This cotton linen creases the way linen does. That belongs to the fabric and cannot be pressed away for good. The fabric comes 135 cm wide and brings 155 g/m² to the scale. Its composition reads 45 % cotton and 55 % linen. Residual shrinkage comes to 5 %. Allow accordingly more yardage and wash before cutting.
Denim Blue carries pattern well without covering it — which makes the tone the favourite ground for prints. A striped pattern gives a piece direction — worn lengthwise it lengthens, crosswise it emphasises width. The fabric does not stretch. That makes it precise to cut and forgiving to sew, but the pattern has to allow for movement.
What Baumwoll-Leinen Paul Streifen meliert Jeansblau von Swafing is suitable for
- patchwork and quilting
- cushions and table linen
- accessories and decor
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to pre-wash?
Yes. Cotton shrinks, by varying amounts depending on the finish. Wash the fabric the way you will wash the finished piece, press it, and only then cut.
How much fabric do I need?
That depends on the pattern, the fabric width and the print. Large motifs demand waste, since pieces have to be placed to match. On repeat prints allow half a metre more.
Does it suit patchwork?
Yes, woven cotton is the standard material for it. It cuts precisely, does not distort while sewing and presses flat — three qualities that matter in patchwork.
Does it suit children's clothes?
For shirts, skirts, dresses and trousers yes. For t-shirts and anything close-fitting a knit is the better choice, because it moves — a woven does not.
Care instructions:
Daten und Pflege
- Fabric type
- Cotton-linen / Linen
- Colour
- Jeansblau
- Weight
- 155 g/m²
- Width
- 135 cm
- Material
- 45 % Cotton, 55 % Linen
- Residual shrinkage
- approx. 5 %
- Pattern
- Streifen
- Base colour
- Jeansblau
- Artikelnummer
- 801027675