Linen - 160gsm Mulberry 0.5m
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Origin: Our European Flax® fibre is grown and processed in France, then spun, dyed and woven in China.
Composition: 100% Linen, Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX® certified.
Weight: 160gsm
Width: 138cm
'Mulberry', our rich, jewel-toned plum.
100% linen is a favourite for many of us as an easy-care, everyday garment fabric. Renowned for being an incredibly strong and durable fibre, our linen begins with a crisp hand that will soften with each wash.
Light, breathable, cool and comfortable. Linen is our go-to choice for relaxed shapes when creating elegant and timeless pieces.
Our mid-weight linen is 160gsm. This weight helps to add a little structure and volume to garments where required, but still provides that classic linen drape we know and love. 160gsm is normally opaque enough to not require a lining, however you are most welcome to order a free swatch card to check the opacity, hand feel, colour and texture, prior to purchase.
See all the colours in our custom linen collection here.
Match: Gütermann thread colour: 718
This deep berry colour would look lovely stitched up into many different dress patterns. The best suggestions for this colour have been a boxy Cielo Dress, the pleated Page Dress or an Acton dress!
Before use: We recommend washing this fabric before use in the same way you intend to care for your finished garments. Pre-washing will help remove any shrinkage before beginning your project. Our linen can be machine washed and tumble dried and this is often how I choose to pre-wash my fabric prior to use.
Once my garment is completed, I use a delicate cycle and a gentle detergent, allowing the garment to line dry in the shade. If it's a particularly special piece that I've spent hours crafting and wish to treasure forever, I will hand wash. Linen is strong enough to stand up to machine washing, but as we push for more environmental dyeing options it's important to note that hand washing is the best method to help retain colour vibrancy. Avoid detergents with optic whiteners, unless it's white linen!
We do find hand washing then hanging to dry in the shade where possible, is the best care method to retain colour vibrancy with most natural fibres.
Monitor settings can change the way these colours are viewed on screen. A free swatch card with the full linen collection is available to help eliminate any guess work!
About A+R.
About A+R Fabrics.
A+R is owned and operated by passionate creative Katrina Hope, from her small rural studio located in regional Victoria, Australia.
The name A+R comes from her daughters names, Arlo + Remi.
Trin's love of working with and wearing natural fibres is reflected in the collection.
A+R was established in 2018 with the mission for the business being to offer the highest quality fabrics with a strong focus on natural fibres.
What A+R does differently?
A+R carries a unique range of colours and textures that have a strong focus on natural fibres.
She strives to provide the sewing community an interesting & unique range of fabrics that can only be found here.
Our colours, textures and stripes / checks are created directed with our mill. Each solid colour is lab dipped to allow us to see the colour brilliance and depth on each substrate.
Our stripes and checks are hand loomed to allow us to perfect the size and colour balance for each design.
Where is A+R?
The A+R Studio began in Coffs Harbour + is now located in beautiful regional Victoria, to the North East of Melbourne.
Trin's focus is continuing to slowly grow the range and expand each category to include new solid colours, textures and hopefully one day a range of prints on various substrates.
At this stage, there are no plans to include retail in A+R'S offering.
Ordering online.
Placing your first online order?
Ordering from a new store, or placing your first online fabric order can feel a little risky!
A+R Fabrics strives to create an easy + enjoyable shopping experience, whether it's your first of tenth order with us.
We've tried to include as much information about each fabric as possible, but we welcome any questions you may have about project suitability, etc.
Swatches
We offer swatches to our friends in AU, NZ + US, this way you can view the collection in person prior to purchase.
Although I've done my best to capture colours as accurately as possible, it's important to me that you have the opportunity to check the colour, weight, handfeel and even run the swatch under your sewing machine to ensure it's going to be the right choice for you project!
Order Fulfilment
A+R is a micro sized (sole operator) business which means our fulfilment times can be a little longer than some of our friends in the Industry.
The current published fulfilment time is 3-4 business days, however I strive for a faster turnaround wherever I can!
Why pre-cut fabrics?
New streamlined system
Having our range of fabrics available to purchase as pre-cut lengths is a new style of operation for A+R.
Previously all fabrics were cut to order, however lifestyle changes outside of A+R have prompted the switch to a pre-cut system.
Balancing act
Pre-cutting our fabrics allows A+R to remain open whilst I balance a full-time role and solo parenting.
This way, I can still pick and pack our beautiful fabrics for your orders during my evenings, whilst balancing my responsibilities as 'Mum' & 'Admin Superstar'.
What lengths are available?
Each bolt is cut to suit each fabric. Linen's tend to be longer lengths 2-4m each, whereas knits are often slightly shorter given the suitable for smaller projects.
None of the fabrics are cut over 4m, however you are welcome to purchase a 2.5m + 3m should 5.5m be required, etc.
My required meterage is sold out!
If there's a particular fabric you're wanting to purchase and the length your project requires is not available, please use the 'contact' tab in the main menu to send me an email.
If I still have fabric on the bolt, I'd be more than happy to cut your desired length.
Important notes:
These requests will be cut and packed on weekends, so please allow a little more time.
Please check your intended projects cutting layout to ensure your lengths will be suitable!
Also, do not play pattern Tetris after too many vino's or whilst operating on a lack of sleep, ask me why...
