IL020 Handkerchief Black Softened - 100% Linen Fabric - Light (3.7 oz/yd2), Width 58"
Darkness pervades Tacita Dean's artworks, falling over craggy rocks and epic mountains into inky, bottomless wells. BLACK Linen shares Dean's endless black, a colour that intensifies mystery and drama, cloaking and concealing everything it touches.
At a lighter weight of 3.5 ounces this 58 inch wide 100% linen is woven with finer threads to give it a smoother appearance. Referred to as lightweight or handkerchief linen, this fine, but surprisingly sturdy linen brings new meaning to the term "sheer elegance".
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 | IL020 Handkerchief |
| Content | 100% Linen |
| Type | PLAIN WEAVE |
| Color | BLACK |
| Width | 58 inch |
| Weight | 3.7 oz/yd2 |
| Thread size warp | 33.3 |
| Thread size weft | 33.3 |
| Thread count warp | 57 |
| Thread count weft | 44 |
Customer Questions and Answers
How strong is this fabric? I'm looking to make regency short stays out of it, so I need it to be really sturdy, but I want it to be breathable and light weight.
F|S Team
Hello, Yes, you can use this fabric or our medium weight fabrics for regency stays depending on your lining and inner fabrics.
How sheer is this? I'm thinking about making a blouse of this to wear over a blue heaven Il19 underdress and am wondering how much the blue will show through.
F|S Team
This fabric is not sheer.
What's the difference between this shade and Anthracite?
F|S Team
This is a true black whereas Anthracite is more of an off black.
I saw where someone had significant change in color. Since it is black does it change color a lot. I understand over time it will but it sounded like with the first washing.
F|S Team
When washing using our recommended washing instructions and a free and clear style detergent, we don't experience a difference in color.
How wide is this fabric?
F|S Team
The fabric width, 58" is listed above in the fabric specifications.
what does yd/2 mean?
F|S Team
it means per square yard. It is the method by which fabrics weights are measured.
I am using this black handkerchief weight to make veils and head scarfs for my Medieval recreation group. I pulled threads to be sure I got a true rectangle. I am doing a hand rolled hems.
This is my first light linen and I must say it is equal in quality to the heavy and medium I purchased before this. So excited to make a smock or something. Mostly I just like to sit and stare at it on my worktable, it is just so pretty that my whole room looks nicer with it there waiting for a project. The color did not bleed when I washed it cold/delicate and then light dry until damp. Then laid our flat to dry the rest of the way. Perfect drape.
I love this beautiful fabric and I am beyond pleased with the dress I made with it. The fabric arrived so quickly after I ordered it. It was wonderful to work with and the stitches are just beautiful on this fabric. I made myself a dress for my birthday.
I bought 9 yards of this for many projects. It started with a densely pressed feel and sheen with a deep black color. I followed all washing instructions carefully. It came out utterly softened and at least 2 shades lighter- a dark ish gray. I expect linen to gradually softened over time, part of why we love it, but this made me think the fabric will disintegrate far too quickly over time. I am hesitant to order again.
F|S Team
I am sorry to hear that the linen is not as expected. I will email you directly to discuss how we might be able to find a solution to this issue.
I made the closet core patterns pietra shorts and this fabric is perfect. I was apprehensive that is would be see through but it isn't when the garnet is on. The fabric is delicate yet very strong. I am planning on making the linen tank top with the fabric-store pattern.
Am just discovering the joy of hand-stitching and wearing 100% linen garments. I'm collecting Fabrics-store patterns and lightweight lined - haven't enjoyed sewing this much in forever - both Fabrics-store patterns and linen fabric are excellent quality.
