Introduction:

This superb soft crinkle textured linen, rayon and polyamide blend comes to you in a classic sand tone, making it ideal for a plethora of pleasing garment projects. A new addition to the website and manufactured by the same renowned European company as our summer Linens of 2021. These new additions are the same quality and with even more colours designs and natural fibre types.

Colour:

Dune - Traditional Textured Linen Blend is mainly linen has a little added polyamide-nylon which gives the rayon a versatile stretch. with a lovely linen Textured and soft natural tones. Suitable whether you are clothing you and yours, or producing a range of niche boutique wear. Natural fibre blend fabrics with timeless appeal. 

Weave:

Dune boasts a wonderfully textured look and feel. This is thanks to the linen yarns and close texture dobby weave (when viewed closely the weave is arranged in tiny squares). This wholesome natural blend fabric boasts a reassuringly weighty soft drape quality and comfortable stretch/ease. A woven 7mm navy selvedge on both edges creates the opportunity to be featured in your designs. We think it will look striking used at cuffs, hemlines and feature yoke details.

Garment Suggestion:

Classic neutrals form the mainstay of many wardrobes and this cool linen blend can be worn all through the seasons. Dune will make stylish key pieces. We think this gorgeous fabric has a very artisan like quality, Reenactors and Cosplayers will love this! Perfect for creating Folk Style clothing (add some personalised embroidery and these will become heirlooms of the future) or seriously stylish chic pieces worthy of a Vogue photoshoot. 

Our very own Pattern Stash: Cordelia Trousers, Amelia Skirt, Lynsey Dungarees & Jemima Waistcoat are suitable to use with the medium weight linens which have slightly more structure. The use of interfacing and or interlining may be required on areas that require more structure such as waistbands, collars etc.

The Layer Up Collection by Sew Different is also ideal for creating a capsule wardrobe of fresh spring-summer Linen and (Linen blend) makes you will want to take through into autumn. 

This excellent fabric will pleat, tuck and form full gathers perfect for re-creating historical styles and the current trend for prairie/buffet style dresses (Wildergown style), Boho & "#cottagecore" style clothing. Look to designers such as Gudrun Sjoden for style inspiration with a folk style twist. 

Folkwear Patterns have an extensive range of historical-based shirts, blouses and dress patterns suitable for modern-day wear but based on timeless designs for beautiful slow sewing projects sure to become heirlooms of the future. Folkwear - Croatian Shirt 117 is a fine example and well worth spending time on.

For chic styles look to the classic elegant lines of pattern makers such as The Makers Atelier - The Tie Detail Top. Merchant and Mills - The Trapeze Dress and The Assembly Line - Long Sleeve Tunic and Cuff Dress Pattern. Choose simple sleek lines and cuts for perennial style and garments which fall elegantly from the body.

For super comfy trouser patterns, Style Arc - Bob Woven Pants and Folkwear 119 Sarouelles are excellent.

Specifications:

Weight: Medium

GSM: 230

Composition: 45% Linen, 41% Rayon & 14% Polyamide Nylon

Width: 154cm / 60.6inch + (1cm navy feature selvedge)

Pattern repeat: N/A

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