Garden Slate 185
Garden Slate 185
Garden Slate 185
Garden Slate 185
Garden Slate 185
Garden Slate 185European Laundered Linen
Garden Slate 185European Laundered Linen
Garden Slate 185European Laundered Linen
Garden Slate 185
Garden Slate 185
Garden Slate 185
Garden Slate 185
Garden Slate 185
Garden Slate 185European Laundered Linen
Garden Slate 185European Laundered Linen
Garden Slate 185European Laundered Linen

Garden Slate 185
European Laundered Linen

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Description:

European laundered linen, tumbled at the mill for softness. A green slate shade.

The 185 dress weight linen is our go to linen for all dress making and is what we use for many of our samples. It is a great match for all of our patterns, dresses, tops and loose fitting trousers. It is suitable for the all of the patterns in our Workbook.

This linen also works well for lighter curtains for a casual less refined look.

It is produced in small batches in Eastern Europe where there is a strong heritage of spinning and weaving linen fabric. Our 185 linen collection is woven in a mill run on green energy and is Oeko-Tex certified.

This 185 collection is a stock range so we should always have plenty in stock.

  • 143cm wide. 
  • 5.5oz, 185gsm.
  • 100% linen.
  • Wash at 30 degrees with a non bio detergent. Do not tumble. Shake out and dry flat. Dark colours may bleed initially so wash separately. 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.
  • This linen has not been enzyme washed.
  • This linen is Oeko-Tex certified.
  • Member of the European Flax-Linen and Hemp alliance.
  • The dyes used on this cloth are GOTS certified.
  • 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 636.

Claire is wearing the Ellis dress.

* Please note that different batches of cloth may vary slightly. If you are unsure, we would recommend getting an up to date sample.

* Model photos are to show how our 185 linen range sews up. Ellis dress in Goodnight 185, Sunday dressing gown in Scuttle Black 185, Etta dress in Milk 185. 

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.

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Ellis & Hattie UK 18 – 28
Ellis & Hattie UK 18 – 28

The Ellis and Hattie is the newest pattern to be extended into our UK 18 – 28 size bracket. You can view the PDF here, the paper pattern will follow early next year.

A perfect combination for any mood, if Ellis is a gentle woman then Hattie is a blithe bachelorette.

Both feature four delicate neck darts, Ellis, who gets some more feminine shaping from bust darts, is waisted, with set in sleeves and inseam side pockets. Hattie has a lined bodice, dropped waist and bold patch pockets.

Ellis and Hattie can be made in a variety of fabrics, of course linen is perfect, but you could also use denim, needlecord, lightweight wool, Tencel/linen, cotton poplin, or our hemp/cotton collection. We’ve detailed below our top 6 picks for Ellis and Hattie, winter edition!

Claire wears the Ellis dress in Garden Slate 185 linen. Claire is a UK 26. Larli wears the Hattie dress in Diesel Organic Poplin. Larli is a UK 20.

From left to right | Woolsey Cinnamon Dust, Wicker Japanese Linen/Cotton, Suzanne Tencel/Linen, Mela Olive Japanese Cotton, English Charcoal Flannel, Organic Brushed Chocolate Gingham. 

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