IL020 Handkerchief Bleached - 100% Linen - Light (3.7 oz/yd2)
Bleached color is achieved by "stripping" the natural pigment out of the fibers( just like you would with bleaching hair). What you are left with is a very soft shade that is just ever so slightly an off-white color.
Bleached is the basics of any project and loves being dyed. It is actually what we use to dye the colors. A truly versatile base and a must-have addition to your fabric repertoire.
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".
Fabric specifications:
| Article : | IL020 Handkerchief |
| Content : | 100% Linen |
| Type : | PLAIN WEAVE |
| Thread size warp : | 33.3 |
| Thread size weft : | 33.3 |
| Thread count warp : | 57 |
| Thread count weft : | 44 |
| Color : | BLEACHED |
| Weight : | 3.7 oz/yd2 |
| Width : | 58 inch |
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Customer Questions and Answers
How many yards are on a bolt?
F|S Team
The bolts are sold as 20 yards but are not pre-cut. For example if you needed 40 yards you would order 2 bolts and receive 40 continuous yards not 20 and 20.
My mother has a collection of Fiestaware in all different colors. I purchased 6 different colors of this linen and made napkins for her. 2 of each color. I had left over fabric from each color so I made a scarf of each color. The texture is so soft! Very luxurious feeling against your skin. I just ordered more to make more scarves for gifts and for a blouse.
Call it post-Covid crazy, but I started making clothes this year. It was a pure pleasure to work with the mid weight bleached linen and the 18thC-inspired shirt (not as floofy as a historical garment) turned out, if I do say so myself, gorgeous.
**This is a correction for my original review** This stuff is top 5 fabrics, easily (imo)! In it's original form, it's super easy to work with. I made pjs for my son. Yes, it was a bit precarious. For a fabric that is akin to paper, it can seem like the article of clothing you're making may turn out stuff and rough. Well I'm here to tell you - that didn't happen. The first pair I made are amazing (they've been washed and softened the most). I'm seriously thinking about making sheets with this brilliant fabric! Yes, I was wrong. I judged a 'book by it's cover's and happily, I was wrong wrong wrong! I LOVE it when that happens with fabric. Another accidental discovery that I may have never found if I had encountered it in-store. Great again, FS. Great again!
Shibori Blanket
I have used many weights of Fabric-Store linen and this one is my favorite. Since I had plenty of scraps in my stash of varying weights, I decided they would be good candidates for practicing the Shibori dye technique. I dyed each piece in a different pattern and was amazed at all the designs. I then pieced it all together and created a blanket with a dark blue, rustic linen also from Fabric-Store as a backing. This will make a very nice holiday gift!
I have ordered from this wonderful site for years. Their fabrics are fabulous. Their service is impeccable. I love this light weight linen for so many things from living history to everyday items. it is a pleasure to work with and so is Fabric Store.
Using Il20 bleached linen, a turtle design was first painted on the back of the jacket using fabric paints. After heat setting, an ice dye technique was used to create the mottled effect. I also make shawls from this same fabric, sometimes bleached, sometimes in colors, but I find that the hand dyed projects sell the best.
A girl's Christmas outfit using the wonderful 'crimson' medium weight linen and the 'bleached 3.7 oz' white linen. Designed by Lyn Tayler Lee for 'Era Of Make Believe' Etsy store: etsy.com/listing/1318677506/girls-dirndldress-apron-poinsettia-petal?click_key=3ada3ec97421a87fb7bd64759686fd13bfef8ffa%3A1318677506&click_sum=ad46b47f&ref=shop_home_active_1&frs=1&sts=1
Shibori dye technique used on various weight of linen.
I Just finished my blouse out of IL020 and loved every step of the sewing process and love the finished product. The fabric is fabulous to work with. Embroidery designs is from EveEmbroideryShop.
Using 1 bottle of RIT Navy dye, hemmed a 2 yard swatch a fabric and made this tablecloth.
FABRIC SAMPLE DETAILS
IL020 Handkerchief Bleached - 100% Linen - Light (3.7 oz/yd2)
Sample Size: 2" x 3.5" (Including Swatch Card)
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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
