We have re-designed our website. There may some disruption this week, thanks for your patience!
United Kingdom (GBP £)
SAVED (0) ACCOUNT

JOIN THE SOCIAL CLUB

Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date on news, events and collections.
United Kingdom (GBP £)

Need help? GET IN TOUCH
Search
United Kingdom (GBP £)
Black and white gingham linen
Mrs Lewes
Mrs Lewes
Mrs Lewes
Mrs Lewes
Black and white gingham linen
Black and white gingham linen
Black and white gingham linen
Black and white gingham linen
Black and white gingham linen
Mrs Lewes
Mrs Lewes
Mrs Lewes
Mrs Lewes
Black and white gingham linen
Black and white gingham linen
Black and white gingham linen
Black and white gingham linen
01 / 09
Black and white gingham linen
Mrs Lewes
Mrs Lewes
Mrs Lewes
Mrs Lewes
Black and white gingham linen
Black and white gingham linen
Black and white gingham linen
Black and white gingham linen
01 / 09

European Laundered Linen Gingham Mrs Lewes

£29.00/metre
Out of Stock
Description

European laundered linen, tumbled at the mill for softness. This linen is yarn dyed, meaning the yarns are dyed before being woven. This linen is produced in small batches in Eastern Europe where there is a strong heritage of spinning and weaving linen fabric.

Black and natural gingham. Suitable for dresses, tops and slouchy jackets. Would make a fine Ellis dress.

Suitable for the Throw, Pillow and Bolster cushion patterns in our Sewing Book as pictured in gallery. We have more colour ways in this check, to see these click on the ‘Alternatives’ tab.

Please note if you have purchased this design before, this batch is a slightly different weave structure. The yarns and colours are exactly the same but the weave is slightly more open. There is very little difference. The price has been adjusted to reflect this.

  • 145cm wide.
  • 4.5oz, 155gsm.
  • 100% linen.
  • Pattern repeat 2.5cm.
  • Square size 1.25cm.
  • Wash at 30 degrees with a non bio detergent. Do not tumble. Shake out and dry flat. Linen will always seize up after washing but as soon as you start to use/wear it the fibres relax again.
  • If you are using this linen for curtains we recommend using a lining to prevent fading.
  • Never dry linen in direct sunlight as the colour can bleach and fade.
  • Made using AZO-free dyes.
  • As all computer monitors show colours differently, we recommend ordering a sample of the cloth to check it is the right colour and weight for your project.
  • Thread match Gutermann Sew All 633.

Sandra and Sophie are wearing a Mathilde skirt made from Mrs Lewes.
More about this cloth

Linen is naturally stain resistant, does not pile, and is moth repellent. It is easy to wash as it can sustain high temperatures, is has very little if no shrinkage and is very strong.

It is anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, hypo allergenic and thermoregulating, it will also absorb up 20% moisture before feeling damp.

As the linen fibres have low elasticity (which causes it to crease) it will wear in any areas that are repeatedly folded in the same place for a long time, however it does have much better abrasion resistance than say cotton.
Eco Credentials

Flax is a strong plant best grown in northern Europe. It needs little or no fertilisers and due to the local climate, little extra water. It doesn’t really require many pesticides either as it can grow in poor quality soil. The Advisory Commission Report to the European Parliament stated that flax cultivation has positive effects on eco-system diversity as it allows for an “environmental pause”. One hectare of flax can retain 3.7 tonnes of CO2. Every part of the plant is used, what isn’t used to produce linen can be used to make linseed oil, paper, cattle feed or even soap.

Linen is therefore almost naturally organic. It is completely biodegradable, recyclable and due to its natural absorbency, it requires less dye than cotton. Linen therefore scores high on the ecological chart.
Shipping & Return

Standard delivery (3-5 working days) - £5.95

DPD Pickup (3-5 working days) - £4.50

Sample delivery (3-5 working days) - £1

Pattern delivery (3-5 working days) - £3

Next working day delivery - £15

For more information on shipping & returns please see our FAQ page.

Want a sample and matching thread?

Sew All 633

Sew All 633

Your Bag

Your bag is currently empty.
Continue shopping