GBSB Ep8 Inspiration: Stitched from the Page
From Sherlock Holmes tweeds and reworked school uniforms to romantic Jane Austen dresses, explore the fabrics that inspired Literary Icons Week on The Great British Sewing Bee.
These aren't simply a bundle of remnants thrown together. Caroline has spent hours painstakingly putting each Croft Mill Bargain Bale together, choosing a varied assortment of good-quality fabrics and making sure every one feels genuinely worth opening. Expect a proper mixture of colours, prints, textures and fabric types, including some real showstoppers that you might never have thought to choose for yourself. No two bales are the same, and that's very much the fun of them.
Each bale contains at least 15 metres of fabric, generally in useful lengths of approximately 1–3 metres, with Caroline estimating the individual fabrics would have a combined retail value of around £190–£225. They're brilliant for first-time sewers wanting a selection of fabrics to experiment with, experienced makers looking to replenish their stash, or anyone who simply enjoys the possibilities of having some unexpected cloth to play with. They also make a fabulous gift for a sewer – although you may find it rather difficult to give away once you've had a peek inside.
Please note: The photograph is representative of one of our Fabric Bales only. Every bale is individually put together and the fabrics, colours and designs you receive will vary.
No two packs are the same but quality is guaranteed in these fabulous Croft Mill Fabric Bundles.
Non-refundable | Non-returnable | Maximum 1 bale per order | Excluded from offers and discounts
Delivery & Returns
Processing Your Order: We aim to dispatch all orders within 1-2 working days. Our team is dedicated to ensuring your order is handled with care and sent out promptly.
UK Delivery:
Royal Mail Tracked 48 - 2nd Class Delivery: This is our standard Royal Mail service. Delivery is typically estimated at 2–3 working days from dispatch, although times can vary.
Royal Mail Tracked 24 - 1st Class Delivery: A faster Royal Mail option, typically estimated at 1–2 working days from dispatch. Please note that this is not a guaranteed next day service.
Courier Delivery: We offer a courier service via Parcelforce for customers requiring a faster delivery option. We aim to dispatch eligible orders placed before 1pm on the same working day, but this cannot be guaranteed. Courier delivery is generally expected on the next working day following dispatch. Orders placed on Friday may not be collected until the following Monday. This service is tracked.
We process orders Monday to Friday, so weekend orders begin processing the following Monday.
We deliver worldwide - view our full list of international destinations.
All delivery times are estimates and may be affected by circumstances outside our control once your parcel has been handed to the delivery provider.
We want you to love your order! If you’re not completely happy, you can return items within 28 days of receiving your order.
Please note that fabrics are cut to order, so a restocking fee may apply. Some items are non-returnable except where faulty or not as described.
Bargain Bale is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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