Bawn Textiles

Bawn Textiles, sustainable fabrics and haberdashery in Glasgow

Bawn Textiles is a shop based in Glasgow (Scotland) dedicated to selling fashion fabrics, haberdashery, yarn, patterns, books and gift items. Its catalogue is presented as a carefully curated selection of ethically sourced and traceable materials, with particular attention to natural fibres and sustainable options. The company ships worldwide to serve sewists and makers.

Fabrics: natural fibres and certifications

The fabric range is organised by types and compositions. Available options include organic cotton, linen, Tencel™, EcoVero™, cupro, bamboo blends, wool and fabrics such as canvas, chambray, check/gingham, denim, flannel, herringbone, jersey, needlecord, poplin, rib/cuff, seersucker, sweatshirt, voile/muslin/lining and waxed. The shop states that it prioritises fabrics certified as organic or with similar traceability, and includes GOTS-certified organic cottons, linens and low-impact dyed fabrics (non-printed).

Haberdashery, yarn and patterns

The haberdashery section brings together buttons, elastic, hardware, interfacing, labels, marking and measuring items, pins and needles, sashiko materials, scissors, 275 m thread and trim. In yarn, the catalogue includes Eco Vita Organic Crewel Wool, Filcolana Arwetta - 4ply, Knitting for Olive Cotton Merino - 4ply, Knitting for Olive Heavy Merino - Aran, Knitting for Olive No Waste Wool - 4ply, Second Cashmere Mending Yarn, Seeknit knitting needles and crochet hooks, Wool Decanted Vintage 23 - DK, Woollenflower Whorl - Mohair and Woollenflower Earth - 4ply, as well as craft accessories. Patterns from designers such as Ann Ringstrand, Birgitta Helmersson, Every Second Friday, Maker's Toolbag, Merchant & Mills, TAUKO Magazine and The Assembly Line are also offered, along with sewing, craft and other books.

Workshops and events

The shop organises autumn/winter workshops, including Patchwork Play Workshop, Sashiko Workshop, Weaving Workshop, Beginners Knitting Workshop, Next Steps Knitting Workshop, Cross-Stitch on Clothes Workshop, Festive Stars Workshop, Every Second Friday Makers Toolbag Workshop and Second Cashmere Intro to Darning. Prices shown in the catalogue are, for example, £125 for Patchwork Play and Beginners Knitting, £55 for Sashiko and £65 for Weaving.

Services for the sewing community

Bawn Textiles provides services such as sewing machine loan, scissor sharpening, sewing machine repairs and a swatch service. It also has a Circular Stash trolley, although the website states that it is no longer accepting donations.

Shipping and shop operations

The company operates from Glasgow and ships internationally. The site notes that all fabrics and trims are sold per half metre. The reference currency is pound sterling (GBP £), with the option to view prices in US dollars (USD $).