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Linen

Linen

Our collection of linen fabric includes lightweight 100% linen, linen blends and breathable summer dress fabrics perfect for garments you’ll wear again and again. Whether you're sewing dresses, trousers, shirts or relaxed tailoring, linen is valued for its strength, texture and cool handle.

Available in a wide range of colours and weights, our linen fabrics are carefully sourced, including many ex-designer and Italian-made options.

To browse fabrics made from 100% linen only, use the Yarn filter and select 100% yarn content. This will remove linen blends from your results.

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  • Tokoto Linen Tokoto Linen White Navy Blue Floral Print Woven Dress Fabric Roll
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    Tokoto Linen

    100% linen in navy floral on crisp white for timeless dressmaking.

    £20.50 p/m
  • Core Range Bamboo/Linen Shirting Bamboo Linen Shirting Pink Woven Plain Indian Dress Fabric Fold

    Core Range Bamboo/Linen Shirting

    147cm wide, 55% bamboo with 45% linen shirting fabric with a luxurious, soft, and silky feel.

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    £12.26 p/m
  • Washed Linen - Soft White Washed Linen Soft White Fabric Folds

    Washed Linen - Soft White

    145cm wide superb soft washed linen in a white with all the slubiness you would expect in a linen cloth. Great for summer trousers. Light enough for a shirt too.

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    £18.00 p/m
  • + More colours Enigma Linen - Chartreuse Enigma linen chartreuse ramie cotton oeko tex plain dress fabric cu

    Enigma Linen - Chartreuse

    Perfect for clothing and home furnishings, this ramie linen and cotton blend fabric in green is Oeko-Tex Certified.

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    £12.76 p/m
  • Island - Linen Mix - Olive Island Linen Mix Olive Large Scale Palm Tree Prirnt Viscose Green Brown Woven Dress Fabric Mannequin

    Island - Linen Mix - Olive

    140cm linen viscose island print in olive, 150gsm ex-designer deadstock.

    £15.50 p/m
  • + More colours Alexa - Olive Alexa Plain Cotton Linen Olive 2004347032 Fold

    Alexa - Olive

    139cm wide 45% cotton and 55% linen chambray fabric in olive. Perfect for summer garments!

    £15.96 p/m
  • + More colours Linen Line - Navy Linen Line Navy Plain Woven Dress Fabric Fold

    Linen Line - Navy

    This is a smooth and airy 100% linen in a classic navy shade, ideal if you’re after something cool, breathable, and easy to wear.

    £18.50 p/m
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  • + More colours Enigma Linen - Dark Teal Enigma Linen Dark Teal Ramie Cotton Woven Dress Fabric Bolt

    Enigma Linen - Dark Teal

    Made from 70% ramie linen and 30% cotton, our dark teal fabric is Oeko-Tex Certified, ideal for jackets.

    £12.76 p/m
  • + More colours Enigma Linen - Natural Enigma Linen Natural Ramie Cotton Oeko Tex Plain Dress Fabric

    Enigma Linen - Natural

    140cm wide, 70% ramie linen and 30% cotton blend fabric in a natural hue, Oeko-Tex Certified., great for summer.

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    £12.76 p/m
  • Rustic Linen - Charcoal Rustic Linen Charcoal Black Sandwashed Dress Fabric

    Rustic Linen - Charcoal

    100% stonewashed linen fabric in black, 250gsm, perfect for both home furnishings and clothing.

    £18.00 p/m
  • + More colours Signature Linen - Pink Signature Linen Pink Plain Woven Dress Fabric Fold

    Signature Linen - Pink

    145cm wide 100% linen in pink, 230gsm plain woven fabric for dresses, skirts and summer tailoring.

    £12.50 p/m
  • + More colours Stripeway Linen Mix - Grey Stripeaway Linen Mix Grey Viscose Ecru Woven Shirting Fabric Fold

    Stripeway Linen Mix - Grey

    A soft, lightweight woven fabric made from an 80% viscose and 20% linen blend, this grey pinstripe design is ideal if you want something breathable with a cleaner, more modern look.

    £12.50 p/m
  • Made in Italy Storm System Linen - Navy Storm System Linen Navy Indigo Denim Look Waterproof Italian Coating Fabric Fold

    Storm System Linen - Navy

    152cm wide Loro Piana navy water-resistant 100% linen fabric. Luxurious Italian cloth, breathable yet practical.

    £15.00 p/m
  • + More colours 100% Linen - Khaki Plain 100 Percent Linen 150Gsm Dress Fabric Khaki

    100% Linen - Khaki

    This 100% linen fabric in khaki offers a wonderful balance of breathability & durable structure.

    £21.50 p/m
  • + More colours Enigma Linen - Brown Enigma Linen Brown Ramie Cotton Oeko Tex Plain Dress Fabric

    Enigma Linen - Brown

    70% ramie linen and 30% cotton blend fabric in brown, great for clothing and home dÈcor. Oeko-Tex Certified.

