Winkleman's Wardrobe
Inspired by Claudia Winkleman’s wardrobe on The Traitors, exploring fabrics, texture and sewing-led ways to recreate the look.
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From your first tentative stitches to your most ambitious projects, we're here to support your creative journey. Our fabrics are carefully sourced from trusted mills across Britain and Europe, ensuring every piece you create is built to last.
Whether you're sewing for personal joy, creating bespoke pieces, or building your own fashion business, you'll find the exceptional materials and expert guidance you need in our thoughtfully curated collection.

MEANINGFUL TRADITION
What began as a small mail-order business has grown into Britain's most trusted source for premium fabrics. Founded by Alan and lovingly continued by Caroline, Croft Mill remains proudly family-run, combining decades of expertise with a fresh, modern approach.
We believe every maker deserves access to exceptional materials and the inspiration to bring their vision to life.
Fresh arrivals from exclusive deadstock discoveries to sewing classics, along with fresh new sewing patterns for you to pair your new finds up with.
Gorgeous 145cm wide black stretch velvet fabric with sequins, soft and sparkly with elastane stretch for dazzling dresses.
145cm wide black stretch lace fabric with a bold floral pattern, lightweight with elastane stretch for dressmaking.
155cm wide polyester knit fabric with a mustard, navy and white chevron pattern, stretchy and textured for dressmaking.
145cm wide black viscose jersey fabric with elastane, soft and stretchy with a fluid drape, ideal for dresses and fitted garments.
Cotton Poplin Seersucker - Neon Pink
Cotton Poplin Seersucker - Neon Pink
Neon pink and white cotton poplin seersucker fabric, 145cm wide and 100gsm, with a puckered finish that works well for summer making.
154cm wide sheer lyocell blend fabric in a light beige tone, ultra lightweight with a soft voile-like drape.
Cotton Poplin Seersucker - Battenberg
Cotton Poplin Seersucker - Battenberg
145cm wide cotton poplin seersucker fabric in pink and yellow, lightweight at 100gsm with a gently puckered texture.
Cotton Poplin Seersucker - Neon Green
Cotton Poplin Seersucker - Neon Green
145cm wide neon green and white cotton poplin seersucker fabric, lightweight 100gsm with a puckered finish, ideal for summer.
150cm wide sheer polyester cotton fabric with a textured woven circle design, lightweight and ideal for blouses and layered garments.
After Dark - Green
149cm wide green and black leopard print polyester elastane twill fabric, 255gsm with a slight stretch.
8 wale black cotton corduroy fabric, 148cm wide. Medium-heavyweight with a soft handle, ideal for trousers, jackets and winter garments.
Easy Linen - Terracotta
135cm wide terracotta linen viscose fabric, midweight and woven, ideal for relaxed dresses, tops, skirts and trousers.
Easy Linen - Mint
Mint green linen viscose fabric, 135cm wide and midweight, with a soft drape for comfortable dressmaking projects.
Easy Linen - Cerise
135cm wide linen viscose fabric in cerise pink, midweight and woven, ideal for dresses, skirts, tops and relaxed trousers.
Check out our British Fabric Collection for the very best in wool's, cottons and tartans.
British Wool - Diamond of the Hearth
Made in England at one of Yorkshire's finest mills, Bower Roebuck, this black twill wool coating fabric is perfect for elegant outerwear!
Interlock - Black
160cm wide black cotton interlock jersey fabric, proudly knitted in the UK. Perfect for summer garments!
Waxed Cotton - Ranger Drill - Olive
155cm wide, green cotton drill fabric with a dry wax finish, weather-resistant & machine washable.
Heritage - Black
Woven in England, this black lining fabric is made from viscose and acetate, an ideal choice to line suits!
A rather splendid British wool flat tweed in pale lilac/ grey, the background cloth is a melange of pale yarns whose overall effect is a lilac when the over check is in dark grey.
Great British - Taupe
Made in Yorkshire, England, our herringbone weave wool suiting fabric in brown is ideal for jackets, skirts and trousers!
Waxed Cotton - Chera 8oz - Camo
Waxed Cotton - Chera 8oz - Camo
148cm wide, camouflage print waxed cotton fabric with a soft, matt finish. Lightweight & durable.
Lanx Wax - Gold
148cm wide waterproof waxed cotton fabric in yellow gold. Good weight for summer jackets, bags, aprons, and hats.
Pure Wool Crepe - Grey
This 100% pure wool crepe fabric in Grey is the perfect choice for dresses, blouses and skirts! Made in Lancashire, this lightweight cloth has a stunning hand.
Our twill charcoal grey wool coating fabric has been made in one of Yorkshire's finest mills, ideal for jackets and coats!
Water Resistant Twill - Chatburn 8oz - Taupe
152cm wide, light taupe 100% cotton twill fabric with a water-repellent finish & soft handle.
Wool - Game Keeper
A beautiful British flat tweed woollen check jacket cloth, the colour ways are toned down somewhat.
Waxed Cotton - Tekwax Evolution 6oz - Rich Tan
148cm wide, rich tan waxed cotton with EvolutionÆ finish. Machine washable & water-resistant!
Waxed Cotton - Tekwax Evolution 6oz - Dark Green
148cm wide, dark green waxed cotton with EvolutionÆ finish. Machine washable & water-resistant!
Fresh modern dress patterns to inspire your makes

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