Black Dressmaking Linen Fabric | 170gsm | 145cm Wide

A versatile black dressmaking linen with a soft drape and wearable 170gsm weight. This fabric strikes a beautiful balance between structure and fluidity, making it ideal for everyday garments and timeless wardrobe staples.

At 145cm wide, it offers excellent yield for dresses, tops, skirts and relaxed tailoring.

Why Black Linen Is a Wardrobe Essential

Black linen is one of the most hardworking fabrics in a handmade wardrobe.

It offers:

• Breathability and comfort in warmer weather

• Enough body for tailored silhouettes

• A relaxed, modern texture

• Timeless versatility

At 170gsm, this linen is lighter than heavier structured linens, giving it a softer drape that works beautifully for flowing garments while still maintaining shape.

It will naturally crease, as all linen does, but that lived-in texture is part of its appeal.

Fabric Specifications

Width: 145cm

Weight: 170gsm

Colour: Classic Black

Sold by the metre (0.25m increments available)

Recommended for dressmaking, tops, skirts and lightweight layering pieces.

Perfect for These Projects

This black linen is ideal for:

• Relaxed dresses

• Wide-leg linen pants

• Boxy tops

• Overshirts and layering pieces

• Minimalist skirts

It pairs beautifully with structured patterns or softly draped silhouettes.

Linen Care Instructions:

Hand wash separately in cold water.

Do not soak, bleach or wring.

Dry without delay, away from direct sunlight or heat.

Do not tumble dry.

Cool iron on reverse.

Pre-washing is recommended before cutting.

Linen garments are best worn slightly relaxed for comfort and longevity.

Why We Love It at Loom Fabrics

A good black linen is foundational. It anchors a wardrobe, layers effortlessly, and works year-round.

This weight gives you softness without flimsiness — structured but not stiff.

A staple fabric to keep in your sewing cupboard.