Kaufman Essex Linen Blend White, Fabric by the Yard

I was searching for linen blend fabric with which to make dinner napkins. When this fabric arrived, I was initially disappointed because the “natural” color was much lighter than pictures. It looked like canvas drop cloth material, but I decided to try it. I washed and dried it on “hot”, and there was no apparent shrinkage. It now had a much nicer drape, and once ironed, I was happy with it.I would describe this as a medium weight, not sheer, and a pleasure to work with. It did not ravel, and it was sturdy enough to machine embroider using one layer of stabilizer. Easy to iron, takes a fold well, and nice to cut and stitch.I highly recommend this fabric for table linens - I’ve already ordered the “slate” color to make a set of napkins for my sister.For anyone interested, I ordered 4 yards to make twelve 20” square napkins (cut size was 22” with a 1/2” double fold hem). 3-1/2 yards probably would have been enough, but it only comes in full yards - minimum 2 yards. Took about 4-5 days to receive my fabric with Prime.

So disappointed with this fabric. It;s a very nice linen cotton blend and a good weight. It even has a nice drape and feel against your skin. The problem I have is the static it creates. I sew almost daily. I make all sorts of things from oven mitts to draperies to bedding and apparel. Where I live in the Central Valley of California is usually fairly humid and static is not an issue. But this fabric doesn't play by the rules. I used it to make a pair of harem pants for lounging around. Those who sew re familiar with the amount of time and work that goes into a sewing project and can appreciate the disappointment when it all goes wrong. The fit and style came out perfect and I even tried fabric softeners and anti static spray but nothing helps and as is, the harem pants are covered in lint, fuzz and cat hair. During the 40plus years I've been sewing, I've never had this problem.

This fabric has good weight and drape. The blend is a little stiff, but I imagine it'll relax after a couple of washes. I used it for a Revolutionary War era costume, photo attached. On the whole, it was exactly what I needed. The color is beautiful.

I ordered a quantity of "2" which according to the product description should be two continuous yards. I really needed two continuous yards for my project. I could have returned it but the shipping time to reorder was too long and I didn't want to delay my project any further, so I am just trying to make do. That being said, I like the fabric, but getting two pieces of it is a problem and concerns me should I order again. Zero stars for "Accuracy" if that were possible.

Beautiful light linen blend. I have experienced almost no shrinkage even with hot wash and dry. It does wrinkle easily. I bought the fabric for sheer curtains and it is perfect. It is scratchy enough that I will use the extra for cloth napkins but not clothing.

Fresh out of the package, you can tell that something was put on it during the manufacturing process since it almost felt and looked like a polyester blend. But as soon as you wash it it becomes quite scratchy. The color is pretty accurate, though I'd say that it's a little lighter in real life. It's a good medium weight that isnt sheer and I think it'll work for what I wanted it for (a dress), but I really hope it'll soften up. I also pre washed it twice, and both times there was SO much lint left in the dryer, and little fiber dust got everywhere. That is a bit concerning to me.

This linen fabric happily surprised me with very high quality! I made myself long pajama pants a few months ago with this linen. It does not shrink, wrinkles very little, is very soft and comfortable, washes and dries well. (I did pre-shrink the fabric in hot water and dried it on high heat before laying it out. I always prepare my fabric this way and also, I steam press and stretch to straight of grain) My favorite pajamas!I would definately buy this fabric again.

This is my first time buying fabric online, and the color is not what I expected it is more of a dusty rose very muted in color, than what the picture shows. I’ll be buying my fabric in person from now on just to make sure it’s what I need. I still may find a use for it or gift it to someone .