IL019 All-purpose Olive Branch Fs Signature Finish - 100% Linen Fabric - Medium (5.3 oz/yd2), Width 58"
OLIVE BRANCH Linen's earthy green rolls outwards across Hieronymus Bosch's fantastical scenes, forming endless pastures of muddy grass and fervent trees that evoke the utopian paradise of Eden. His paintings are brimming with moralizing stories about life, love, loss, and repentance, as impish humans, birds, fish, insects, and machines form mini-dramas that play out in a complex myriad of theatrical sequence.
But it is the paradisiacal, olive green landscape that unites them, a soft neutral with golden undertones, which, when bedecked with small patches of glistening jewel tones, sparkles with vitality and life.
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.
Our FS Signature Finish was developed exclusively for us using a special process that makes this linen super soft with a comfy, classic look you'll love at first sight.
As a bonus, this process removes almost all of the initial shrinkage, giving you more fabric to get your projects done.
This finish makes the linen as soft as butter. Yep, 100% linen that feels and drapes and sews as no linen you have ever encountered. Because the fabric has been pre-shrunk for you - it will be less than the base cloth width.
Fabric specifications:
| Article | IL019 All-Purpose |
| Content | 100% Linen |
| Type | PLAIN WEAVE |
| Color | OLIVE BRANCH |
| 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 |
Customer Questions and Answers
Would this fabric be appropriate for crewel embroidery? Is it opaque?
F|S Team
IL019 will be a good weight of fabric for crewel embroidery. This is a medium weight of fabric and it's not opaque. We are offering sample swatches , it's maybe a good idea to order sample swatch and check the weight of this fabric.
Is a yard the minimum amount that can be purchased?
F|S Team
Yes, 1 yard is our minimum cut and we sell our fabrics in 1 yard increments. If you're wanting something smaller, you may like to try your luck in our doggy bag remnants section which sometimes has small cuts at big discounts.
Do colors of fabric differ depending on fabric treatment? Specifically, I'm looking at "olive branch" in softened and in signature, and the softened version looks greener while the signature version is browner. Do these two actually differ in color or is it just an incidental difference in the photos?
F|S Team
Hello, sometimes the signature and softened may have slightly different color, this is more due to the batch of linen that is dyed as subtle variations may occur between harvests and the type of linen used. This is very rare and mostly occurs between different weights of linen, than between finishes. So the Olive Branch in softened and signature are the same :)
Would this fabric be appropriate for unlined drapes or would it be better to line.? I want drapes to be light filtering. If I were to line what fabric would you recommend? From reading description this fabric is pre shrunk. Is that correct?
F|S Team
Hello, This fabric would indeed be light filtering. We recommend getting a yard to try out it the fabric will filter the light how you imagine for your particular window direction and your desired hanging method. This fabric has minimal shrinkage of around 3%, so you should still pre-wash your drapes to ensure they do not shrink down the line when you clean them.
Where is this fabric made/sourced?
F|S Team
Our linen is grown and processed throughout Eastern Europe. For additional information on our linen please refer to this article in our help center support.fabrics-store.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000218746-Linen-Quality-Certification
So, after the pre-shrinking process, what is the actual width of the fabric?
F|S Team
You can expect it to come down to a 55 inch width.
I am a first time buyer for your linen and have not sewed with linen for a while. Would this be a good weight for a pair of loose fitting slacks?
F|S Team
Yes this linen makes up into beautiful slacks.
Would this be a good weight for a shawl?
Yes. I made several shawls, different colors with this weight. Doubles as a bath sheet. I really like them.
I've been using the 'Olive Branch softened' for over a year. Since I can no longer purchase that product, I bought the signature finish for the first time. The luxurious sheen it used to have is now gone, and there is too much pilling. Could you tell me why this is happening?
F|S Team
Hello, The sheen can disappear from this fabric for a range of reasons, We recommend making sure you are washing the fabric using a cool/ warm gentle wash and low heat dry with a free and clear style detergent. For more information please see our helpful article here: support.fabrics-store.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000218543-Fabric-Care-Pre-washing-and-Washing-your-Cotton-and-Linen-Fabrics
I used this recently to see a pair of shorts and it's so light and silky, and I will definitely use it to sew a few more wardrobe staples. Only disappointment is the color. I was expecting something more bronze like the picture would indicate but in reality it's pretty straightforwardly olive.
