Linen cloth

[Coppertopquilter]

I was browsing etsy for fabric and came across linen cloth fabric. I've done a search for patterns or usage but can't seem to find anything. What would i use line fabric for? What's the weight? I'm thinking it would make pretty curtains but not sure of the thickness. TIA!

[Sandy Navas]

Linen is quite often used in clothing, for tablecloths and napkins, or other decorating projects. Draperies - quite possibly - I'd line it though.

[Sharyn J]

Purses, chair covers, home decor projects, clothing. Most 100% linen needs to be dry-cleaned. There are some 50-50 blends, which are probably washable, but I've never used it.

It would make nice draperies, but you'd have to line them. (And dry-clean)

[Coppertopquilter]

So basically high maintenance fabric? Its losing its luster now!

[Jean Sewing Machine]

I bought several weights of linen from this store. Www.Fabrics-store.com. They have 5 or 6 different weights of linen, it is 58-60" wide, washes like a dream, drapes beautifully, and the heavy weight is great for upholstery, totebags. Linen comes in natural colors and beautiful dyed colors. I think it is yummy. It will fray, and it will wrinkle and it is heavier in weight than cotton. Lots of re-enactors and Renaissance Fair people use it for costumes, as it is an authentic fabric that was used in prior centuries. And it breathes, so it isn't so hot. I have linen pants made for summer wearing, and many people who live in hot climates wear linen clothing because it is a cool fabric to wear.

[Hulamoon]

Nice site Jean! I was looking for some linen a couple of weeks ago and bought a faux one. It was just for a craft project but I will save this one for next time!

I have a pretty pink blouse in light weight linen and it's so comfortable. I think I see some draw string pants are in my future. Do you use the light for pants?

[Hulamoon]

Just bumping for Jean so I can find out what weight to get for pants

[Jean Sewing Machine]

I bought the pants.

The lightest weight is like gauze, would make good curtains, so I would go with the next weight up. I think they will let you return it if it isn't right or what you want. I bought this last spring, don't remember exactly what weight I bought. I know I did buy the lightest weight, for some poets shirts but when I washed it, it was very very lightweight, too light for my project.

[Jean Sewing Machine]

Just bumping for Jean so I can find out what weight to get for pants

I just looked at the website again. I would say the middle weight for structured pants IL020, and light weight for drawstring pants, IL 019. Wash it first before you cut it, because it will shrink. I dried mine in the dryer, it came out soft and supple. It will dry scratchy if you line dry it.

[Hulamoon]

Thanks! It's so humid here so that weight sounds great. And yea no structured pant's right now.