KATIA SLUB LINEN-VISCOSE FABRIC

Katia Slub Linen-Viscose Fabric: linen-viscose fabric with a soft drape and Mediterranean look

When looking for a fresh, flowy fabric with that natural finish that elevates any pattern, Katia Slub Linen-Viscose Fabric is often a favorite. Carla comments that it's one of those fabrics that "feels nice" as soon as you touch it: it maintains the weave and appearance of linen, but with an extra softness and a more fluid drape that makes garments particularly flattering.

Why this linen-viscose fabric is so captivating

This fabric blends 70% viscose and 30% linen, achieving a perfect balance of freshness, lightness, and elegant drape. The viscose provides that soft movement that avoids the typical stiffness of some linens, and the linen retains the rustic and natural look so popular in spring-summer.

Maite highly recommends it for sewing garments you want to wear over and over again: it's comfortable, stylish, and looks good on both simple patterns and more elaborate designs.

Ideal for fresh garments and also for accessories

The Katia Slub Linen-Viscose Fabric works great for sewing for both kids and adults. It’s very versatile for warm-weather garments, and it also looks beautiful in decorative accessories when you want a natural touch in your home.

Real inspiration: 3 sewing ideas to include in the description

Long trousers for summer: Carla says this blend is ideal for trousers because it has enough body without being stiff; the result looks like haute couture.

Children's summer outfit: Maite assures that for children it is a success because of how pleasant it feels on the skin and how beautifully it drapes in skirts, ruffles or hems with movement.

Lightweight romper/dungarees for baby: it feels soft, fresh, and has a beautiful natural finish; plus, the linen look always adds that timeless touch.

Technical specifications and sewing recommendations

Details of Katia Slub Linen-Viscose Fabric

• Composition: 70% viscose / 30% linen
• Width: approx. 145 cm
• Weight: 150 g/m²

Sewing and care

• Recommended needle: universal 80/90
• Before cutting: steam or wash to stabilize the fabric
• Washing: maximum 30 ºC
• Ironing: high temperature (as needed for the finish)

Finishing tips

1. For a more "polished linen" look, Maite suggests ironing with steam and pressing seams as you sew: the result is very noticeable.
2. If the project is trousers or a skirt, Carla recommends finishing the edges well (overlock or zigzag) so that the inside looks as beautiful as the outside.