Cotton ribbing for necklines, cuffs etc.

• Aqua blue with an orange edge, to match our popular Sebastian linen.
• Length approx 103cm’s, width 6cm’s wide. Orange edge: 3mm.
• Please note these are cut strips, you cannot buy them by the metre.
• Content: 71.2% organic cotton / 28.8% elastane. Made in France.
• The dyes used are Oeko-Tex certified.
• Wash at 30/40 degrees, do not tumble dry.

Cotton ribbing for necklines, cuffs etc.

• Olive brown with a pale lilac edge, to match our popular Appleyard linen.
• Length approx 103cm’s, width 6cm’s wide. Orange edge: 3mm.
• Please note these are cut strips, you cannot buy them by the metre.
• Content: 71.2% organic cotton / 28.8% elastane. Made in France.
• The dyes used are Oeko-Tex certified.
• Wash at 30/40 degrees, do not tumble dry.

Cotton ribbing for necklines, cuffs etc.

• A charcoal marl shade with a pale grey edge.
• Length approx 103cm’s, width 6cm’s wide. Pale grey edge: 3mm.
• Please note these are cut strips, you cannot buy them by the metre.
• Content: 71.2% GOTS organic cotton / 28.8% elastane. Made in France.
• The dyes used are Oeko-Tex certified.
• Wash at 30/40 degrees, do not tumble dry.

French cotton ribbing for necklines, cuffs etc. A dark navy.

Length approx 103cm’s, width 6cm’s wide.

Please note these are cut strips, you cannot buy them by the metre.

Content: 71.2% organic cotton / 28.8% elastane

The dyes used are Oeko-Tex certified.

Wash at 30/40 degrees, do not tumble dry.

We have designed these ribs to be used in conjunction with our Fielder pattern. You could also use them for neckline ribbing and cuffing for classic sweatshirts.

More about linen:

Linen is naturally stain resistant, does not pile, and is moth repellent. It is easy to wash as it can sustain high temperatures, is has very little if no shrinkage and is very strong.

It is anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, hypo allergenic and thermoregulating, it will also absorb up 20%  moisture before feeling damp.

As the linen fibres have low elasticity (which causes it to crease) it will wear in any areas that are repeatedly folded in the same place for a long time, however it does have much better abrasion resistance than say cotton.

Eco Credentials:

Flax is a strong plant best grown in northern Europe. It needs little or no fertilisers and due to the local climate, little extra water. It doesn’t really require many pesticides either as it can grow in poor quality soil. The Advisory Commission Report to the European Parliament stated that flax cultivation has positive effects on eco-system diversity as it allows for an “environmental pause”. One hectare of flax can retain 3.7 tonnes of CO2. Every part of the plant is used, what isn’t used to produce linen can be used to make linseed oil, paper, cattle feed or even soap.

Linen is therefore almost naturally organic. It is completely biodegradable, recyclable and due to its natural absorbency, it requires less dye than cotton. Linen therefore scores high on the ecological chart.

More about linen:

Linen is naturally stain resistant, does not pile, and is moth repellent. It is easy to wash as it can sustain high temperatures, is has very little if no shrinkage and is very strong.

It is anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, hypo allergenic and thermoregulating, it will also absorb up 20%  moisture before feeling damp.

As the linen fibres have low elasticity (which causes it to crease) it will wear in any areas that are repeatedly folded in the same place for a long time, however it does have much better abrasion resistance than say cotton.

Eco Credentials:

Flax is a strong plant best grown in northern Europe. It needs little or no fertilisers and due to the local climate, little extra water. It doesn’t really require many pesticides either as it can grow in poor quality soil. The Advisory Commission Report to the European Parliament stated that flax cultivation has positive effects on eco-system diversity as it allows for an “environmental pause”. One hectare of flax can retain 3.7 tonnes of CO2. Every part of the plant is used, what isn’t used to produce linen can be used to make linseed oil, paper, cattle feed or even soap.

Linen is therefore almost naturally organic. It is completely biodegradable, recyclable and due to its natural absorbency, it requires less dye than cotton. Linen therefore scores high on the ecological chart.

More about linen:

Linen is naturally stain resistant, does not pile, and is moth repellent. It is easy to wash as it can sustain high temperatures, is has very little if no shrinkage and is very strong.

It is anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, hypo allergenic and thermoregulating, it will also absorb up 20%  moisture before feeling damp.

As the linen fibres have low elasticity (which causes it to crease) it will wear in any areas that are repeatedly folded in the same place for a long time, however it does have much better abrasion resistance than say cotton.

