Sheer linen is a type of FABRIC made from natural fibers, usually cotton or linen. It is lightweight and has a transparent, gauzy appearance. Toile is a French word meaning 'CLOTH' or 'FABRIC, ' and it is often used to refer to a type of printed FABRIC featuring small, repeating patterns. Sheer linen toile is a combination of these two fabrics, combining the lightweight, gauzy quality of sheer linen with the decorative pattern of toile.