Our Linen Blog

Learn what railroaded fabric means, how it differs from up-the-roll orientation, and when pattern direction can reduce seams and change upholstery or curtain yardage.

Choose the best linen for washable sofa and chair slipcovers by comparing fabric weight, weave, shrinkage, care and wash-test results.

Learn how to identify good-quality linen by checking fibre content, weave, GSM, slubs, drape, finish, care information and traceability before buying.

Calculate how much fabric you need for a Roman blind, including hems, fabric width, lining, joins and pattern repeat, with practical worked examples.

Estimate how much upholstery fabric you need for dining chairs, armchairs and sofas. Compare metres and yards and allow for width, cushions and pattern repeat.

Learn how to stop linen fraying with zigzag, overlocked, French, flat-felled and bound seam finishes, plus how to choose the right method for each project.