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Looking for Linen What is your favorite place?
MamaSewing Advanced Beginner Member since 12/21/05 Posts: 406	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/2/12 10:39 AM I am looking for a light blue linen dress weight fabric for a dress I am making for my daughter. I haven't found much, just a the one closest to what I am looking for is here.. I know it is the wrong time of year but I was wondering if anyone has some great linen sources.
kkkkaty   Intermediate UT USA Member since 12/7/05 Posts: 2226	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/2/12 11:10 AM Michael's Fabrics typically has nice linen and linen blends (silk, wool). There's a link at the top of the board page. Great customer service oops, no light blue right now.... -- Edited on 10/2/12 11:11 AM -- ------ Viking Lily 545 Viking Ruby Bernina Activa 210 Brother 1034d
jannw   Intermediate WA USA Member since 9/3/06 Posts: 7392	Login to reply to this post In reply to MamaSewing << Like this post Date: 10/2/12 11:19 AM I like the Fabrics-store.com. Lots of different weights and free samples. Shipping is fast. Linen-medium weight ------ 2009-113.25 yds 2010-115.5 2011-80.25+30+donated 2012 86.3 yds.. 2013 21.0 Everyone who sews seriously has a stockpile of fabrics, because it is natural to purchase more than can be sewn in any one season" Singer, Timesaving Sewing, 1987
MamaSewing Advanced Beginner Member since 12/21/05 Posts: 406	Login to reply to this post In reply to jannw << Like this post Date: 10/2/12 12:46 PM Thanks for the sites! I have already ordered some samples from http://www.fabrics-store.com and was so excited to see the range of colors and weights that they have!
JTink Intermediate VA USA Member since 4/20/08 Posts: 4808	Login to reply to this post In reply to MamaSewing << Like this post Date: 10/2/12 1:30 PM If you have a Hancocks close by, they have a nice poly/rayon "linen"...I like it because it doesn't wrinkle and it has a nice hand. I have to chuckle...it really isn't "linen" at all, I call it Pseudo linen
Nancywin   CA USA Member since 7/25/06 Posts: 922	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/3/12 0:44 AM I second the vote for fabrics-store.com. They have a good selection of linen, a variety of weights, and they are very helpful if you call. The 5.3 oz is good for shirts, pants and dresses. The 3 oz is like handkerchief linen. I have bought from them several times and am always happy. ------ blog: encue.blogspot.com Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight (Proverbs 3:5-6)
MamaSewing Advanced Beginner Member since 12/21/05 Posts: 406	Login to reply to this post In reply to JTink << Like this post Date: 10/3/12 9:22 AM Hmm, that would be great if I didn't want the wrinkles going on. Sometimes I do though, it just depends. I think I want linen for this project but for the future - how does the fabric from Hancocks sew? Is it too slippery? I have had some cotton mixed with poly that is a bear to sew and keep straight (I am thinking of the cotton poly gingham I have used in the past on some projects).
stirwatersblue Intermediate KS USA Member since 12/13/08 Posts: 2469	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/3/12 1:40 PM You're in luck right now b/c Fabrics-store.com is having a nice sale on their 5.3oz linen--the perfect weight for a dress--10% off until Sunday (discount prices shown). Their Ethereal Blue looks like a really lovely color! FWIW, I find that their colors on my monitor are very true to life (YMMV, obviously!). ------ ~Gem in the prairie
MamaSewing Advanced Beginner Member since 12/21/05 Posts: 406	Login to reply to this post In reply to stirwatersblue << Like this post Date: 10/3/12 1:46 PM Ooh, I saw that color, ordered a swatch but maybe I'll just have to go ahead and order!
Frances Grimble Advanced Member since 8/28/02 Posts: 3	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/4/12 2:58 PM I recently bought a bunch of white linen from www.dharmatrading.com and www.puresilks.biz, to dye with Procion dye so I can have any color I want whenever I want it.

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