Linen fabric
You are looking for fabric linen For your sewing projects?
My Little Coupon offers a wide selection of Quality natural linen fabrics: Washed linen, Lin viscose, linen fabrics with patterns, printed linen fabrics and even linen Baumwolle... Buy your linen per meter, by large width or small packaging.
What is flax?
Flax fiber is a Natural vegetable fiber : tissues composed of linen are more fabrics ecological that most other subjects.
Linen is for example more ecological than the Baumwolle because the plant requires much less water than the Baumwolle To push.
This is a Solid, resistant, durable, breathable fabric which allows you to create clothes and accessories managers.
Material is crisp but we particularly appreciate its irregular touch and its natural appearance which will make all your sewing projects absolutely timeless.
Among the textile lines, there are:
- 100% linen canvases (which are sometimes associated with ramie, just as natural)
- Lins mixed with Baumwolle : linen Baumwolle
- Lins viscosses: which benefit both from the advantages of flax and the fluidity of viscose
- Linen jerseys (quite rare but it exists! And it is often more ecological than the jerseys of Baumwolle)
What to sew with linen?
For your clothing creations
Linen is a resistant and pleasant fabric to wear. Depending on the grammage and the composition, you will be able to create a multitude of projects with your flax coupon.
Inasmuch as clothing fabric, Lin allows you to sew:
- Linen jackets, timeless and classic of the spring/summer season
- Pants and linen combinations
- Bosses of straight and half-souples dresses
- Bosses of straight and mid-souples skirts
Linen is perfectly suited to sewing projects for the whole family: that you want to make Seam for women, man, child, baby : Everything is allowed with linen!
And for furnishings
Linen remains a must! Notably washed linen, an ideal fabric for furnishings, you can sew for example: curtains, sofa covers and armchairs, cushions, bed linen, tablecloths and towels, table runners, lampshades, carpets, cushion covers or wall taints!
For furnishings or clothing, the "fancy lines" will allow you to do wonders: look Our selection of fabrics in printed or patterns. Linen furnishings fabrics, natural elegance for your interior.
Where do the fitting fabrics come from?
Linen fabric, originally a humble plant, is one of the oldest textiles used by humanity. Today, It is particularly cultivated in France, where its culture has remarkable environmental advantages.
This plant grows quickly and requires neither watering, pesticides, nor fertilizers, making it an environmentally friendly material. The linen wires are fine, regular and incredibly resistant, making a material of choice for making clothes and furnishings.
What are the advantages of linen fabric for furnishings?
The assets of linen as a textile are multiple and make it a very popular material for clothing and interior decoration:
- Excellent thermoregulation: linen acts as a good insulation against cold and allows good ventilation during periods of heat.
- Rapid drying: thanks to its high absorption capacity, linen dries quickly after being exposed to humidity.
- Resistance and solidity: linen tissues are renowned for their sustainability and their ability to maintain their original appearance for many years.
- Smooth and regular appearance: linen has a naturally soft texture which gives it an elegant appearance as a furniture or ready-to-wear fabric.
- Natural and biodegradable material: linen is an environmentally friendly choice, because it is entirely biodegradable.
- Durability: with good maintenance, the linen fabrics can be kept in perfect condition for many years.
How to sew linen?
Linen is a material Quite easy to sew.
If you are a beginner in sewing, it is completely accessible.
Besides, if you need advice to choose your first fabric, we invite you to read this article: What fabrics to choose to start sewing? 7 Easy -to -sew fabric ideas accompanied by couture advice and inspirations to get started!
If you choose A lin-viscosis On the other hand, your linen will be a little more difficult to handle, especially during the cut.
Do not hesitate to use weights and pin your fabric well.
As with most fabrics, it is always recommended to Wash and iron your linen in linen Before you get into your Couture project.
Indeed, many fabrics shrink at the first washing; In fact, it is better to always prepare your fabric (decay) in order to cut your pieces with the right dimensions.
Then sewing sewing samples to determine the right point length.
In terms of thread, you can choose polyester seam threads but when you sew natural materials, you can also opt for natural composition threads, such as threads of Baumwolle.
Lin can sometimes be transparent, Especially for light colors. In this case, do not hesitate to provide a lining.
You can consult Our quality liners selections, ready to be upcycled.
