About Livingstone Textiles

Livingstone Textiles - an historic heritage brand

Livingstone Textiles is a 50 year old independent fabric store, housed in an historic building linked to the rope industry upon which Bridport is built.

Based in Bridport Dorset, serving four counties as a real old fashioned bricks & mortar shop but serving the whole UK online. You'll find us off the main street, conveniently located at the far end of Waitrose car park.

We are a traditional shop with historic local heritage offering personal service and ethical practice. We have a good reputation for the breadth of knowledge our team can offer, all of whom are makers themselves. Our aim is to attempt to provide solutions to all of your soft furnishing and sewing projects, both for those in our locality and further afield.

We specialise in curtains, blinds, upholstery and all manner of soft furnishings with over 30 years of experiencing in making and supply to domestic and corporate clients including holiday lets and care homes. Fabric samples are available by sending an SAE to enable you to ensure your choices are suitable and accurate before you buy from our extensive range to include header tapes, linings and trims.

Should you desire a made to measure service but are located elsewhere in the country, we can assist you. With your measurements, choice of fabrics and accessory details we can quote for you to make and supply including postal charges. We have a great deal of experience with such requirements and can advise on all manner of  so please don't hesitate to call or email us and we will discuss and advise accordingly. 

We also carry dress fabrics, yarn and extensive haberdashery ranges in our Bridport store. 

If you are a local customer or just visiting for a holiday, we also offer many other services in store. Why not visit our store and be inspired to get creative. Our staff are all makers themselves and willing to help you prepare for your creative journey.

Sewing machine servicing & repairs occur monthly, for local customers, with a qualified engineer, 

Foam for bench cushions, camper van mattresses and to replace worn sofa cushions for example, can be cut to your size and shape in store. We have a variety of foam types to choose from, so ask in store. We cannot ship foam however so this is limited to a local service.

Curtain poles and tracks are also available both in store and via our online store.

We do have a measuring & fitting service available for local customers only but there are tutorials for measuring here.