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- Part number
- 2506O03-B
Enigma Linen - Turquoise
Our ramie linen and cotton blend fabric is Oeko-Tex Certified and comes in a turquoise hue, ideal for soft furnishings.
- Price incl. VAT
- £12.75 per metre
- Part number
- 2505E12-B
Linen Mix - Prowla
134cm wide, 80% viscose, 15% linen, 5% cotton fabric with a bold pink & orange leopard print.
- Price incl. VAT
- £14.50 per metre
- Part number
- 2502NE37
Qjutie - 3 Thread Linen Fleece - Ecru
135cm wide, 80% cotton, 20% linen fleece fabric in ecru, from the Qjutie & The Qjutest range.
- Price incl. VAT
- £20.50 per metre
- Part number
- 2502NE10
Qjutie - Linen Cotton Mix - Army
140cm wide, 55% linen, 45% cotton mix fabric in army green, from the Qjutie & The Qjutest range.
- Price incl. VAT
- £18.30 per metre
- Part number
- 2410CF54
Mind Boggling
127cm wide, Italian linen & cotton blend lightweight dress fabric with an abstract pattern.
- Price incl. VAT
- £25.00 per metre
- Part number
- 2410CF49
Jungle
128cm wide, ex-designer linen & cotton lightweight canvas with a colourful jungle design.
- Price incl. VAT
- £25.00 per metre
- Part number
- 2409AH03
Bonded Cotton - Dylan
150cm wide, oatmeal viscose cloth bonded to a beige cotton shirting. Linen look & water resistant.
- Price incl. VAT
- £12.95 per metre
- Part number
- 2408S05B
Hawes Check - Navy Red
Cotton and linen blend fabric featuring a checked pattern in navy, red and white, ideal for men’s shirts.
- Price incl. VAT
- £15.00 per metre
- Part number
- 2408S05A
Hawes Check - Blue Pink
155cm wide, cotton and linen blend shirting fabric with a check pattern in shades of blue, pink and mint.
- Price incl. VAT
- £15.00 per metre
- Part number
- 2407PS08
Cruella
164cm wide, Italian designer deadstock cotton fabric in dark green. with a special glazed finish.
- Price incl. VAT
- £8.00 per metre
- Part number
- 2405O04B
Dainty Dot - Ivory
140cm wide, 100% cotton dobby spot/Swiss dot fabric in ivory. Soft, lightweight, and breathable.
- Price incl. VAT
- £9.00 per metre
- Part number
- 2405O04A
Dainty Dot - White
140cm wide, 100% cotton dobby spot/Swiss dot fabric in white. Soft, lightweight, and breathable.
- Price incl. VAT
- £9.00 per metre
- Part number
- 2404P02
Life On The Nile
156cm wide, cotton, linen & polyester fabric in sand, with different coloured yarns running through.
- Price incl. VAT
- £17.00 per metre
- Part number
- 2312O01
Enigma Linen - All Colours
Our ramie linen & cotton fabric is Oeko-Tex certified and comes in a range of captivating shades.
- Price incl. VAT
- £12.75 per metre
- Part number
- 2402M03A
Giza - Raspberry
145cm wide, lightweight suiting fabric made from 60% linen & 40% cotton, featuring a raspberry stripe on a taupe ground.
- Price incl. VAT
- £18.00 per metre
- Part number
- 2402NE25A
Kaya Gauze - Rust
135cm wide, cotton/linen double gauze in rust. The perfect balance of softness & durability.
- Price incl. VAT
- £14.00 per metre
- Part number
- 2401AB01
Egyptian Cotton - Luxury Sheeting
Our 3 metre-wide Egyptian cotton bed sheeting fabric comes in a soft ivory hue; superfine weave & a dream to handle.
- Price incl. VAT
- £15.00 per metre
- Part number
- 2312O01U
Enigma Linen - Teal
Oeko-Tex Certified fabric in a teal blue hue, 70% ramie and 30% linen – perfect for garments or home furnishings.