Eco Credentials:

Flax is a strong plant best grown in northern Europe. It needs little or no fertilisers and due to the local climate, little extra water. It doesn’t really require many pesticides either as it can grow in poor quality soil. The Advisory Commission Report to the European Parliament stated that flax cultivation has positive effects on eco-system diversity as it allows for an “environmental pause”. One hectare of flax can retain 3.7 tonnes of CO2. Every part of the plant is used, what isn’t used to produce linen can be used to make linseed oil, paper, cattle feed or even soap.

Linen is therefore almost naturally organic. It is completely biodegradable, recyclable and due to its natural absorbency, it requires less dye than cotton. Linen therefore scores high on the ecological chart.

More about linen:

Linen is naturally stain resistant, does not pile, and is moth repellent. It is easy to wash as it can sustain high temperatures, is has very little if no shrinkage and is very strong.

It is anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, hypo allergenic and thermoregulating, it will also absorb up 20%  moisture before feeling damp.

As the linen fibres have low elasticity (which causes it to crease) it will wear in any areas that are repeatedly folded in the same place for a long time, however it does have much better abrasion resistance than say cotton.

Eco Credentials:

Flax is a strong plant best grown in northern Europe. It needs little or no fertilisers and due to the local climate, little extra water. It doesn’t really require many pesticides either as it can grow in poor quality soil. The Advisory Commission Report to the European Parliament stated that flax cultivation has positive effects on eco-system diversity as it allows for an “environmental pause”. One hectare of flax can retain 3.7 tonnes of CO2. Every part of the plant is used, what isn’t used to produce linen can be used to make linseed oil, paper, cattle feed or even soap.

Linen is therefore almost naturally organic. It is completely biodegradable, recyclable and due to its natural absorbency, it requires less dye than cotton. Linen therefore scores high on the ecological chart.

More about linen:

Linen is naturally stain resistant, does not pile, and is moth repellent. It is easy to wash as it can sustain high temperatures, is has very little if no shrinkage and is very strong.

It is anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, hypo allergenic and thermoregulating, it will also absorb up 20%  moisture before feeling damp.

As the linen fibres have low elasticity (which causes it to crease) it will wear in any areas that are repeatedly folded in the same place for a long time, however it does have much better abrasion resistance than say cotton.

Eco Credentials:

Flax is a strong plant best grown in northern Europe. It needs little or no fertilisers and due to the local climate, little extra water. It doesn’t really require many pesticides either as it can grow in poor quality soil. The Advisory Commission Report to the European Parliament stated that flax cultivation has positive effects on eco-system diversity as it allows for an “environmental pause”. One hectare of flax can retain 3.7 tonnes of CO2. Every part of the plant is used, what isn’t used to produce linen can be used to make linseed oil, paper, cattle feed or even soap.

Linen is therefore almost naturally organic. It is completely biodegradable, recyclable and due to its natural absorbency, it requires less dye than cotton. Linen therefore scores high on the ecological chart.

Superb quality, weighty and wide ticking for upholstery, blinds and bags etc.

There is an approximate 13% shrinkage with this cloth, so please allow for that when ordering.

• 214cm wide.
• 100% cotton.
• Wash at 40 degrees.
• This ticking has a fire retardant finish.
• As all computer monitors show colours differently, we recommend ordering a sample of the cloth to check it is the right colour and weight for your project. To do so click on the ‘buy’ tab and then ‘add sample to cart’.
• Fabric can be ordered in 10cm increments. The minimum order is half a metre. For example, if you want 2.8m’s this is what you type in the box.
• Thread match Gutermann Sew All 414.

European laundered linen tumbled at the mill for softness. Jacob’s Check has two layers of linen in an unusual dark green blue shade.

This linen is produced in small batches in Eastern Europe where there is a strong heritage of spinning and weaving linen fabric.

Jacob’s Check can be used for many of our patterns, ideally dresses, tops, and loose fitting trousers.

• 100% linen
• 146cm wide, 215gsm or 6.34oz.
• Wash at 30 degrees with a non bio detergent. Do not tumble. Shake out and dry flat. Linen will always seize up after washing but as soon as you start to use/wear it the fibres relax again.
• If you are using this linen for curtains we recommend using a lining to prevent fading.
• This linen is Oeko-Tex certified.

European laundered linen, tumbled at the mill for softness. Navy and natural linen.

This is a soft drapey linen that would work for dressmaking and home projects alike.

Soft laundered linen in fabulous pink and mustard gingham. Wouldn’t be out of place in a Wes Anderson film.

100% linen. 145cm wide. 200gsm.

Check repeat 2.5cm’s.

Suitable for dress making and home projects.

Wes is suitable for the following patterns in our Workbook: Bantam, Heron, Strides and Saltmarsh.

• Wash at 30 degrees with a non bio detergent. Do not tumble. Shake out and dry flat. Linen will always seize up after washing but as soon as you start to use/wear it the fibres relax again.
• If you are using this linen for curtains we recommend using a lining to prevent fading.
• It is produced in small batches in Eastern Europe where there is a strong heritage of spinning and weaving linen fabric. Made by a mill who uses electricity supplied solely from renewable energy sources and OEKO Tex certified.

