Linen fabrics

Compare couch fabric types and learn how to choose upholstery fabric for comfort, durability, colour, care and everyday use, including linen fabric samples.

Learn how to frame fabric for wall art, choose suitable linen and a frame, mount the textile smoothly, prevent sagging and hang a polished finished piece.

Use this pillowcase yardage guide to estimate fabric by pillow size, fabric width, seam allowance and linen shrinkage before you cut.

Estimate how many yards of fabric you need to make a dress, including pattern requirements, dress length, fabric width and why linen samples help before cutting.

A yard of fabric is 36 inches long; learn how width, fabric type and project layout affect how much fabric you really need.

Learn what a low shank sewing machine is, how to check your machine shank type, and why presser-foot compatibility matters.