- Price incl. VAT
- £12.75 per metre
- Part number
- 2312O01T
Enigma Linen - Rose
Made from 70% ramie and 30% cotton, our rose pink dress fabric is Oeko-Tex Certified, perfect for skirts.
- Price incl. VAT
- £12.75 per metre
- Part number
- 2312O01S
Enigma Linen - White
140cm wide, Oeko-Tex Certified dress fabric made from 70% ramie and 30% cotton, ideal for shirting.
- Price incl. VAT
- £12.75 per metre
- Part number
- 2312O01R
Enigma Linen - Stone
Made from 70% ramie and 30% cotton, this stone-coloured fabric is Oeko-Tex Certified, perfect for curtaining.
- Price incl. VAT
- £12.75 per metre
- Part number
- 2312O01I
Enigma Linen - Grey
Ramie linen and cotton blend dress fabric in a grey hue, perfect for soft furnishings and clothing. Oeko-Tex Certified.
- Price incl. VAT
- £12.75 per metre
- Part number
- 2312O01O
Enigma Linen - Red
Our Oeko-Tex Certified red dress fabric is made from 70% ramie linen and 30% cotton, ideal for summer wear.
- Price incl. VAT
- £12.75 per metre
- Part number
- 2312O01N
Enigma Linen - Pewter
140cm wide, 70% ramie linen and 30% cotton blend fabric in a pewter grey hue, Oeko-Tex Certified.
- Price incl. VAT
- £12.75 per metre
- Part number
- 2312O01Q
Enigma Linen - Silver
Oeko-Tex Certified, ramie linen and cotton blend fabric in a silvery grey hue, perfect for clothing & home décor.
- Price incl. VAT
- £12.75 per metre
- Part number
- 2312O01P
Enigma Linen - Rust
Made from 70% ramie linen and 30% cotton, our rust orange fabric is Oeko-Tex Certified, ideal for dressmaking.
- Price incl. VAT
- £12.75 per metre
- Part number
- 2312O01L
Enigma Linen - Natural
140cm wide, 70% ramie linen and 30% cotton blend fabric in a natural hue, Oeko-Tex Certified., great for summer.
- Price incl. VAT
- £12.75 per metre
- Part number
- 2312O01K
Enigma Linen - Mint
This mint green dress fabric is made from 70% ramie linen and 30% cotton, ideal for home décor. Oeko-Tex Certified.
- Price incl. VAT
- £12.75 per metre
- Part number
- 2312O01J
Enigma Linen - Lavender
140cm wide, ramie linen and cotton blend fabric in a lavender hue, Oeko-Tex Certified, perfect for dresses.
- Price incl. VAT
- £12.75 per metre
- Part number
- 2312O01H
Enigma Linen - Gold
Ramie linen and cotton blend dress fabric in a gold hue, ideal for soft furnishings and clothing. Oeko-Tex Certified.
- Price incl. VAT
- £12.75 per metre
- Part number
- 2312O01G
Enigma Linen - Denim
Made from 70% ramie linen and 30% cotton, our denim blue fabric is Oeko-Tex Certified, ideal for jackets.
- Price incl. VAT
- £12.75 per metre
- Part number
- 2312O01E
Enigma Linen - Coral
This coral dress fabric is Oeko-Tex certified & made from ramie linen and cotton, ideal for summer skirts.
- Price incl. VAT
- £12.75 per metre
- Part number
- 2312O01C
Enigma Linen - Brown
70% ramie linen and 30% cotton blend fabric in brown, great for clothing and home décor. Oeko-Tex Certified.
- Price incl. VAT
- £12.75 per metre
- Part number
- 2312O01D
Enigma Linen - Chartreuse
Perfect for clothing and home furnishings, this ramie linen and cotton blend fabric in green is Oeko-Tex Certified.
- Price incl. VAT
- £12.75 per metre
- Part number
- 2312O01B
Enigma Linen - Black
Oeko-Tex Standard Certified, ramie linen and cotton blend fabric fabric in black, perfect for shirts and shorts.
