Everything you need to know about LINEN! - Linen Jersey, Linen Cotton, Linen Viscose + Linen Tencel™

[@marywiggins7411]

I haven't ever even seen linen jersey! I would love a swatch book of all the types of linens.

[@JudyMackintosh-l3c]

Saw lovely pants in tonsil linen today in Kalk Bay Cape Town today. Inspired to find out how this linen was made. Thank you for a very informative programme.

[@anitacrawford5523]

A good 75% of my wardrobe is linen and tencel. I love these fabrics. They feel so natural against my skin.

[@drkcurve8236]

The close ups were so helpful!

[@melissanielsen8215]

My favorite material is the blue flowers with the natural specks in the background

[@karenkimsey7259]

Excellent information. Thank you!

[@margaretwelter2182]

I live in the U.S. and was delighted to view this video of your fabrics. Thank you for educating us about the types of linen and linen blends. Very informative.

[@biegelfamily1512]

Hi from Northern Canada! What lovely job on this, thank you so much for all this great info. And especially for your sunny disposition! :) -Brooklyn

[@beverlysnow9315]

It would be helpful to put the titles and publishers of the patterns you have shown, along with what fabric is best with it.

[@marathorne6821]

I love cotton and linen blends, and I am really intrigued by your linen and tencel blends - sounds like the best of all worlds to me!

[@lizwilson8371]

Excellent information on the different Linen fabrics. Linen is a favorite of mine. I really like jersey linen and the viscose linen. I am going to love the drape it gives. Fantastic job. Thank you. ❤️

[@mkin62]

that was enormously helpful information! thank you so much!

[@sewnita8608]

Thank you very much for your explanation of the fabrics.

[@sandyp2485]

So many goodies here. It took forever to finish this video because I was looking up so many things. All good fun though. I'll be back for more!

[@SewingDee]

Absolutely love your fabrics. Thanks so much for this video, it’s so helpful. Thank you particularly for the explanation regarding the Tencel validity, I wasn’t aware that some are not as ethical as others. I would rather pay a little more for an easy conscience.

[@tinatrottier4189]

Thank you! I have learned a lot and answered my questions on linen.

[@jacquiehonnor4989]

Brilliant information on linens,thank you 😁

[@sallydingle321]

That was so useful Harriet and beautifully described 👌...thanks so much 😁💝🙏😘

[@elise8116]

So very informative. Thank you!

[@leilayoussef8563]

2:55 hi! What is the gsm of this mustard linen?

[@SewMeSunshine]

That is our washed linen cotton (since this video we discovered that it actually contains some cotton content), we do have some lighter weight 100% linens. This mustard fabric is 230gsm so medium weight. Hope this helps 😊

[@susanschumacher5495]

Thank you for this very informative information. I have not sewn personal garments for many years but want to make some things for myself. This linen seems to be a game changer for me and I am excited to have a new adventure in sewing. I did not know there were so many different kinds of linen fabric. I have always loved Tencel clothing and now I understand why. Thank you for your enlightenment.

[@louisestewart7324]

Thank you much appreciated.

[@elaineedwards2530]

Excellent video. I've never used linen but it interests me and you did an excellent job describing the differences in the blends. Well done!

[@tracyfrost]

Very helpful lovely fabrics

[@patogden856]

Thanks for your post. I am just learning about linen materials. I do patchwork. Usually I use old woollen blankets as wadding. However suspect that it would not work well together. Any suggestions would be welcome. Cheers Pat nz

[@Missymate]

Thank you so much for the information about the Linen, I’ve really enjoyed the video and feel a lot more informed. 😀😍

[@elainescotter9973]

Thanks for so much really useful information ! I also love anything with linen but am going to try the linen jersey to make a nice breezy summer cardie!

[@Tayyibaboutique11]

Nice collection

[@boyandbelugee]

Very educational! Thank you!

[@SewMeSunshine]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jangreen3697]

Thank you Harriet that was so helpful. I’m looking forward to receiving the cotton linen I ordered yesterday!

[@deniseblake6214]

Really informative! Thank you 😊

[@susankidd9963]

O goodness love all of the fabrics very useful tutorial but hard to choose which one to order.

[@IMOO1896]

Hoping to get an idea of the next linen I should buy for the flow I desire. I saw a linen skirt recently and bought linen for the first time, washed and dried several times before cutting in order to get it softer and easy to care for. It’s heavy, very heavy and not as flowy as I’d hoped for. The description on the roll was just linen. The “look” of texture is great, slubby and natural looking.Any idea of what I should have purchased?

[@deannesherriff3247]

Thank you so much.

[@carmenvillanueva5336]

thanks a lot!

[@BlessedForever888]

Wow thank you!