    £12.76 p/m
  • Laura Ashley - Willow leaf Hedgerow Laura Ashley Willow Leaf Hedgerow Green White Linen Cotton Canvas Printed Furnishing Fabric Fold

    Laura Ashley - Willow leaf Hedgerow

    141cm wide Laura Ashley Willow Leaf Hedgerow, 51% cotton 49% linen, 200gsm upholstery fabric.

    £14.00 p/m
  • + More colours Enigma Linen - Rose Enigma Linen Rose Ramie Cotton Oeko Tex Plain Dress Fabric

    Enigma Linen - Rose

    Made from 70% ramie and 30% cotton, our rose pink dress fabric is Oeko-Tex Certified, perfect for skirts.

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    £12.76 p/m
  • Irish Linen - White Irish Linen White Heavy Furnishing Fabric Fold 94C3F362 7Ed0 4705 966B 75Bcb77D52B9

    Irish Linen - White

    Our 142cm wide, Irish linen fabric in a white hue is perfect for furnishing projects such as tablecloths and curtaining.

    From £20.00 p/u
  • + More colours Stripeway Linen Mix - Mustard Stripeaway Linen Mix Mustard Viscose Latte Woven Shirting Fabric Fold

    Stripeway Linen Mix - Mustard

    A soft, lightweight woven fabric in an 80% viscose and 20% linen blend, this version features a warm mustard pinstripe for an easy, relaxed look.

    £12.50 p/m
  • + More colours Laura Ashley - Austen - Sunshine Laura Ashley Austen Sunshine Yellow Linen Cotton Canvas Plain Furnishing Fabric Fold

    Laura Ashley - Austen - Sunshine

    Laura Ashley Austen sunshine yellow linen blend, 54% linen 46% cotton, 141cm wide and 270–290gsm.

    £14.00 p/m
  • + More colours Hector - Black Viscose Linen Blend Dress Fabric Hector Black Fold

    Hector - Black

    140cm wide, 75% viscose and 25% linen mix shirting fabric in black, great for loose pants and dressmaking!

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    £15.00 p/m
  • + More colours Easy Linen - Sapphire Easy Linen Sapphire Blue Viscose Mix Plain Woven Dress Fabric Fold

    Easy Linen - Sapphire

    Sapphire blue linen viscose fabric, 135cm wide and midweight, with a soft drape for everyday dressmaking.

    £11.00 p/m
  • + More colours Don't Be Noisy - Grey Linen Cotton Blend Dress Fabric Grey White Stripe Dont Be Noisy Cu 19A904A0 5Fe8 436A 9C7C Ed5056874649

    Don't Be Noisy - Grey

    Grey and white striped fabric is made from a 45% cotton and 55% linen blend. Create lovely summer dresses, holiday shirts and suits with this versatile cloth.

    £18.00 p/m
  • Hawaiian Sunset Tropical Sunset Linen Cotton Red Pink Palm Tree Print Fabric Woven In Germany Fold

    Hawaiian Sunset

    Our linen and cotton blend fabric features a palm tree print on a pinky red ground, woven in Germany and ideal for shirts!

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    £18.00 p/m
  • + More colours Linen Fusion - Lime Linen Fusion Lime Viscose Lightweight Green Shirting Fabric

    Linen Fusion - Lime

    Lightweight linen & viscose blend dyed fabric in a classic lime green hue. Great for shirts & dresses.

    £15.96 p/m
  • + More colours Laura Ashley - Austen - Steel Laura Ashley Austen Steel Grey Linen Cotton Canvas Plain Furnishing Fabric Fold

    Laura Ashley - Austen - Steel

    Laura Ashley Austen grey linen blend, 54% linen 46% cotton, 141cm wide and 270–290gsm for curtains and upholstery.

    £14.00 p/m
  • + More colours Sunday Best Sunday Best Lilac Check Ex Designer Linen Woven Shirting Fabric CU

    Sunday Best

    This beautiful ex-designer 100% linen fabric was originally made for a renowned British designer, featuring a timeless check pattern and elegant drape.

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    £20.50 p/m
  • + More colours Easy Linen - Terracotta Easy Linen Terracotta Viscose Mix Plain Woven Dress Fabric Fold

    Easy Linen - Terracotta

    135cm wide terracotta linen viscose fabric, midweight and woven, ideal for relaxed dresses, tops, skirts and trousers.

    £11.00 p/m
  • + More colours Enigma Linen - Gold Enigma Linen Gold Ramie Cotton Oeko Tex Plain Dress Fabric

    Enigma Linen - Gold

    Ramie linen and cotton blend dress fabric in a gold hue, ideal for soft furnishings and clothing. Oeko-Tex Certified.

    £12.76 p/m
  • Alba Linen Mix - Ivory Alba Linen Mix Ivory Viscose Plain Woven Dress Fabric Fold

    Alba Linen Mix - Ivory

    Ivory viscose linen mix dress fabric with a loose weave and soft drape. Lightweight, breathable and ideal for summer dresses and tops.