- Price incl. VAT
- £12.75 per metre
- Part number
- 2312O01A
Enigma Linen - Aqua
Our ramie linen and cotton blend fabric is Oeko-Tex Certified and comes in an aqua blue hue, ideal for soft furnishings.
- Price incl. VAT
- £12.75 per metre
- Part number
- 2312O01F
Enigma Linen - Dark Red
Made from 70% ramie and 30% cotton, our dark red fabric is Oeko-Tex Certified, ideal for dressmaking.
- Price incl. VAT
- £12.75 per metre
- Part number
- 2307H24A
Don't Be Noisy - Red
Red and white striped fabric is made from a 45% cotton and 55% linen blend. Create dresses, holiday shirts and trouser with this versatile cloth.
- Price incl. VAT
- £18.00 per metre
- Part number
- 2307H24B
Don't Be Noisy - Indigo
Indigo and white striped fabric is made from a 45% cotton and 55% linen blend. Create summer dresses and holiday shirts with this cloth.
- Price incl. VAT
- £18.00 per metre
- Part number
- 2307H15
Double Trouble
146cm wide, linen and cotton blend dress fabric with an embroidered floral design on a beige double cloth!
- Price incl. VAT
- £14.00 per metre
- Part number
- 2306O02C
Stone Washed Linen - Scarlet
This 70% stone-washed linen 30% cotton fabric in red is heavy in weight, excellent for bedding, dressmaking and jackets!
- Price incl. VAT
- £17.00 per metre
- Part number
- 2306O02B
Stone Washed Linen - Black
Heavyweight, 70% stone-washed linen and 30% cotton fabric in black, perfect for dressmaking, soft furnishings and bedding!
- Price incl. VAT
- £17.00 per metre
- Part number
- 2306O02D
Stone Washed Linen - Khaki
Made from 70% stone-washed linen 30% cotton, this heavy-weight fabric in khaki has a textured surface, great for trousers!
- Price incl. VAT
- £17.00 per metre
- Part number
- 2306O02A
Stone Washed Linen - Cream
Our heavy, 70% stone-washed linen & 30% cotton fabric in cream has a nice hang and textured surface, ideal for dressmaking!
- Price incl. VAT
- £17.00 per metre
- Part number
- 2303H27G
Alexa - Sand
139cm wide 45% cotton and 55% linen chambray fabric in sand. Perfect for summer garments!
- Price incl. VAT
- £15.95 per metre
- Part number
- 2303H27F
Alexa - Sage
139cm wide 45% cotton and 55% linen chambray fabric in sage. Perfect for summer garments!
- Price incl. VAT
- £15.95 per metre
- Part number
- 2303H27E
Alexa - Royal Blue
139cm wide 45% cotton and 55% linen chambray fabric in royal blue. Perfect for summer garments!
- Price incl. VAT
- £15.95 per metre
- Part number
- 2303H27D
Alexa - Orange
139cm wide 45% cotton and 55% linen chambray fabric in orange. Perfect for summer garments!
- Price incl. VAT
- £15.95 per metre
- Part number
- 2303H27C
Alexa - Olive
139cm wide 45% cotton and 55% linen chambray fabric in olive. Perfect for summer garments!
- Price incl. VAT
- £15.95 per metre
- Part number
- 2303H27B
Alexa - Light Blue
139cm wide 45% cotton and 55% linen chambray fabric in light blue. Perfect for summer garments!
- Price incl. VAT
- £15.95 per metre
- Part number
- 2303H27A
Alexa - Grey
139cm wide 45% cotton and 55% linen chambray fabric in grey. Perfect for summer garments!
- Price incl. VAT
- £15.95 per metre
- Part number
- 2303P41
Dusty
Woven in France, this stone coloured plain woven fabric is made from 60% cotton and 40% linen, ideal for shirts!