I bought both black and white version of this linen, stabilized the edges, and preached it (separately.) Both fabrics tightened up some, yielding a surprisingly strong yet thin fabric. Not quite sheer, but thin enough for muggy summer days. The linen dried all wrinkled, and we know how that goes... a pain to iron. I had a number of doggie-bag items, so I waited until they were all prewashed and dried. Then I used my grandmother's old-world trick: set the linen out and sprinkle it with water, using your hand and not fussing much about it. Work up layers of nicely sprinkled linen, 2-4 layers at at time depending on thickness. Roll it up, wrap in a towel to prevent evaporation, and let rest overnight. The moisture will penetrate the fiber evenly, at which point the fabrics are all a breeze to iron. (I hang my ironed linen, either in trouser clips or draped over coat hangers.) Don't sprinkle more than you're willing to iron all at once. I'm looking forward to using this fabric for summer blouses and dresses, decorated with touches of lace or embroidered.
I cannot state enough how much I love this fabric. The black doesn't fade, nor does it bleed, after washing. The longer staple gives it a beautiful finished texture without a ton of lint. So wonderfully light and yet not sheer. It is so soft that when I pulled it out of the box to finish the edges and wash it, I ended up just wrapping myself in it for a while. It did stiffen up a bit after the first wash but that was what I wanted for the finished garment I was making. Once it was pressed and worked a bit it quickly regained it's remarkable texture. If I had to pick one fabric to use for the rest of my life, this would be it.
Loved the feel of this fabric. Sewed well and fraying was not a problem. Made the Mona Trapeze dress for my daughter and it looks great.
I pre-washed and dried as recommended and it came out beautifully. Great customer service, it was shipped within hours after I placed the order. I just ordered more fabric. I am now a staunch customer of F/S.
I used two yards for a dress length version of the Agustina top. Will definitely be making again in another color
Summer is in full swing and if you're like me, sometimes you just want to change it up and even out your strappy tank top tan lines (or you just want to feel a breeze on your back on a hot sunny day). I came across a ready-to-wear dress with a similar strappy backless feature and knew I wanted to try and make my own simplified version in lightweight linen (IL020). This dress is really just a collection of rectangles, featuring a strappy back tie situation with reinforcing cinch ties at the upper bust in front, and the under bust and waist line in the back. The skirt is two-tiered, but can be modified to be single tier or even up to a four-tiered bottom, if wanted. Tutorial here: blog.fabrics-store.com/2023/08/08/tutorial-how-to-self-draft-a-backless-summer-dress/
You made a beautiful dress. You look stylish and elegant, clever you!
Sew House Seven Romey blouse requires a soft, light weight linen and this fits the bill. The gathers in the peplum and sleeve are soft and drape well in this fabric.
Very Easy Very Vogue pattern. Criss-cross back with 6 one-inch red vintage buttons down the back of the skirt. Beautiful birthday dress! I will definitely order from fabrics-store.com again Thank you!
Terrific dress, one of a kind!
Thank you! One of my favorites!
Used the bit I got from the Doggie Bag for a display backgrounds for my artisan jewelry at our new art gallery.
Liah Dress by tina givens sewing pattern
Very elegant dress!
Hand Crafted Linen ' Michèle' Shirt Blouse / by Breathe Clothing Ms Beth Peterson Designer/Owner - BREATHE CLOTHING LLC beth.peterson@yahoo.com BREATHE Clothing: etsy.com/shop/BreatheAgainClothing BREATHE-AGAIN (Recycled) Clothing: etsy.com/shop/BreatheAgainDesign BREATHE FaceBook: facebook.com/breathedesign
Stylish blouse, good for you!
dress I made out of IL020. love the feel and weight of this linen and so easy to sew.
I made a sideless surcoat (black) and an underdress that has double sleeves. The over sleeves are made to have lacing on them, but I like them free falling. And I also made a hennin with black on the outside and lined with green. The green was representation of her skin and the black her clothing. The outfit was made for (SCA) Atlantian Kingdom's Spring Coronation 2013 and the theme was Villains, needless to say, I was Elphaba, Wicked Witch of the West. And yes, I Did have a broom.
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