Merchant & Mills : Suzy Stripe Linen
European laundered linen tumbled at the mill for softness. Suzy Stripe has a almost yellow cream background, with gold yellow, peachy pink and sky blue stripes.
This linen is produced in small batches in Eastern Europe where there is a strong heritage of spinning and weaving linen fabric.
Suzy Stripe can be used for many Merchant & Mills patterns, ideally dresses, skirts, tops, and loose fitting trousers.
Manufacturer : Merchant & Mills
Width : 57” wide/ 145 cm wide
Content : 100% Linen
Weight : 200gsm/5.9oz.
Pattern: Stripe runs parallel to selvedge. Each stripe is 1.8cm/0.7" wide .
Fabric Care : Wash at 30 degrees with a non bio detergent. Do not tumble. Shake out and dry flat. Linen will always seize up after washing but as soon as you start to use/wear it the fibres relax again.
Fabric is priced per metre. 1 metre = 39 inches. Minimum cut is .5 metres for garment fabrics.
Suggested Mettler thread colour match: 1531 Dew
Merchant & Mills
Merchant & Mills is a UK-based company celebrated for its beautifully curated range of high-quality fabrics, sewing patterns, and expertly crafted notions. Founded in Rye, East Sussex, Merchant & Mills champions a minimalist and functional approach to garment making, emphasizing timeless style and craftsmanship. Known for its thoughtfully designed patterns and sustainable fabric collections, the brand empowers makers with tools and materials to create durable, elegant, and practical clothing. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned sewist, Merchant & Mills inspires creativity with an ethos of quality and simplicity.
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