Merchant and Mills

A really thick and strong twill linen.

Enjoy the diversity and richness of Western Africa with entirely handmade, Fairtrade cloth with superb quality whilst simultaneously supporting the regional craft communities and being ecologically and ethically responsive.

Enjoy the diversity and richness of Western Africa with entirely handmade, Fairtrade cloth with superb qualitty whilst simultaneously supporting the regional craft communities and being ecologocally and ethically responsive.

Hand spun, woven by hand, using no harmful chemicals and barely any electricity! The handweave cloths are prone to slubs, marks and other charming flaws! Their unique character more than makes up for this . . . we think.

Hand spun, woven by hand, using no harmful chemicals and barely any electricity! The handweave cloths are prone to slubs, marks and other charming flaws! Their unique character more than makes up for this . . . we think.

Hand spun, woven by hand, using no harmful chemicals and barely any electricity! The handweave cloths are prone to slubs, marks and other charming flaws! Their unique character more than makes up for this . . . we think.

Hand spun, woven by hand, using no harmful chemicals and barely any electricity! The handweave cloths are prone to slubs, marks and other charming flaws! Their unique character more than makes up for this . . . we think.

Hand spun, woven by hand, using no harmful chemicals and barely any electricity! The handweave cloths are prone to slubs, marks and other charming flaws! Their unique character more than makes up for this . . . we think.

Hand spun, woven by hand, using no harmful chemicals and barely any electricity! The handweave cloths are prone to slubs, marks and other charming flaws! Their unique character more than makes up for this . . . we think.

Hand spun, woven by hand, using no harmful chemicals and barely any electricity! The handweave cloths are prone to slubs, marks and other charming flaws! Their unique character more than makes up for this . . . we think.

Hand spun, woven by hand, using no harmful chemicals and barely any electricity! The handweave cloths are prone to slubs, marks and other charming flaws! Their unique character more than makes up for this . . . we think.

The handweave cloths are prone to slubs, marks and other charming flaws! Their unique character more than makes up for this . . . we think.

A lovely light wool crepe with a ‘thirties bent. 100% wool.

It’s gingham but even better! 100% linen. European.150gsm suitable for curtains, cushions and blinds, Trapeze, Madison, Dhift, Dress Shirt and the Factory Dress.

Linen wool mix (45/55). European.170gsm suitable for light interior, Trapeze, Madison, Dhift, Dress Shirt and the Factory Dress.

Make a quilt with Michelle from RayStitch. Sunday May 26th and Sunday 9th June with time in between for homework!

Cut a dash down Old Soho with this scrumptious weave linen wool mix (45/55). European.160gsm suitable for light interior, Trapeze, Madison, Dhift, Dress Shirt and the Factory Dress.

Best quality linen canvas, for artist’s paintings, roller blinds and bags. The most ancient and traditional cloth there is. 100% linen.

Celebrate the inherent crumpled distress of laundered linen – 142cm £25.00 Metre Available in black, natural or dead cactus. 100% Best Irish Linen.

Narrow yet perfectly woven – delicious tweed for jackets and (lined) trousers or a cushion with linen back. 100% wool.

Deck the walls, sofas and yourself in this warm brown/aubergine and grey classic check. Linen wool mix (45/55). European.165gsm suitable for light interior, Trapeze, Madison, Dhift, Dress Shirt and the Factory Dress.

Proper heavyweight canvas – just the ticket for bags and industrial wear. 100% Cotton

Just right for a royal garden party or church fete. Linen wool mix (45/55). British Summer weight at 165gsm. European. Good for light interior, Trapeze, Madison, Dhift, Dress Shirt and the Factory Dress.

A real find for wearing and interiors. in medium to light grey. Suitable for taking charge of difficult situations! Good for Trapeze, Madison, Shift, Dress Shirt and the all new Factory Dress.

Superb quality brown, with small herringbone. Ideal for Autumn Trapeze and Madison or a fabulous throw backed with velvet. 100% wool.

Lovely nostalgic striped linen. Shirt and dress weight, ideal for Dress Shirt, Shift, Madison and the new Factory Dress. Classic Summer flavour. 100% Irish Linen

Think suits and jackets, skirts and light upholstery. A favourite with interior designers and drapers. 100% Best Irish Linen.

Dress & shirt weight. Ideal for Dress Shirt, Shift, Madison and the new Factory Dress. 100% Best Irish Linen.

A classic Tartan check linen in greens and purples Soft & fresh in dress/shirt weight. Ideal for Dress Shirt, Shift, Madison and the new Factory Dress. 100% Best Irish Linen.

Great for upholstery. From a small mill with limited production. 100% Best Irish Linen.

Treat yourself to a city classic with a twist. Irish Linen & Wool blend.

Dress & shirt weight. Ideal for Dress Shirt, Shift, Madison and the new Factory Dress. 100% Best Irish Linen.

Perfect Summer shade in dress and shirt weight, ideal for Dress Shirt, trousers, Shift, Madison and the new Factory Dress. Classic Summer flavour. 100% Best Irish Linen.

A very soft and lovely wobbly linen at 140cm wide.

Mid weight in two colours. Ideal for dresses and even curtains. 100% Best Irish Linen.

Mid-Blue Linen Twill – 145cm £17.50 Metre A fabulous contemporary linen with a blue denim influence for a sophisticated look. In dress and shirt weight, ideal for Dress Shirt, trousers, Shift, Madison and the new Factory Dress. Go urban or country. 100% Best Irish Linen.

Fresh and crisp, linen in fab colour way. Shirt and dress weight, ideal for Dress Shirt, Shift, Madison and the new Factory Dress. 100% Best Irish Linen.

Think suits, jackets and skirts. 100% Best Irish Linen.

Fabulous handle and perfect weave. Cotton and linen mix. 150cm wide.

