Great fabric shops are a joy to visit. they are usually a great source of expertise as almost everyone working there will be a home sewer. It also gives you chance to feel the fabric, check out the drape and see if that shade of green really does suit you.
Here are some of my favourites…
Everywhere
John Lewis, Limited but nice fabrics, trimmings and fixings sewing machines
Manchester
Leon’s, Chorlton Best of the bunch for range. This store has been around for ages. They sell everything from gingham to fluero lycra. It is independent, a great resource and of course a local employer. It is much valued by the community.
OPENING HOURS: Mon-Sat 9:30am – 5:30pmLate night Thursdays 8:00pm
Website www.leonsfabrics.co.uk
Abakan Manchester city center huge mix of fabrics sold by the weight or meter. Good range of trimmings and craft supplies.
Leeds
Leeds Kirkgate Market, Covered Market City Center
I used to go to Jacks a small stall selling all types of fabric including end of line remnants of Yorkshire made wooden fabric. Not any more. They have closed.
There are other fabric stalls on the market including B&M who do a great range which you can preview via their Facebook page. handy.
BUT they no longer sell wool.
So I was extremely glad to see Fletchers Fabrics were selling lovely fine wool at the bargain price of £5 a meter.
They also sell other fabrics.
Huddersfield
Button Box in Huddersfield Market.
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