100% Linen Cross Hatch - School Room Blues

Specifications:

Weight: Light

GSM: 130

Composition: 100% Linen

Width: 148cm / 58.3inch

Colour:

Shades: Featuring solid chalkblue yarns throughout, a nostalgic powder blue redolent of vintage eye palettes and childhood blackboard chalk.

Design: A solid allover hue that emphasises the plainweave striated details and characteristic linen slubs. This fabric is translucent when held to the light.

Overall: A classic, easytowear and stylish fabric, suited to most styles and wardrobes.

Properties:

Texture: Woven closely in superfine yarns for the classic, fine, washed shirtweight feel of linen.

Handle: A soft hand, yet crisp and structured. Stable in width and length with a gentle bias ease.

Drape: A clean, classic linen drape, perfect for delicate gathers and pleats, as well as crisp shirt details, pleats, and tucks.

Garment Suggestions:

Types: Ideal for gathering and tucking details as well as forming crisp pleats and structured details. Try flowing, layered dresses/skirts, jean-inspired trousers or even casual shirts.

Patterns: Patterns such as the Factory Dress and the Florence Dress by Merchent & Mills, and the Elodie Dress and the Charlie Caftan are fabulous choices for this fabric. It also pairs especially well with patterns such as thePattern Stash’s Cordelia Trousers,Amelia SkirtandLynsey Dungarees, as well asThe Ilford Jacketfor a stylish summer layer.

Other Uses:

Accessories: Make matching pieces such as headscarves, tote bags, or scrunchies.

Furnishings: Ideal for window drapes or cushions with embellishments.

Upcycling: Use your offcuts for lavender bags, table runners, and napkins, perfect for traditional crafts such as embroidery.