European laundered linen tumbled at the mill for softness. Sundae is a pale orange and sky blue gingham.This linen is produced in small batches in Eastern Europe where there is a strong heritage of spinning and weaving linen fabric.

Sundae can be used for many of our patterns, ideally dresses, skirts,  tops, and loose fitting trousers.

• 100% linen.
• 145cm wide, 200gsm or 5.9oz.
• Check size 13mm.
• Wash at 30 degrees with a non bio detergent. Do not tumble. Shake out and dry flat. Linen will always seize up after washing but as soon as you start to use/wear it the fibres relax again.
• If you are using this linen for curtains we recommend using a lining to prevent fading.
• This linen is Oeko-Tex certified.

Appleyard can be used for many of our patterns, ideally dresses, tops, loose fitting trousers and even slouchy jackets.

• 100% linen.
• 148cm wide.
• 200gsm or 5.9oz.
• Wash at 30 degrees with a non bio detergent. Do not tumble. Shake out and dry flat. Linen will always seize up after washing but as soon as you start to use/wear it the fibres relax again.
• If you are using this linen for curtains we recommend using a lining to prevent fading.

European laundered linen tumbled at the mill for softness. A sandy yellow and brown stripe.

Yesteryear can be used for many of our patterns, ideally dresses, tops, loose fitting trousers and even slouchy jackets. Also great for interior projects.

• 48% linen, 52% cotton
• 143cm wide, 160gsm or 4.72oz
• Wash at 30 degrees with a non bio detergent. Do not tumble. Shake out and dry flat. Linen will always seize up after washing but as soon as you start to use/wear it the fibres relax again.
• If you are using this linen for curtains we recommend using a lining to prevent fading.
• This linen is Oeko-Tex certified.

European laundered linen tumbled at the mill for softness. Brown check with a hint of rust.

This linen is produced in small batches in Eastern Europe where there is a strong heritage of spinning and weaving linen fabric.

Toffee Crumble can be used for many of our patterns, ideally dresses, skirts,  tops, and loose fitting trousers.

• 100% linen.
• 145cm wide, 200gsm or 5.9oz.
• Wash at 30 degrees with a non bio detergent. Do not tumble. Shake out and dry flat. Linen will always seize up after washing but as soon as you start to use/wear it the fibres relax again.
• If you are using this linen for curtains we recommend using a lining to prevent fading.
• This linen is Oeko-Tex certified.

A beautiful shade of light-medium weight denim. 100% cotton. 6oz/180gsm. 150cm wide. Wash at 40 degrees.

A real workhorse denim that matches so many of our patterns. Would be particularly suited to our Rugby dress as it will take pressing for the collar well. Just heavy enough for trousers that are fairly loose fitting like our 101’s. Perfect for shirts, dresses, tops and bag linings.

This is quite crisp off the roll but it completely softens after two washes.

6oz Californian is suitable for the following patterns in our Workbook: Bantam, Curlew, Heron, Strides and Saltmarsh.

We have used this cloth to make the Rugby dress and the Francine top.

Dense weave, heavyweight denim. 14oz/400gsm. 150cm wide.

We recommend pre washing your denim before sewing. Putting a large piece of medium-heavy weight denim into the washing machine can sometimes lead to white creases in the denim, this is because it is a stiff fabric so it doesn’t have room to move around. We recommend doing the following to help this not to happen:

• Wash your denim on its own for the first wash.
• Sink your denim in water before hand, letting it fully absorb, so you are putting in the denim already wet.
• If you can break up your denim fabric into half this will help.
• For the first wash use a delicate 30 degree cycle with a low spin.
• If any white creases develop ironing whilst still damp will help.
• Do not tumble dry.

100% yarn dyed lighweight cotton. 135gsm. 150cm wide. Wash at 40 degrees.

An affordable and classic dress weight fabric with a beautiful drape. Chambray is suitable for the following patterns in our Workbook: Bantam, Curlew, Heron, Strides and Saltmarsh.

Ecru denim ideal for dyeing, lining, bag making or using for toiling.

100% cotton. 152cm wide, 393gsm or 11.5oz.

Wash at 30 /40 degrees.

Pre-wash recommended – shrinkage estimated at 7-8%

This cotton is Oeko-Tex and GOTS certified.

An indigo blue, red, yellow and peach check on a warm creamy white background. This cloth is suitable for tops, pyjamas or skirts and dresses with fullness.

• 100% cotton.
• 116cm wide.
• Pattern repeat: 15.5cm.
• Stripe width: 4cm.
• Indian cloths are sometimes susceptible to irregularities in the weave, this is all part of their charm and are not classed as flaws.

