Merchant & Mills : Fruit Cake Linen
Fruit Cake Linen is a fruity berry mix of teal blue, raspberry pink and lemon yellow. A European laundered linen with a drape and softness ideal for dressmaking (like the Florence or Hattie) and home projects. A lining is recomended for curtain making to prevent possible fading.
The 160gsm linen is produced in small batches in Eastern Europe where there is a strong heritage of spinning and weaving linen fabric.
Manufacturer : Merchant & Mills
Width : 60” wide/ 150 cm wide
Content : 100% Linen
Pattern repeat : 11.5cm
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.
Made using AZO-free dyes.
Fabric is priced per metre. 1 metre = 39 inches. Minimum cut is .5 metres for garment fabrics.
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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