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Best UK Fabric Shops: My Favourite Finds for Dressmaking, Bargains & Beautiful Prints 🧵
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items Confession: Buying fabric and actually sewing it are apparently two entirely separate hobbies. I’m enthusiastically pursuing both! 🧵✂️
This is my growing collection of UK fabric shops I love, from brilliant bargain finds and independent businesses ...
Now THIS is my kind of fabric shopping! 🌈 I picked up some gorgeous cotton for just £5 a metre at the Knitting & Stitching Show at Alexandra Palace. I love discovering fabrics that look far more expensive than they actually are, and Rainbow Fabr...
Rainbow Fabrics: Best for bargain hunting
For statement prints and dressmaking fabrics
This is the sort of shop that can turn a simple dress pattern into something really special. Gorgeous prints, interesting colours and plenty of dressmaking inspiration.
My tip: i bought a gorgeous denim...
Fabric Godmother
I LOVE Ankara fabric! The colours, the bold patterns, the sheer WOW factor! ❤️ Even the simplest dress or skirt can look spectacular in a beautiful Ankara print.
One thing I particularly love is that many cotton Ankara fabrics are relatively easy to...
Beddai: Best for statement Ankara prints
A convenient place for basics, particularly when I need supplies quickly. I bought a stunning orange print cotton for a dress for a toddler. Let me know if you want to see
My tip: You don’t need every sewing gadget to get started. A good pair of sc...
Hobbycraft Greenwich
A fabric shop in a converted church? How lovely is that! 🧵 What caught my attention about Bramble Patch is that it offers more than fabric shopping, with workshops, retreats and a real sense of sewing community.
I love the idea of spending time som...
Bramble Patch: Best for sewing experiences
A lovely option for printed cottons, ginghams and fabrics for both clothing and craft projects.
I recently bought a lovely yellow gingham from the knit n stitch show in Alexandra Palace!
My tip: Cotton is wonderfully versatile, but not every cotto...
Higgs & Higgs
Amazing for bargains!!
One for anyone who enjoys browsing lots of fabrics and discovering something unexpected. A brilliant addition to a fabric shopping list, particularly if you enjoy a bargain hunt.
My tip: Go with a rough project in mind, but ...
Dalston Mill Fabrics
A useful stop for haberdashery, sewing accessories and fabrics where stocked. I like being able to pick up practical supplies while doing other shopping.
My tip: Never underestimate the importance of good-quality thread, needles and interfacing.
John Lewis fabric
A great online destination when I have a specific project in mind and want to compare different fabrics, colours and compositions.
My tip: Customer project photos are particularly helpful for seeing how fabric looks when made into an actual garment.
Minerva Fabrics
For playful dots, classic stripes and easy-to-wear prints
A great place to look when I’m searching for timeless dots, cheerful stripes and fabrics that can add personality to a simple sewing project. These patterns are wonderfully versatile, whether...
Dots 'n' Stripes
For quilting cottons, patchwork fabrics and colourful prints
A brilliant place to browse when I’m looking for quality quilting cottons, coordinated fabric collections and colourful prints for patchwork, quilting or craft projects. It’s especially us...
Quilting Fabric | Online Fabric Shop
Lovely little find at the Knit n Stitch show! For quality fabrics and traditional fabric shopping
A lovely place to explore for quality fabrics, classic designs and something a little different for a sewing project. It’s the sort of place where brow...
Stitch Fabrics by M Rosenberg & Son
For fabric finds, dressmaking materials and sewing inspiration
A useful place to browse when I’m looking for dressmaking fabrics, materials and ideas for future projects. I enjoy discovering independent fabric shops because they often have fabrics t...
Roy's Material World
For discovering fabric sellers, haberdashery and sewing bargains
The Knitting & Stitching Show is one of my favourite places to browse a huge range of fabric stalls, sewing supplies, patterns and haberdashery all in one place. It’s brilliant for...
The Knit + Stitch Show - Alexandra Palace
For beautiful fabrics and thoughtful sewing inspiration
Fabric Story Studio is a lovely place to browse when I’m looking for fabrics with character, beautiful colours and a little something different for a sewing project. It’s the sort of shop that ...
The Fabric Story Studio
Another lovely discovery for my growing fabric shop collection! Sunflower Stitches is one to explore when you’re looking for inspiration for your next sewing project. Because apparently having fabric at home doesn’t stop me from looking for more!
Sunflower Stitches
Such a lovely fabric shop to discover! Beautiful prints, gorgeous colours and the sort of fabrics that make you start dreaming up your next sewing project before you’ve finished the last one! Definitely one to browse when you’re looking for something...
A Beautiful Thing