I'm looking for silk crepe and satin shantuse in coral colours. Looking for fabric shops similar to the size and variety you would get in a place like Shepherds Bush/ Southall London. Willing to travel as far as Edinburgh, Glasgow or Dundee if need be. Thanks! Hi, Thanks sorry yeah it's satin shamuse!

touristRome

Question answered by kay

You might want to read Kate Dicey's remarks on UK fabric shops at http://www.katedicey.co.uk -- click resources, then Kate's fabric list. She seems to do a good share of her shopping via mail order. Shanteuse? Could you mean charmeuse?

What to look for in a good fabric shopping bag?

I am looking to start using fabric shopping bags but I am not sure what to look for I want it to look good and be funtional. Should I get one with long or short handles, bigger or smaller, ect... any advice will be appreciated. Also what is a good price?

alley408

Question answered by Kristina <33

longish handles and thick fabric!!! big bags!! ps you are awesome cuz u are helping save the earth!!! love u!!!:)

Where can I find the best fabric shop on the net?

Where can I find the best fabric shop on the net, that has unusal and interesting fabics (cotton etc.) , that also ships internationally? Many thanks!

Ella

Question answered by JustJane

www.ebay.com, you can just about anything.

Can you recommend any really good fabric shops in london?

Hi, im 14 and im really getting into fashion and textiles. the only problem is that i cant seem to find and really good fabric shops near where i live! help! places near croydon, sutton, and london will help Thank youuu xxx

olivia

Question answered by kay

Go to http://www.katedicey.co.uk and click on "resources" then "Kate's fabric list".

Can you recommend any really good fabric shops in london?

olivia

Question answered by enquirer66

Try Liberty's in London for inspiration at http://www.liberty.co.uk/ or maybe your weekly market / car booter may have a fabric trader. Other than that ask your mum or gran and don't forget to try the charity shops! Good luck

Tips on how to be safe when getting ear pierced from a fabric shop?

Alright, so I am getting my ear pierced tomorrow, the cartlidge i.e a helix. Anyway its not from a established piercing shop, its a fabric shop and they do the odd lobes or whatever. They may not be that hygenic, e.g. gloves sterile equipment. SO what should I take and bring e.g detol, gloves what? and be caution of what? Its with a gun by the way!

Miss Chief

Question answered by Julia H

You must be insane. What with all the germs and diseases flying about, and you want to go to an unlicensed and, at the very least, a possible health hazard. Go to a proper 'piercer' It's easier, generally pain free, and a damn sight more hygienic than a Singer sewing machinist.

What type of fabric should I use to make my winter coat?

I am planning on making a winter coat for myself as a fun project and I am wondering what type of fabric I should use. We live in TN so it does get cold and snow, but not that much. My pattern says cotton, coton blends, poplin, gabardine. and China silk for the lining. What do you think of those fabrics, not really knowledgeable about them? Thank you in advanced. Oh and what are some good online fabric shops with cheap priced fabric, budget is tight these days and JoAnns is a bit high sometimes.

Question answered by thejanith

I made mine out of fleece and lined it with a layer of quilt batting and two layers of shiny fabric. (I bought the lining fabric at discount shops that had no labels, so they are "shiny fabric.") Of course, I was in the Chicago area when I made it. You wouldn't need the quilt-batting layer of lining, I'd guess. Do the outer layer of fleece (mine's black, so it still looks like a grown-up coat I can wear with a dress) and the inner layer of flannel. That should be toasty enough for a place that doesn't freeze for too many weeks in a row. If it rains a lot where you are, go to a sporting goods shop and buy a can of water-repelling spray.

Where can I buy fabric in the UK to sew baby clothes?

I'm expecting and thought I'd make some baby clothes, I have the patterns but not been able to source any suitable fabrics that I can buy in the UK as yet. I've mainly been looking on-line and in local fabric shops. I would like cotton interlock knit fabrics, that are colourful, patterned and a good price. If you know of any fabric shops that stock such fabric it would be great to hear from you, thanks.

Caori

Question answered by Glenys

if you have a local market, i find lots of unusual and good fabrics on the market stalls, also my local fabric shop order fabric remnants for me, if you ask any shop i am sure they would help. also i have had some brilliant fabrics off ebay.. good luck...

Do you know of any fabric shops in and around gloucester or cheltenham?

ok so i need a fabric shop that i can buy little bits of fabric from, i dont want huge long pieces, i just need almost like scraps. any ideas or suggestions would be greatly apreciated. I need the material for my textiles A level and i dont have long to complete it in! Thanks in advance! =)

Potato within =)

Question answered by The Deaf Coroner

Can you get to Hereford? there are three!

Whats the correct fabric and where the hell do i get it from?

Hey, im trying SOO hard to find good fabric from where i live (East London) but well, i dont know which one is the right one. I want to make a normal white, smock, top and the only fabric people are saying to use is the strachy cotton or linen. Is that correct? If not, then which one? AND, does anyone know any good shops in east london where they do good fabric shops which average priced fabrics? Thanks a bunch. PS. do you know a good websites which gives instructions or generally helps in making clothes?