A beautiful, classic Harris Tweed for the great British outdoors. Warm, traditional with signature handle and drape. Sold by the metre. 100% wool. 150cm wide. Dry Clean ONLY..

100% wool. Suitable for Trapeze, soft coats and jackets. 140cm wide. Dry Clean ONLY.

100% organic cotton velvet in grey. Suitable for dressmaking and home furnishings. 140cm wide. Dry Clean ONLY.

A rich red velvet with deep soft pile – suitable for dressmaking and home furnishings. 150cm wide. Dry clean ONLY.

A rich brown velvet with deep soft pile – suitable for dressmaking and home furnishings. 150cm wide. Dry clean ONLY.

A lovely soft 100% cotton, organic corduroy suitable for Trapeze, Madison and general dressmaking. 140cm wide. Was seperately, iron on reverse.

A sumptuous soft corduroy, suitable for dressmaking and home furnishing. Sold by the metre. 100% cotton. 115cm wide. Wash before use.

100% cotton, traditional heavyweight denim for jackets, bags, aprons and even a spot of upholstery! 140cm wide.

Lovely summer denim sutable for dressmaking, 100% cotton. Wash seperately. 140cm wide.

100% cotton. Yarn dyed indigo denim stripe. Suitable for clothing, bags and home furnishings. 144cm wide.Wash seperately.

100% cotton. 210gsm. Very soft and suitable for dressmaking, nightshirts and home furnishings. 146cm wide.

For light upholstery, blinds cushions and jackets. Wash before use. 100% Organic Cotton.

Beautiful 100% organic cotton in black. Lightweight for a cotton twill. Suitable for dressmaking and shirts. 120cm wide.

Black & white weave appears grey. A great robust cloth for upholstery, bags and hard wearing uses. 120cm wide. Cool wash before use and allow +/- 5% shinkage.

Soft, colour fast, and pre-shrunk, handloom cloth is made carefully in people’s own homes. They weave about 3 metres a day. The fabric will have small imperfections that add to the joy of having handmade fabric. 120cm wide. £9.00 per metre. Grey

We Love Gingham; it is a real classic for a summer dress. This cloth is a lovely quality, textured organic cotton which wears and washes well. 110cm wide. £8.00 per metre Blue / White

Spring is on the way so time to freshen up with some small pattern organic gingham. 120cm wide

Ideal for our Dress shirt (esp. shortened to a top), summer shirts and dressmaking. 120gsm

Ideal for the Dress Shirt, Shift Dress, Panel Dress & Madison Dress. Crossweaves are made from medium yarns that have been dyed before weaving. If you pull the threads on the edge of the samples you can see the two shades of yarn that have been carefully chosen to give you the lovely shade/texture Because the cloth is handmade on small power looms and yarn dyed, it will have minor imperfections, thread thickening, changes in shade and slubs. Medium Blue

Crossweaves are made from medium yarns that have been dyed before weaving. If you pull the threads on the edge of the samples you can see the two shades of yarn that have been carefully chosen to give you the lovely shade/texture. Ideal for the Dress Shirt, Shift Dress, Panel Dress & Madison Dress. Because the cloth is handmade on small power looms and yarn dyed, it will have minor imperfections, thread thickening, changes in shade and slubs. Also available in: Light blue Med blue

This feels quite thick but it softens as you handle it. The fabric is made on small power looms and is tightly woven, smooth, pliable and hardwearing. Ideal for the Dress Shirt, Panel Dress, Shift Dress and Madison. Sold by the metre. 120cm wide £12.00 per metre White

The yarns are dyed before weaving. The warp is a different colour yarn to the weft, making the fabric look, grainy and subdued. 120cm wide. £12.00 per metre. Pale Grey / Taupe.

This feels quite thick but it softens as you handle it. The fabric is made on small power looms and is tightly woven, smooth, pliable and hardwearing. 120cm wide £8.00 per metre White

We use this fabric to self line the Dea as the fineness of the cloth means there is no bulk to the drapes or seams. Perfect for all Muslin requirements. 100% Cotton

The real thing – best quality UK oilskin in classic muted khaki, finished to age and wear beautifully. Ideal for bags and accessories and particularly fab for an out door Top 64 100% cotton Not washable can be re-oiled Made in the UK

Beautifully soft with a a luxurious drape. Bamboo is grown without pesticides and so it is the king of organic fabrics and a splendid alternative to cotton. It is a little transparent but it is great for the Dress Shirt if you wear it with jeans. Washes at 30 degrees, cool iron, shrinks around 2.5%. 144cm wide. £12.00 per metre. White.

!00% cotton and super strong. Price per metre.

All cotton and super strong.

All cotton and super strong.

Very heavy duty so great for straps and handles.

This rare find is the beautiful by product of a small number of looms in Harris in the Outer Hebrides. It is perfect for trims of all kinds. We made cushions.

Perfect for bag handles, apron ties, cushion trimming and a multitude of creative applications.

Extra wide for heavier applications. Perfect for bag handles, apron ties, cushion trimming and a multitude of creative uses.

Extra wide for heavier applications. Perfect for bag handles, apron ties, cushion trimming and a multitude of creative uses.

Extra wide for heavier applications. Perfect for bag handles, apron ties, cushion trimming and a multitude of creative uses.

Perfect for bag handles, apron ties, cushion trimming and a multitude of creative applications.

Perfect for bag handles, apron ties, cushion trimming and a multitude of creative applications.

Perfect for bag handles, apron ties, cushion trimming and a multitude of creative applications.

Perfect for bag handles, apron ties, cushion trimming and a multitude of creative applications.

Perfect for bag handles, apron ties, cushion trimming and a multitude of creative applications.

Perfect for bag handles, apron ties, cushion trimming and a multitude of creative applications.