Gathering is suitable for the following patterns in our Workbook: Bantam and Heron,

Unique rusty red, black and beige and block pattern from Jaipur. Traditional hand block and dye techniques are used to make this wonderful rural cloth. It is ideal for tops, light trousers, and dresses

• 100% organic cotton.
• 118cm wide.
• Icon size: 2.8cm x 2cm.
• Pattern repeat: 3.5cm.
• For the first couple of washes, place the fabric in the washing machine drum at 30 or 40 degrees with a handful of table salt. This will help fix the dye to prevent it running.

Soft pale green. This layered cotton has a jacquard weave that gives it a quilted look and feel.

The reverse is a gauzy cotton, there is no batting in the middle of this cloth, the inside is made up of a series of thicker yarns which gives it the quilted feel. The top is a fine cotton.

If possible we would advise overlocking your raw edges before sewing to prevent fraying.

We can see this being used for throws, quilts, quilted jackets, oversized cushions, and smaller cosmetic bags.

• 100% BCI cotton. (The Better Cotton Initiative is a global not-for-profit organisation and the largest cotton sustainability programme in the world.)
• 120cm wide.
• The squares are approximately 4cm.
• This fabric is prewashed.
• Made in India.
• This is only produced in 5m pieces, if you order over 5m’s it will not be sent in a continuous piece.
• We recommend not using this for something that will sit in direct sunlight.
• Wash cool. Do not tumble. Shake out and dry flat. Iron cool.
• There will be colour variations between rolls. There may also be colour graduation over the piece.
• For colour accuracy we always recommend ordering a swatch – click the buy tab to add a swatch to the cart.

A natural ecru shade. This layered cotton has a jacquard weave that gives it a quilted look and feel.

We can see this being used for throws, quilts, quilted jackets, oversized cushions, and smaller cosmetic bags.

The reverse is a gauzy cotton, there is no batting in the middle of this cloth, the inside is made up of a series of thicker yarns which gives it the quilted feel. The top is a fine cotton.

If possible we would advise overlocking your raw edges before sewing to prevent fraying.

• 120cm wide.
• 100% cotton.
• Made in India.
• This is only produced in 5m pieces, if you order over 5m’s it will not be sent in a continuous piece.
• We recommend not using this for something that will sit in direct sunlight.
• Wash cool. Do not tumble. Shake out and dry flat. Iron cool.
• There will be colour variations between rolls. There may also be colour graduation over the piece.
• For colour accuracy we always recommend ordering a swatch – click the buy tab to add a swatch to the cart.
• If you would like to order a sample of this cloth, please click on the ‘buy’ tab and then ‘add sample to cart’.

A neat cross body bag, small but copious. Factotum has been designed to hold all your daily essentials. Fully lined, with two front pockets and a zipped closure. You can use leather or webbing for your strap.

The Eve Trouser is cropped, with a slightly tapered leg and optional turn ups. It’s an easy garment to make, fitting neatly at the waist and over the hips with a simple side zip and two back pockets. Choose to make pleats or darts into the waist seam.

All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless stated otherwise and are included in the pattern. This is a multi-size paper pattern in an envelope, including sizes 6 – 18.

The Eve Trousers are suitable for a wide range of fabrics so make it your own. Medium woven fabrics such as cotton twill, denim, corduroy, light to medium weight woolens, linen or tencel. Picking a thicker fabric like a canvas will give you a more structured shape.

Inspired by the fisherman of Brittany this simple top or dress could become a wardrobe staple. Slim fitted top or A line dress with an inside breast pocket and pockets in the side seams.

This is a multi-size paper pattern in an envelope, including sizes 6 – 18. 1.5cm seam allowance is included in the pattern unless otherwise stated. Skill level: Advanced beginner.

Papierschnittmuster " The Fielder"

European laundered linen, tumbled at the mill for softness. Vivid bright red.

143cm wide, 185gsm or 5.5oz.

10m lengths – please allow a variance of +/- 10/20%
20m lengths – discount is given for a whole roll – roll lengths vary

The 185 dress weight linen is our go to linen for all dress making and also works well for lighter curtains for a casual less refined look.

It is produced in small batches in Eastern Europe where there is a strong heritage of spinning and weaving linen fabric. Made by a mill who uses electricity supplied solely from renewable energy sources and OEKO Tex certified.

YKK zip with nickel teeth and a black tape.

30cm/12″.

Perfect for using with our Factotum pattern.

YKK zip with nickel teeth 

30cm/12″.

Perfect for using with our Factotum pattern.

YKK zip with brass teeth 

30cm/12″.

Perfect for using with our Factotum pattern.

YKK zip with nickel teeth 

30cm/12″.

Perfect for using with our Factotum pattern.

YKK zip with nickel teeth 

30cm/12″.

Perfect for using with our Factotum pattern.