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.
A premium linen fabric woven by Italian mill Loro Piana, combining the natural character of linen with the added practicality of a specialist water-resistant finish.
Woven from 100% linen in a versatile navy shade, this cloth retains the breathability, texture and comfort that linen is known for while benefiting from Loro Piana's Storm System® treatment. Lightweight yet durable, it is well suited to garments that need both elegance and everyday practicality.
| Approx width: | 157cm | 62" | |
| Composition: | 100% Cotton | |
| Construction: | Woven | |
| Washing instructions: | Professional Dry Clean Only | Do Not Steam Iron | |
| What can I make with this: | Jacket Linings, Coats, Bags | |
| Approx. Weight: | Lightweight | |
| Weft Stretch (Horizontal): | 0% | |
| Warp Stretch (Vertical): | 0% |
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.
Premium Italian Linen - Navy is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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