IL020 Handkerchief Gouache Softened - 100% Linen Fabric - Light (3.7 oz/yd2), Width 58"
Fabric specifications:
Fabric By The Yard
There is a pale, almost lilac tinge to GOUACHE
Linen's pastel blue, echoing the dreamy, mystical light of Belgian
Surrealist Rene Magritte. Master of the uncanny, Magritte transformed
familiar objects into magical or metaphorical symbols by floating them
amidst hazy, pastel skies and airy white clouds, letting them drift off
into another world, where lucid dreams unfold.
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".
The cloth is Softened so we have added a softener to give it a silkier hand. The fabric has not been laundered so shrinkage will still have to be taken into consideration (shrinkage depends on fabric weave and laundering method).
| Article | IL020 Handkerchief |
| Content | 100% Linen |
| Type | PLAIN WEAVE |
| Color | GOUACHE |
| 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 |
| Thread Color Match (Gutermann) | 267 |
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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.
We also suggest that if you are combining one or more of these types of colors with lighter colors that you pre-wash the linens seperately and once the item is completed do not launder again, but Dry Clean.
- • Machine wash cold
- • Gentle cycle
- • Only non-chlorine bleach if needed
- • Tumble dry low
- • Medium steam iron
- • Do not use Perm Press cycle in wash or dry
Question & Answers
Would this fabric be a good choice for sheets? I would prefer this color in IL19 but you're no longer caring in the light blue color closest to this one.
F|S Team
You can use IL020 Handkerchief linen for sheets . IL019 Light Blue will be back in stock by the end of August .
Would this work for the Anca blouse?
F|S Team
Yes, this fabric would work perfectly for a light and airy Anca Blouse.
can i order this by the bolt?
F|S Team
Yes, this item is available by the bolt. You can order it here: fabrics-store.com/fabric-bolts/linen-fabric-IL020-gouache-softened-light-bolt20
Customer Reviews
Used this for the back of a quilt and I am already thinking of making another one with it. It is a gorgeous color, feels wonderful, washes great, and just quilted so nicely! Highly recommend
I absolutely love this color! I can't wait to make it up. Your fabric is really wonderful to sew with.
This fabric is beautiful and so is the color. Best to get steamed at dry cleaners when done making garment. Makes for a stunning finish! Needs lining in front if making clothes
Fabulous color. I can't wait to make my favorite summer top.
Exquisite Quality! Smoothly Woven Handkerchief Linen! Long Staple Fibers that Drape so lovely with a Beautiful "Hand!" Will be a Beautiful Nightgown!!!
This fabric is a stunning cool blue with purple hints. It is lightweight and perfect for making summer garments - just wear a slip underneath. Lovely quality, overall thrilled with this fabric.
Just finished my summer dress with a little vest such a nice colour
This is so nice to work with in fact it is the 6 colour so glad I found this site I'm 74 and can't find a pleasing fashion in the stores and when I do I know that I can make 5 or 6 outfits
Gouache is a beautiful light blue with just a hint of violet in it. I made this lightweight linen into curtains, and painted the room the same color. The results were uniquely beautiful, and very restful on the eyes.
Really love the color and the feel of this linen. So soft and love the soft blue. So glad I found this fabric store!
Finished Projects
Catriona Pattern Blouse
FS Phoebe in IL020 Gouche. Oh, what a lovely blue! When sewing, be sure to use smaller-than-normal stitch length for bias binding in IL020.
We sell monogrammed baby and wedding books covered with fabric inside and out and journaling inside pages. waycooldesigns.com Susie Burns, the owner
Used this lightweight linen to make a summer kimono-style wrap dress (Victory Patterns Trina Dress). The linen is light enough to wear on summer days. I love the colour, and how this dress turned out!
I hand-stitched these palazzo pants with a draped neck blouse that hangs in two layers on the front from your gouache fabric for a cool summer outfit. The pale azure blue color glows and makes me feel wonderful when I wear it. It hangs nicely and was easy to "iron" with my fingers as I stitched the seams. All I had to do was measure and press it down between my thumb and index finger to get a clean, straight seam to stitch. A really lovely fabric that I highly recommend for spring and summer sewing.
Recently discovered this linen retailer and have been inspired by the many posted works. I love this color blue. It's so beautiful and I wanted to try making the scarf Judy posted in the Cobalt color. No sewing required, just cut out a size of another scarf you may already have. I did 20 inches by 73 inches. Then I washed it on warm, line dried, ironed it and pulled out some threads around the edges to create the fridge. (The curtains in the background were another project in the medium weight Mixed Natural.)
I used the IL020 GOUACHE Softened 100% Linen to make a long drop waist dress with a fitted princess seam bodice I drafted myself.
Nice linen, turn out better than I expected.
FABRIC SAMPLE DETAILS
IL020 Handkerchief Gouache Softened - 100% Linen - Light (3.7 oz/yd2)
Sample Size: 2" x 3.5" (Including Swatch Card)
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* Samples are pre-assembled and may not come from the same fabric bolt you order from. Color may vary. All fabric samples are shipped via USPS without tracking.
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Standard shipping takes 24-48 hours for processing. Delivery times begin one business day after the
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FABRIC CARE INSTRUCTIONS
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.
We also suggest that if you are combining one or more of these types of colors with lighter colors that you pre-wash the linens seperately and once the item is completed do not launder again, but Dry Clean.
Fabric Care
Machine wash cold.
Gentle cycle.
Only non-chlorine. Bleach if needed.
Tumble dry low.
Medium steam iron.
Do not use Perm Press cycle in wash or dry