[@MossyMozart]

I like what I have read about linen - 1) warm weather comfort, 2) no need to press the garments, and 3) it gets softer over time. However, I have my doubts about that last point. The only linen garment I have is a sleeveless blouse from J. Peterman, labeled 100% linen and made in China. I have had it for 12-ish years, wear it 2-3 times a years then hand wash it to cut back on shrinking. This means I have washed it from 24ish to 36ish times since I bought it. But my blouse is as crunchy as it was the day it was delivered. * Is my definition of "soft" off base? (For example, cotton is soft, my cat is soft, panna cotta is soft.) * Am I washing it the wrong way? * Is J Peterman's label untrustworthy? Thank you.

[@SewMeSunshine]

100% linen will never get as soft as a cotton lawn, but it should soften over time compared to when it is first sewn with / warn

[@MossyMozart]

@@SewMeSunshine - Thank you for the reply. Merry holidays!

[@pinkvelvetlingerie4939]

So helpful 😍 thank you x x

[@charlottewester4906]

What about wrinkling between the different types of linens?

[@SewMeSunshine]

Depending what linen is blended with it can decrease how much it wrinkles :)

[@ArabianShalifa]

what seam finish do you recomend using on linen? I am using linen for the first time teaching a young lady how to sew. She picked the linen out of my stash from a fabric store closing in our area.

[@SewMeSunshine]

French seams are a good idea :)

[@OOOuise]

Great video - which would you recommend for an apron? I think canvas - but I’m worried it’ll be too stiff!

[@SewMeSunshine]

A linen canvas would work perfectly! Especially one that's blended with a cotton :)

[@OOOuise]

@@SewMeSunshine thank you!

[@mamab3403]

Good day, can you pls list the names of shops or companies to buy these fabrics from? I don’t even know your company name. Thanks

[@SewMeSunshine]

Hiya, these are all from our shop Sew Me Sunshine... sewmesunshine.co.uk/

[@CozyReadingandReview679]

How to spot the difference between ramie and flax linen..? They look quite similar to me..

[@SewMeSunshine]

It is incredibly hard to tell the difference as they have very similar properties. Linen is made from the flax plant, whereas ramie is made from a nettle plant. They both don't require excess water and they are both biodegradable. Honestly, doing a burn test on both it is incredibly difficult to tell the difference between the two. Ramie just tends to be finer and have a slightly silky sheen compared to linen.

[@CozyReadingandReview679]

@@SewMeSunshine could u tell me which is better on sensitive skin...many people told me that ramie slightly more scratchy than linen on skin .by the way thanks for the reply..

[@SewMeSunshine]

@@CozyReadingandReview679 I wouldn't say that ramie is slightly more scratchy personally. I would say it more depends on the weight and weave. Linen / Ramie can be quite stiff and will soften with washing over time.

[@ClothingSpotPH]

Hi what fabrics do you recommend in making a handkerchief? I am thinking of a lightweight linen, would you recommend it?

[@amayasasaki2848]

Linen has antimicrobial properties, so yes, that would be great. I'm working on hemming some handkerchiefs in linen myself.

[@dianebassett1930]

Do you recommend preshrinking these fabrics?

[@SparkyOne549]

YES

[@SewMeSunshine]

Always pre-wash your fabrics :)

[@janellelarson945]

Ty

[@abdulrahmankuttamugath7548]

What about , are u selling Gents fabrics any way..I look for gents shirt fabric 100 pure linen and count of 70/80.etc.let me know.

[@sharliycooray7420]

How to oder online please ?

[@sinafenty6417]

That's Noora

[@karynbray1004]

I know you mentioned that you have some ladies packaging up orders so there will be background noise, but it is rather distracting...

[@righteousrebellion90]

Wait a moment. There is a fabric that costs more because there are people making such that the people who are working to make it are made sure they are treated nicely? Who is making the other fabrics? Kids againt their will for no money? I'm so confused by this.

[@peggymason3663]

very informative! didn't know about linen w/viscose & tencel & jersey. thanks. you're a lovely and knowledgeable gal. to be more professional, comb your hair and wear a little make-up for a polished look. also, record after packaging is finished.

[@Legacy3Enterprise]

Your comment was mean and unnecessary

[@peggymason3663]

i am very sincerely sorry. you are a hard-working lady and didn't deserve my bad opinion.

[@peggymason3663]

@Joy Margot dear joy, glad to rec your reply; as i was thinking of my initial post. again, i apologize. i'm much older than you, so that's part of my problem. i was remembering my grandmom after a day of cleaning the rooms at her little motel. before seeing her customers at night she would straighten out her hair, put on some light make-up, and don a dress and costume jewelry. today, however, business, church, shopping, etc. are done in a more casual manner. hey, look how i am writing this post w/improper lettering and w/abbreviations! and, yes, male business owners should fix themselves up before greeting customers. in our little town men do; it's a matter of being professional. i don't differentiate btwn male and female and lgbtq+ folks. they are all equal in my eyes. at least i learned that in my old age:-) congrats on your success. best of luck to you and your staff. i will work on my view of the world. thanks for your time.