With its yarn-dyed stripe design and natural linen composition, this fabric offers a considered starting point for tailored sewing projects. Made from 100% linen and woven at approximately 140cm wide, it is listed for shirts, trousers, suits and other garments where pattern placement and fabric direction can become an important part of the finished design.
The stripe pattern gives you an additional detail to consider when cutting. Rather than treating each pattern piece independently, plan the front, back and smaller sections together so the stripes can be positioned consistently across the finished garment. Taking time to mark the fabric direction and align the main pieces before cutting can make a noticeable difference to the overall appearance of a shirt, pair of trousers or suit.
For a linen shirt, begin with the front and back panels and decide how you want the yarn-dyed stripes to run across each section. Position the sleeves afterward, checking their direction against the main body pieces, then use the remaining fabric for the collar and other smaller pattern sections. The approximately 140cm width should be included when calculating the required fabric length.
For linen trousers, lay out the front and back leg pieces first and consider the stripe direction before adding the waistband and smaller pieces. For a suit, treat the jacket and trousers as one complete cutting plan, particularly if you want the stripe placement to feel deliberate across the different garment sections. Ordering enough fabric for the full pattern also gives you more flexibility when positioning larger pieces.
The fabric is also listed for dresses and other garments, as well as home textiles such as bedding, curtains and cushions. For clothing projects, measure your pattern pieces carefully and account for the approximately 140cm width before ordering. For smaller home sewing projects, the stripe design can be incorporated into the layout as a visible part of the finished piece.
The Details
Category: Linen fabric by the metre
Material: 100% linen
Width: 140cm
Pattern: Yarn dyed
Design: Stripe
Construction: Woven
Use: Shirts, trousers, suits, dresses, garments, bedding, curtains, cushions and home textiles
Fit & Size Note
For sewing projects, please measure your pattern pieces and finished dimensions carefully before ordering, taking the 140cm fabric width and stripe layout into account when calculating the required length.
Care Instructions
To help preserve the fabric’s natural character, follow the care label and consider gentle washing with similar colours. Allow the fabric to dry naturally and use a warm iron if needed.
Shipping Information
We carefully prepare each order for its journey to you. Shipping takes 7–14 business days, depending on your location.
Refund & Return Information
We want you to feel comfortable with your purchase. Refunds and returns are accepted within 14 days.
Styling Notes
- For a linen shirt: Use the striped fabric for a classic button-up shirt, relaxed everyday shirt or a simple short-sleeve style. The yarn-dyed stripes give the finished shirt a defined pattern without requiring additional prints or decoration.
- For linen trousers: A pair of straight-leg, relaxed or tailored linen trousers can make good use of the striped fabric. The stripe pattern adds visual structure to otherwise simple trousers and works naturally with plain tops.
- For a linen suit: Use the fabric for a coordinated jacket and trousers when you want the stripe design to carry through a complete outfit. It can also be used for a single tailored jacket or pair of trousers as a more focused way to introduce the pattern.
- For a linen dress: The striped fabric can be used for a simple shirt dress, straight dress or relaxed day dress, allowing the stripe pattern to become the main visual detail of the garment.
- For home textiles: Beyond clothing, the fabric can be used for cushions, curtains or other home textile projects. The striped surface can introduce a defined pattern to otherwise simple interiors without relying on additional decorative details.
