Linen Blend

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Linen blend fabric gives you the breathable, natural character of linen with softer handle, better drape and far less creasing. This collection at Super Cheap Fabrics brings together linen blends chosen for dressmaking, everyday apparel and relaxed home projects, in plains, prints and textured weaves. What Is Linen Blend Fabric? A linen blend weaves linen together with a second fibre. In this range you will find linen blended with cotton, viscose, polyester and nylon, in ratios from linen rich right through to lighter easy care mixes. Linen supplies the breathability, strength and dry natural texture, while the partner fibre softens the hand feel, improves drape and keeps creasing under control. The result behaves better than pure linen on the sewing machine and on the body, without losing the look that makes linen worth sewing. Why Sewists Choose Linen Blends Creases less than pure linen , so finished garments still look tidy at the end of the day. Softer from the very first wear , with no long breaking in period. Easier to cut and stitch , because the blended weave is more stable and frays less. Breathable in Australian heat , which makes it a natural fit for summer and travel clothing. Hard wearing , standing up to regular washing far better than many lightweight dress fabrics. What You Can Make With It Linen blends are among the most versatile fabrics on the shelf. Lighter weights suit dresses, blouses, shirts, skirts and floaty summer separates. Mid and heavier weights hold enough body for wide leg trousers, jumpsuits, pinafores, light jackets and structured shirt dresses. Beyond the wardrobe, the same fabrics work well for cushion covers, table runners, napkins, aprons, tote bags and light homewares. Weights, Widths and Compositions This collection spans widths from about 112cm to 156cm and weights from around 100 GSM through to 470 GSM. As a rough guide, fabrics under about 160 GSM drape softly and suit dresses and blouses, mid weights around 150 GSM to 240 G