{"product_id":"alabastrine-white-linen-fabric","title":"Alabastrine White Linen Fabric | 56-inch Altar Linen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA little more substance for the linens that dress your altar.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen an altar cloth needs a little more body, Alabastrine is worth a closer look. Its slightly heavier yarns give this optic white linen a substantial feel while keeping the weave fine enough for many hand- and machine-embroidered designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProjects and possibilities\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt works well for fair linens, altar covers, and table linens. It also takes hand or machine embroidery, provided the design is not too fine for the weave.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFabric details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiber:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% linen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 56 inches (approximately 142 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optic white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFabric weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 oz per square yard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurchase options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fabric by the yard or an approximately 4 × 6-inch swatch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanning your project\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeasure the altar or table and add your chosen overhang, hems and shrinkage allowance before deciding on yardage. Test your embroidery design on a sample; very small details may need a finer ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"fabric-swatches\"\u003eOrdering fabric and swatches\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelect \u003cstrong\u003eBy the Yard\u003c\/strong\u003e for fabric yardage or \u003cstrong\u003eSwatch\u003c\/strong\u003e for a sample, then choose your color where offered. Swatches are approximately \u003cstrong\u003e4 × 6 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e and are intended for checking color, texture and feel; they may not show a full pattern repeat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrdering multiple swatches:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you order two or more swatches, we will fulfill your order as swatches in the colors and quantities selected. Ordering several swatches does not order fabric yardage. Please order yardage separately using the By the Yard option.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease review your selected option and quantity before checkout. Swatch orders are final sale once processed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor our complete terms, see our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003ereturn and refund policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFulfillment time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swatches are usually in stock and are generally fulfilled within 1–5 business days. If fabric stock needs to be ordered, please allow 7–14 business days for fulfillment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping transit time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carrier transit begins after your package ships and is additional to fulfillment time. Transit time varies with the shipping service selected at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBefore you cut and sew\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinen can shrink, so allow extra yardage and test a swatch before preparing the full cloth. Preshrink before cutting or stitching, using a method suited to the fabric and the way the finished piece will be cared for. Press and measure before marking the final layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about this fabric\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I use Alabastrine for fine embroidery?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt suits hand or machine embroidery that is not too fine. Very tiny detail can get lost in the visible weave, so choose designs with clear, open shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat width should I plan around?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fabric is approximately 56 inches wide, about 142 cm. Measure your finished piece with hem allowances before you cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBring your project together\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/small-altar-linen-cloth-sewing-pattern\"\u003eSmall altar linen sewing pattern — Style 6011\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/altar-linen-machine-embroidery-designs\"\u003eMachine embroidery designs for altar linens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lace-church-trims-notions\"\u003eLace for altar linens and finishing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/renaissance-linen\"\u003eCompare finer Renaissance linen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.ecclesiasticalsewing.com\/2014\/09\/13\/wash-on-friday-iron-on-saturday\/\"\u003eHow to preshrink linen before cutting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.ecclesiasticalsewing.com\/2026\/07\/26\/laundering-and-pressing-finished-church-linens\/\"\u003eLaundering and pressing finished church linens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/AMhiYzAlFGk\"\u003eWatch Fleury cross appliques on Alabastrine\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ecclesiastical Sewing","offers":[{"title":"By The Yard - Fabric Sold by the yard","offer_id":44589419725056,"sku":"","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SWATCH SAMPLE size 4\" x 6\" approx. 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