    £12.00 p/m
  • Bare Blend - Linen Mix Bare Blend Linen Mix Cotton Stone Natural Suiting Fabric Fold

    Bare Blend - Linen Mix

    Textured linen cotton mix in soft stone for timeless breathable garments.

    £11.76 p/m
  • + More colours Enigma Linen - White Enigma Linen White Ramie Cotton Oeko Tex Plain Dress Fabric

    Enigma Linen - White

    140cm wide, Oeko-Tex Certified dress fabric made from 70% ramie and 30% cotton, ideal for shirting.

    £12.76 p/m
  • + More colours Enigma Linen - Navy Placeholder Fc76563E Fe89 4Ae6 82Bd Ef938Cde82De

    Enigma Linen - Navy

    Oeko-Tex Certified, navy blue, ramie linen and cotton blend fabric, perfect for curtains and tablecloths.

    £12.76 p/m
  • + More colours Wild Expressions - Earthbound Zebra Wild Expressions Earthbound Zebra Linen Viscose Brown Woven Animal Print Dress Fabric

    Wild Expressions - Earthbound Zebra

    154cm wide linen-viscose fabric, 40% linen and 60% viscose. Lightweight at 94gsm, with a bold leopard print in rich browns.

    £23.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Golden Plaid Italian 100% Linen Check Dress Fabric Golden Plaid Roll

    Golden Plaid

    154cm wide, 100% linen dress fabric with a warm plaid check in red, yellow, brown and green.

    £26.76 p/m
  • + More colours Hector - Peach Hector Peach Pink Viscose Linen Mix Dress Fabric Roll

    Hector - Peach

    137cm wide peach linen-viscose blend fabric with a soft drape and breathable handle. Ideal for summer tailoring.

    £15.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Big Bopper Big Bopper Linen Italian Ex Designer Deadstock Woven Grey Fabric Roll

    Big Bopper

    140cm wide, ex-designer 100% linen fabric in pale grey, coarsely woven for texture. Woven in Italy.

    £29.50 p/m
  • Coastal Linen Coastal Linen Mint Blue Ex Designer Woven Dress Fabric

    Coastal Linen

    155cm wide 100% linen fabric in pale turquoise, made for a famous American designer. Woven with natural slub texture.

    £22.50 p/m
  • Made in Italy White Mischeif White Mischief Linen Italian Woven Dress Fabric Roll

    White Mischeif

    148cm wide, 100% linen white dress fabric, woven in Italy with a textured weave and soft finish.

    £28.00 p/m
  • + More colours 100% Linen - Mint Plain 100 Percent Linen 150Gsm Dress Fabric Mint Fold F8Ffaf9F Ec68 4B1C A567 4F49E5B548D4

    100% Linen - Mint

    This 100% linen fabric in mint green offers a wonderful balance of breathability & durable structure.

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    £21.50 p/m
  • + More colours Linen Mix - Cream

    Linen Mix - Cream

    Stretch, viscose linen mix suiting fabric in cream. Nice and soft this is a good fabric for tops and shorts. Paperbag style as this will fall beautfully.

    £10.50 p/m
  • + More colours Enigma Linen - Black Enigma linen black ramie cotton oeko tex plain dress fabric cu

    Enigma Linen - Black

    Oeko-Tex Standard Certified, ramie linen and cotton blend fabric fabric in black, perfect for shirts and shorts.

    £12.76 p/m
  • + More colours Enigma Linen - Stone Enigma Linen Stone Ramie Cotton Oeko Tex Plain Dress Fabric

    Enigma Linen - Stone

    Made from 70% ramie and 30% cotton, this stone-coloured fabric is Oeko-Tex Certified, perfect for curtaining.

    £12.76 p/m
  • + More colours Signature Linen - Black Signature Linen Black Plain Woven Dress Fabric Fold

    Signature Linen - Black

    Black 100% linen fabric, 145cm wide and 230gsm, plain woven for dresses and tailoring.

    £12.50 p/m
  • + More colours Traditional Linen - Dark Grey Traditional Linen Dark Grey Rami Woven Dress Fabric

    Traditional Linen - Dark Grey

    Our 136cm wide, yarn-dyed 100% linen fabric in a dark grey hue is mid-weight, ideal for soft furnishings.

    £24.50 p/m

Why choose linen fabric?

Linen fabric is made from flax fibres and is known for its durability, breathability and distinctive natural texture. It softens beautifully with washing while retaining its structure, making it ideal for garments that need both comfort and shape.

For dressmaking, linen works particularly well for:

  • Summer dresses and shirt dresses
  • Wide-leg trousers and relaxed tailoring
  • Shirts, blouses and lightweight jackets
  • Co-ords and capsule wardrobe pieces

If you prefer something with less creasing, linen blends offer the same airy quality with added drape or softness, often combined with cotton or viscose.

Lightweight or heavier linen?

Lightweight linen fabric is ideal for warm weather clothing and layering pieces. Midweight linen suits trousers, pinafores and everyday dresses. Heavier linen works well for structured garments and transitional pieces.

When sewing with linen, pre-washing is recommended to allow for natural shrinkage and to enhance softness.

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