight linens I have purchased but I really love it. I do feel kind of like Gandalf the grey in this and am considering making a wizard hat to go with it. I can not figure out how to add a photo to any of my reviews.

Jessica • July 3, 2021
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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

Pat • March 5, 2021
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MR
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.

Mary • February 1, 2021
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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!

Janet • May 30, 2019
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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.

Jan • March 26, 2018
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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.

Jan • March 26, 2018
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AC
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!

Adrienne • January 1, 2018
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DR
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.

Donna • January 1, 2018
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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.

Viorica • January 1, 2018
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I made the Akira pants and added back pockets. It was so easy to work with! I've now made 4 pairs of these pants with different variations. Since I don't have any hips I like having the drawstring to help keep my pants up! I love the weight of this fabric. Very comfortable and soft!

KyleLynn • April 24, 2022

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.

Pat • March 5, 2021

Loved using this weight to make this bow tie as a gift for a cousin. This linen was a cinch to sew through!

Elise • January 20, 2020

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!

Tamra • August 31, 2018

Resume Cloak based on Period Armorial of Anton Tirol. Used IL019 Monument for the cloak and IL020 Whisper for the lining.

Katheryn • August 20, 2018

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

Carla • October 29, 2017

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

Carla • October 29, 2017

Monument, Marigold and natural

Rosemarie • September 22, 2017

Machine embroidery on natural heavy linen

Rosemarie • September 22, 2017

Tunic with asymmetric hem in IL019 MONUMENT

Maria • September 16, 2017
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