F|S Team
We're so glad you love the feel of this linen, and are sorry that the color on your monitor is different from the true color of the fabric, In future, you may like to get samples to see the color in person before committing to your yardage.
Great fabric to work with!
Love the natural look of this fabric!
Great Color!
One of my favorites! Getting a great shade of 'olive' fabric is difficult but this one is perfect!
I have roman shades in my kitchen that are olive, white and light blue and I wanted to make drapes to go with them. I ordered samples and olive branch and powder blue were perfect matches. I made drapes in bleached, with a border of olive branch and powder blue, and they are gorgeous. Not colors I would have ever really thought of putting together, but I love it. Going to order some more to do a few more projects.
This came quickly! I was going to make a skirt then decided to do a dress. Glad it came so fast to continue my project. This is amazing fabric to work with and wear.
Great fabric to work with!
I love this fabric and the color is the perfect shade of 'olive'!
I used 3 yards of the olive branch linen to make a couple tunics. The fabric is a lovely natural brownish green color and was very easy to sew with. My fabric came quickly and was beautiful! It is a great weight for clothing, and the tunics get softer with each wash.
Perfect weight for garments!
First off, this fabric arrived SO QUICKLY, I got it prewashed and ready to sew while my project idea was still fresh in my head. I love that it's opaque, while still light weight and flowy. It has great drape. I will absolutely be sewing with more of this mid weight linen!
Great fabric to work with!
Excellent color, texture, and quality fabric.
I haven't made anything with my medium weight Olive Branch fabric yet, but so far it seems up to the quality I would expect from FS. I'm always wondering how different colors look compared to other shades and in different lighting, so I thought I'd made a photo showing that with some of my different shades of green. Of course everything looks different on different monitors, but hopefully this is helpful.
I made the Capucine robe. For the fabric I chose perhaps my favourite colour ever, the IL019 All-purpose Olive Branch Fs Signature Finish linen. Words truly cannot express how soft and luxurious this fabric feels, I honestly have a hard time taking this robe off after a shower! As usual, it was a pleasure to sew with, and it is an even greater pleasure to wear.
I have sewn with so many different types of linen, and this is by far one of my favorites. My favorite fabric used to be a linen and rayon blend, because the rayon would give the linen more drape, and it tended to be less scratchy. But this Fabrics-Store linen is soft and drapey right away, without the added rayon. I tried a few different types of interfacing with this fabric, and it took to all of them so nicely. It still kept its softness. I had no problem sewing buttonholes and getting a nice press on the collar and cuffs. This is going to be one of my favorite shirts!
An olive green linen cloak and a black linen dress. Both medium weight. Patterned and hand made by Grommets Leathercraft grommetsleathercraft.com
By the time I got around to photographing and posting this embroidered Mexican style dress, it had been washed and worn several times by my daughter for whom it was made. It is mid calf length with pockets, and an embellished hem. I wanted to post the full length picture, but this site distorts it into a square, making it look very short and squat so I opted for the close-up of the embroidered top. As with all linen garments, the more it is washed and worn the better it gets!
Did you embroider that ? Beautiful!
Love these linens for making children's elf cloaks! Medium weight and easy to sew! Great colors: Olive Branch, Beets, Brownstone! Made by Lyn Tayler Lee for my Etsy store: etsy.com/listing/1480885045/childs-elf-pixie-medieval-renaissance
This IL019 Olive Branch linen fabric makes a lovely and cozy Vali Dress, pattern by Pattern Fantastique. This color seems to morph with sunlight seeming more olive in light. Love it!!!
Used IL019 Olive Branch for this quilted vest (w/ on seam pockets) based on a recent FS blog. Lined with IL019 Natural Mix. These fabrics sew up so nicely!
This linen was the PERFECT choice for a new base layer for my Elven Ranger kit for Ren Faire this year. (The long sleeved garment in the photo.) Just thick enough to not be too light, while being super breathable... an absolute necessity for hot Faire days when wearing leather armor. It was a dream to work with, as well, especially for an amateur just getting started.
The perfect shade of 'olive'! I used the medium weight 'olive branch' linen for the pinafore section of this little girl's outfit. Created and by Lyn Tayler Lee for E'ra Of Make Believe' Etsy store: etsy.com/listing/1340934777/girls-thanksgiving-woodland-christmas
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