- Price incl. VAT
- £12.00 per metre
- Part number
- 2303M24
Highly Strong
154cm wide coral pink dress fabric, made from 80% cotton and 20% linen, is perfect for creating comfortable, stylish summer garments.
- Price incl. VAT
- £13.50 per metre
- Part number
- 2303P38
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!
- Price incl. VAT
- £18.00 per metre
- Part number
- 2303H21
Don't Be Noisy - Denim Blue
140cm wide, 55% linen, 45% cotton fabric in a denim blue shade with white pinstripes.
- Price incl. VAT
- £18.00 per metre
- Part number
- 2303H20
Don't Be Noisy - Pale Blue
This blue & white striped fabric is made from a 45% cotton and 55% linen blend. Create lovely summer dresses, holiday shirts and suits.
- Price incl. VAT
- £18.00 per metre
- Part number
- 2303H19
Don't Be Noisy - Beige
This beige & white striped fabric is made from a 45% cotton and 55% linen blend. Create lovely summer dresses, holiday shirts and suits.
- Price incl. VAT
- £18.00 per metre
- Part number
- 2210H12
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.
- Price incl. VAT
- £18.00 per metre
- Part number
- 2203VM04
Amalfi - Claret Clark
A lovely 140cm wide, claret red nylon, cotton, linen blend suiting and dress fabric! A lovely bold material!
- Price incl. VAT
- £12.00 per metre
- Part number
- 2104S05
Black Cotton
Reasonably heavy black cotton fabric with a soft finish.
- Price incl. VAT
- £8.00 per metre
- Part number
- 2104O001
Stone Washed Linen - White
Unique and heavy stone washed linen and cotton fabric in white with a subtle texture in the weave. 355gsm.
- Price incl. VAT
- £17.00 per metre
- Part number
- 2045d
Cross Hatch - Coral
Easy care and virtually non-iron linen look dress fabric in coral, excellent for dressmaking.
- Price incl. VAT
- £7.00 per metre
- Part number
- 2506O02-B
Enigma Linen - Dark Teal
Made from 70% ramie linen and 30% cotton, our dark teal fabric is Oeko-Tex Certified, ideal for jackets.
- Price incl. VAT
- £12.75 per metre
Out of stock
- Part number
- 2505E13-B
Linen Mix - Loopin
134cm wide, viscose and linen mix fabric with an abstract teal, cream & brown swirl print.
- Price incl. VAT
- £14.50 per metre
Out of stock
- Part number
- 2504M39-B
Salt Air
140cm wide, lightweight 80% cotton 30% linen blend fabric with textured stripes in soft green.
- Price incl. VAT
- £11.95 per metre
Out of stock
- Part number
- 2504M35-R
Curtis
155cm wide cotton-linen blend fabric in blue and ivory stripes. Soft, breathable, and naturally textured.
- Price incl. VAT
- £13.00 per metre
Out of stock
- Part number
- 2504M11-B
Barely There
145cm wide, cotton, linen, and silk voile with an abstract painterly print. Perfect for beachwear.
- Price incl. VAT
- £12.25 per metre
Out of stock
- Part number
- 2410CF44
Riotous Assembly
128cm wide, ex-designer linen & cotton lightweight canvas with a colourful leafy tropical design.
- Price incl. VAT
- £25.00 per metre
Out of stock
- Part number
- 2408E03
Linen Mix - Brushstroke
134cm wide, rayon, linen and cotton fabric with overlaid brushstrokes in an array of vibrant colours.
- Price incl. VAT
- £16.50 per metre
Out of stock
- Part number
- 2405P02
Palms Navy Linen
100% linen fabric featuring a palm leaf print in navy and green on a white ground, perfect for palazzo pants.
- Price incl. VAT
- £18.50 per metre
Out of stock
- Part number
- 2403P04
Linen Mix - Lauren
Made from 55% linen and 45% cotton, our ex-designer dress fabric features a navy floral print on an ivory ground.
- Price incl. VAT
- £14.00 per metre
Out of stock
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