Insta Linen -
Belgian Linen Fabric
5 out of 5
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I have been looking
for a good source for Linen as I create historical costuming & linen fabric
is period & preferred in historical reenactments. I am pleased to say that I am very happy with
the samples I received & the pricing is fair for the quality of the fabric.
Linen is one of the oldest woven fabrics in human history and was once considered
suitable only for royalty. Here is a list of the samples I revived & my
thoughts about it.
EGYPTIAN – This is a
very soft & light weight almost sheer fabric. I would be using this fabric
for creating lightweight period undergarments. It’s nice & light & airy
so it is perfect for use under many layers.
ITALY – This one
again is a light weight fabric. It’s just a bit thicker & not so shear as
the Egyptian. I would be using this fabric when a more solid undergarment is
needed. I would also use this fabric for lightweight under skirts. It really is
a lovely fabric.
IRISH – This is an
excellent medium weight fabric. It has an excellent feel & would be perfect
for making chemises & shirts. It’s weight makes it a perfect choice for
warmer weather garb. Its solid enough to be worn alone but light enough to be used
or layering.
BELGIAN – this is a
wonderful medium to heavy weight fabric that is perfect for any number of
period garments. It is light enough for the warmer weather but also heavy
enough for when it stars getting chilly. It is also a great fabric for layering
multiple garments.
BRAZIL – This is a
nice heavy weight fabric that is perfect for creating tons of period garments
& is the perfect fabric for the cool weather events
Pros:
Linen is an extremely
durable fabric & has the ability to wick moisture away from the body making
it a wonderful choice for creating period garments
Cons:
Linen is very prone
to wrinkling & is a bit more difficult to iron than say cotton fabrics. TIP
– ironing linen is easier when you spray down the fabric slightly or use a
steam iron
I would also like to
note that I received this product at a discount in exchange for an honest and
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