IL020 Handkerchief Natural - 100% Linen Fabric - Light (3.7 oz/yd2), Width 58"
Natural is the earth made, not dyed, color of the flax plant once it is made into thread. No dyes, no bleach. The only thing that impacts the color of the cloth from one production to the next ( if it is more beige or grey) is the amount of sunshine and rain that particular flax harvest had.
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 |
| Color | NATURAL |
| 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
HEllo! Is there a medium weight version of this natural finish? I've made pants with the heavy rustic natural and they were great, but am looking for a slightly lighter option this time. Tahnk you.
F|S Team
Hello, We usually do stock a mediumweight natural, but at the moment we are completely sold out.
Can I make summer mens slacks with the lighweight hankerchief fabric? Will it be too shear?
F|S Team
Generally, we recommend mens slacks to be made of the IL019 or 4C22 which is mediumweight and heavyweight respectively.
I am planning some long sleeve summer dresses for my daughter out of this dress as she reacts to all forms of sunscreen and I want to protect her exceptionally fair skin. Can anyone recommend whether the 5ish oz or 3is oz is better for this? I would prefer not to have to make additional slip to wear underneath if it can be avoided so i don't know if the 3oz would be too sheer at the same time I don't want her to melt into a grease spot and I'm worried the 5oz is too heavy. Advice welcome!
F|S Team
The IL020 lightweight linen is sheer only in light colors. Medium and dark tones are opaque. This natural color is opaque.
which linen is best to make a soft long scarf
F|S Team
You have a few options. We love our IL030 gauze for a light and airy scarf. You may also enjoy our IL020 lightweight linen as it comes in a wider range of colors and has a lovely smooth surface.
Is this fabric undyed?
F|S Team
Yes this is not a dyed linen.
I want to make pants to bring on a trip to a tropical climate. Is this light weight 3.5-4 oz linen too sheer or light for pants?
F|S Team
This fabric can be lovely for pants. We would usually recommend our IL019 medium weight fabric for light pants for higher durability as well.
I have bought white 100%linen from you would like 6 yards of exactly same as I ordered. Please verify that it is same and that it was from you.
F|S Team
Please refer to your account under order history where we are showing you have purchased the IL019 Bleached Signature finish in the past.
what is the width of this fabric
F|S Team
This linen is 58 inches wide.
IL020 NATURAL In this fabric what is the shrinkage in warm wash and dryer? Can I assume it is not preshrunk? I think the user is yes but want to make sure. Thank You!
F|S Team
Expected shrinkage is 7-10% based on a cool to warm water wash - low heat dry. The linen is not pre-shrink.
The IL020 weight and grace and is perfect for the gathered Jemma skirt from Fibre Mood..
I used this cool, thin linen for workout wear: 1) Unstructured shorts with elastic waist. 2) Loose, v-neck pullover top from "medical scrubs" pattern. It is my favorite outfit for 100 degree weather workouts. Dries fast. Nice color for reflecting sun, but doesn't show dirt like white does. Very pleased.
F|S Team
These sound wonderful!
Wonderful light linen
This linen feels great. I wore linen for my museum job doing ‘livin'g history-18th century for over 20 years. I fell in live with the way it felt. Now retired, I am making modern adaptations of some of the things that were the most comfortable. I am thrilled that a former co-worker told me about this site. The reason I did not give this 5 stars is that the fabric was cut so crocked on the grain that I lost six inches.
I've looked for linen for a while. This is exactly what I wanted. The descriptions of the products great for helping decide which one to buy. This color will be part of a baby blanket. Can't wait to finish so I can wash and see how soft it will get!
I'm In Love With Your Linen
I've received my first linen yardage and will be ordering more. This linen is for a Native American Women's Southern Cloth Dance Shawl. I'll post a photo when it's finished.
Pillowcases, with about 3 inch hem, used a wing needle to hemstitch. Used a serger for the first seam, then a 3/8" seam on the sewing machine to finish the french seams. These are a gift for a friend. The handkerchief linen is very soft, and make lovely pillowcases.
This time I chose a ruffle dress from AYOminipatterns. This dress can be worn in summer or winter. Linen fabric is perfect for this project. In the second version, the fabric is lightweight natural linen, I added embroidery in the front, I really love embroidery and have been adding it everywhere lately. You can use contrasting linen to achieve interesting and beautiful combinations.
This skirt is the Jemma pattern from Fibre Mood issue#19.
Time for a new summer nightgown so I was super excited when this natural handkerchief weight went on sale. The machine embroidery added just the right touch.
This is my second linen nightgown after years of not sewing at all. I patterned it after Japanese-style linen dresses I saw on the internet. I threw out all my old nightgowns and now sleep IN linen, ON linen, BETWEEN linen-- I LOVE LINEN!!!
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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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Only non-chlorine. Bleach if needed.
Tumble dry low.
Medium steam iron.
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