We are really excited to be introducing our new community forum. With the introduction of our Linton Tweeds community forum, we will have a new centrepiece that will allow a place for global community engagement that provides us with a new way to deliver an even better user experience for our customers! Linton Tweeds customers […]
Woven fabrics represent one of the oldest artistic traditions in mankind’s history. Textiles, and the clothing that is made from them, have not only been used to protect us from the elements, but are an integral part of our identity and are a crucial means by which we identify ourselves. Even to this day, many […]
After what can only be described as a somewhat chaotic year, full of highs and lows, we would like to thank all our wonderful customers for their support over the last 12 months. From closing for several weeks in March due to the coronavirus outbreak to launching our new website in November, our amazing clients […]
What better way to kick start a bit of festive season cheer than with a tremendous Black Friday Sale! We will be slashing the prices on a select number of couture fabrics and additional products for an entire week. Our Black Friday Sale will be running from 10am on the 25th of November until 12 […]
It is with much sadness that we must say goodbye to our current website www.lintondirect.co.uk….as we introduce our new and improved website www.lintontweeds.com! Over the past several months, we have been quietly working behind the scenes on a new and improved website, which is finally ready to go live! During the week of the 11th […]
Susan Khalje is a couture sewing educator based in New York. She has dedicated her life to teaching people the art of couture sewing. Apart from being a renowned author and contributor to Threads Magazine, today she runs the Susan Khalje Sewing Club, a members only Facebook group allowing community members to impart their skills […]
With global warming and pollution being two of the most significant threats facing our world, we at Linton Tweeds are constantly looking at how we can make our fabrics and their production more eco-friendly. Several years ago, we committed to only sourcing our cotton and wool yarns soley from sustainably certified producers. We also launched […]
We love giving our web users and customers a sneak peak into the fascinating process of developing our unique couture tweeds. Textile designer, Orla Bailie-Blackett, kindly took a bit of time out of her busy schedule preparing our latest collection to answer a few questions regarding what its like to be an integral part in […]
With so many incredible fabrics launching every Tuesday and Friday, it can be easy to get lost in the tidal wave of amazing fantasy tweeds showcased on our website. That’s why, starting this coming Wednesday, we will be launching a mini-flash sale, offering incredible discounts on a select few tweeds that we feel might have […]
The most straight-forward way to close a Classic French Jacket is with hooks and eyes, right along the center front. They speak to the symmetry of the jacket – the front edges simply abut. And they’re quick and easy to apply. It’s better to use slightly larger hooks (pictured); smaller ones catch all too easily […]
