Grey melange linen jersey 154gsm, by metre

$13.50 - $44.55
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Width:
1.7m
Weight:
154gsm
Stretch:
35% width-wise, 10% length-wise
Composition:
Linen

Linen single knit jersey, most likely pure linen, in a neutral grey melange. Fabric has a dry hand-feel and some of that linen-y texture but is really quite soft and smooth overall for linen.  One side is slightly more textured and "nubby", but is still very comfortable on the skin. Drapes very well and seems to have a bit of a natural sheen to it.  Suitable for clothing such as tops, T-shirts, tunics, cover-ups, men's tees, etc.  Slightly translucent but not as thin as some linen jerseys can be - an inner layer shouldn't be needed for a top (the grey melange appears a bit more translucent than the others as the colour contrasts more with one's skin tone).  Designer deadstock.  I haven't made this fabric up but I do notice that (store-bought) linen jersey tops can stretch out a bit when worn, though they will spring back into shape after washing - so just be aware of that tendency.  The draw is its distinctive textured look, and its breathability in hot weather.  Also shown is similar fabric in two other colours, brown melange and natural beige, available separately in the shop.  

Sewing ideas: Here is a Pinterest board of linen jersey garments, or try any top, tee or cardigan that doesn't require a fabric with elastane, such as the Limoncello cardigan by SBCC Patterns or the Paper Theory LB Pullover.  There are some lovely examples in this video from Linda Lee of The Sewing Workshop, and some sewing tips here on the Lamazi website.