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 […]
We are excited to announce that Linton Tweeds will be reopening after the shutdown caused by the novel corona virus outbreak. The reopen date is set for the 27th of April 2020. We have carefully devised social distancing plans to ensure our employees can work safely in the mill and our offices without fear of […]
It is with heavy hearts that we must announce our temporary closure due to the coronavirus outbreak with immediate effect. As per UK Government guidelines, we will be closing for a minimum of three weeks. This will be done in order to prevent the further spread of the virus in the UK and, just as […]
As a responsible business, we wish to keep all our trusted clients and partners updated on the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, and where we, as a business, stand in this current global crises. We would firstly like to assure you that Linton Tweeds is very much still fully operating. Production in our factory is continuing […]
The signs of spring are in the air. The flowers are blooming, warmer weather is on the way, and what better way to celebrate the dawn of a new season than with a good old fashion spring clean! But at Linton Tweeds not just any old spring clean will do…. We will be offering exclusive […]
In just two weeks we will be attending our favourite trade show in Paris, Premier Vision 2020. Our textile designers are hard at work putting the final touches on our latest collection, which is inspired by the theme of an enchanted forest. Premier Vision is a bi-annual event which takes place at Parc des Expositions […]
We are proud to have launched three exciting new sewing patterns for sale on our website – The Parisian Jacket, the Classic French Jacket and the Circle Skirt Dress. Each of these patterns has been crafted by master Paris-based draper and couture pattern maker Julien Cristofoli for international couture fashion educator, Susan Khalje. Julien’s true […]
When constructing a traditional French Jacket, one of the crucial aspects in making your final product stand out is an exquisite trim. World renowned couture sewing educator Susan Khalje, whose sewing patterns we sell on our website here, explains the best way to find the perfect trim for your jacket. ‘One of the biggest challenges, […]
If you’re making a traditional jacket, then you’re safe to go by the fabric recommendations on the back of the pattern envelope, maybe adding just a little more in case you’ve got a significant plaid to match or a particularly loosely woven fabric that might fray. But – if you’d like to go the route […]
What better way to begin the festive season than with a monstrous Black Friday Sale! We will be slashing the prices by up to 80% on a select number of couture fabrics, yarns and craft packs. Our Black Friday Sale will be running from the 28th of November to the 6th of December which should […]
