Yes! Linen is one of the oldest fibers. It is from the flax plant. The inner fibers are stripped away and can be as long as 10-12ft in length. Natural undyed linen is organic and allergy problems are minimal.
The common complaint is that "it wrinkles." If you wash your piece and dry it approximately 90% dry, you will love the softness and drapability. It breathes and is perfect for hot climates. The creases in linen are never mimicked in polyester and, therefore, when you sew linen you know that it is genuine.
But there are certain designs and details that look best when working with linen. Gathers and soft pleats will be difficult to maintain after the garment is washed/cleaned, so we recommend darts or architectual lines. Top stitching looks great on linen, and is a fabulous design detail.
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