Sentence examples for making linen from inspiring English sources

It is most often used for making linen; wool does not require a distaff (see carding).

Men hated linen because of the way it wrinkles, but fabric mills have started making linen blends with wool or silk that have this great texture and are amazingly lightweight.

"We wanted to make linen that fits in with how we live today.

Low elasticity, imparting hard, smooth texture, also makes linen subject to wrinkling, which can be reduced by chemical treatment.

From ancient times it has made linen products, supplemented since the 19th century by the production of cotton.

Burns moved to Irvine to make linen and was encouraged by sea captains he met to write about the life around him, from last night's dalliance down the alehouse to the hypocrites running the church.

Since 1891, Sferra has made linens and fine lace for some of the most exclusive sleeping quarters in the world, including those on the Pope's private plane.

They will have people who have made linens for decades and will have stashes set aside.

In wartime, Tony's mother, Doris (nee Lucas), did piece work from home, making baby linen.

The introduction of ribbon making and linen weaving in the 16th century and of lace making (1750), silk weaving (1775), and red dyeing (1785) gave added impetus to the textile industries of those towns.

"We made the linen closet look like a real linen closet — not something full of sweaters and an old fax machine," Ms. Gifford said.