Next to the mother Cloth House based at 98 Berwick Street, more towards Oxford Street you will find…read moreall the cottons and weave of Cloth House 47. The shop is fresh and bright and always has an original display. Unlike to the other Cloth House on Berwick street, there I am always nicely welcomed. Of course the prices are nothing comparable what you could bargain for in Shepherds Bush. However, you know exactly what content the fabric is and you have a deep as well as wide selection. If you wonder what the big brown paper bags with the art deco face on it is - the brand mark of Cloth House unmistakable!

I'm not quite sure how a fabric shop can manage to be a little bit hipster, in a twee kind of way,…read morebut this place does. Berwick street is teaming with fabric shops, and this one definitely has a good range. Mostly natural fabrics, and delicious trims. You will want all of them, but, you quite possibly won't be able to afford all of them. This place is pretty expensive, it's really great for inspiration, and then making you feel sad that you can't make the really amazingly random things you've just imagined up out of the blue. The staff are lovely, and it's well lit, so you don't have to worry what colour things are going to turn out when you get them home. Stored well, and clean, it's very ideal, you just need good money to get everything that catches your eye!

I've had pretty mixed experiences at this place. The atmosphere of the place gives you the sense…read morethat the fabrics have all been there forever - like everything's just old stock and they haven't managed to get rid of it; the whole place feels a bit dusty. Even thought they advertise themselves as one of the largest carriers of Liberty fabrics, if you're actually a fan of Liberty's textiles, I'd suggest you go to Liberty itself rather than coming here, since frankly, I feel like the "enormous" Liberty stock is a lot of unpopular leftovers that never sold. Aside from Liberty fabrics, the other textiles they carry just aren't that nice - but the prices don't reflect their relatively underwhelming quality - not that they're expensive or even overpriced, per se, they just aren't a good value... you wouldn't dash in here in a pinch and come away with something you were fond of, nor something that was a bargain. The service here is also mixed. I once had a great experience when I was once looking for a very specific type of fabric in a very specific colour, and they were very helpful to the extent that they searched with me and even went out of their way to check their back stock. So at times they really seem to care about serving their customers, but I've also had just *okay* service here - so it probably all just depends on who is working. For the most part, I'd say there's no good reason to make a point of coming here... unless you're looking for an out-of-print Liberty fabric, which they very well may still have... collecting dust on the shelf.

I almost didn't go to Shaukat because of the previous review, so I kind of feel obligated to tip…read morethe scales a bit here, as I really enjoyed myself. The service when I went in was extremely hands-off. I don't like to be bothered when I'm shopping, but even so... I felt totally lost in the store and really could've used some guidance - signage - a friendly staff person - something. That said, when I actually asked for help, they were friendly and told me everything I needed to know. I found a lot of classic prints, including Capel, which is my one true fabric love, at cheaper prices than at Liberty itself - not everything here is just old prints that didn't sell, lots of the patterns they had were on the shelves when I went to Liberty (although admittedly, it was more classics than seasonals). And they had the wool/cotton blend I wanted in a limited selection as well, which I was very excited about. All in all, I'm really glad I made the trip out here. Not luxe by any stretch of the imagination, but a really fun and affordable-for-Liberty-fabric shopping experience.

I only popped in here to get some buttons but was blown away by what I found: stacks and stacks of…read morereally diverse, different and interesting fabrics. Mostly of the Liberty variety, and similar. Far more inspiring than your average fabric shop on Goldhawk Road (with the honorable exception of A to Z fabrics, though Fabs Galore probably have a better range still). The staff were really friendly and helpful too. Only downside were the prices, which at £6 a metre for plain corduroy and £12 a metre for the more striking fabrics is quite a bit higher than I've seen elsewhere. But given their excellent range, I'll nevertheless be returning.

Coming in from Arizona, I had done a bit of research on the internet about fabric shops in London…read more This store stood out with reasonable prices, exactly what I was looking for, and not far from where I'm staying. I must say the two gentlemen working there were very pleasant and helpful. I will return soon to purchase more providing my suitcase will hold it! Wonderful shop and if you love fabric, reasonable prices and friendly staff, give it a visit!

This place offers a variety of different types of fabrics and materials and you can get a different…read morestyle of patterns and designs and they have different types of fabric desins for furnishing and they provide ready made curtains as well as blind in addition to tracks and poles. The variety is absolutely phenomenal and the cost is quite reasonably when you consider the sourcing for the types of materials that are requested. The staff are friendly and helpful and are welcome to go the extra mile for you to help you find what you need.this is the place for fabric

Owner was freaking awesome! Helped me pick out the perfect fabric at the perfect price even though…read moreit was just for a silly 20 pound Halloween costume he gave me the time of day. I really appreciate all your help, people all night loved the costume!!

You're kind of spoilt for choice when fabric shopping around this part of Soho - they are popping…read moreup everywhere, but if you ask me Borovik is the best. Firstly, the shop doesn't feel imposing or intimidating to enter, but neither does it feel like a chaotic heap of dirty fabric. I was quite content to wander around and browse/stroke the pretty fabrics without feeling I'll catch something, and without the staff hovering around me. When I was ready to make a purchase the gentleman who served me was very friendly and gave me sound advice on what direction the grain in my fabric went (so that I would know which way to cut it) and he was very accommodating to my specific requests. Also unique among the fabric shops around here, Bovorik has a decent basic haberdashery selection, with things like needles, ribbons, elastic, fabric dyes and all the other bits and pieces you might need.

I can;t fault this place…read more The staff have always been wonderful, whether I've been in there for business or just for me. They have such an extensive range of fabrics, cottons, synthetics, silks. I've come away with so many samples for clients in the past, because they have just so much choice. Rolls, and stands, and so so well organised. Upstairs they have trims, zips, all sorts, you can literally buy everything you need in a one stop shop sort of way, without being limited for options. They are also the sort of wonderful shop, that if they haven't got it (which is rare) they aren't scared to send you elsewhere, with knowledge and directions. Just lovely.

The shop is hiding in Poland Street just off of Oxford St. and saved the delusional Halloween quest…read morethat i throw myself into every year when i decide to make an awesome costume by myself. Usually i'd know where to go and be sorted suite easily, but since i moved from Paris to London i'm always lost when it comes to find good and affordable specialised shops. A quick look on Google and there i am, going to Macculloch & Wallis one day before said Halloween (wouldn't be fun it it weren't last minute). The shop seems quite small but only because it is full of fabric rolls from floor to ceiling. In the middle a staircase leads to the basement where you'll find the haberdashery. It is quite complete and i found everything i needed. Back to the street floor i ask the vendors for advice as i didn't want to lose time going threw everything myself. They were very helpful and sorted me in 10 minutes with every type of fabric i needed. They even took into account that i was making a Halloween costume and referred me affordable pieces of material that matched my desires. All in all, i had everything i needed 20 minutes after i walked in, and i REALLY appreciate efficiency. If you're looking for anything related to sewing and DIY clothing or accessories, this is the place and it is a very good place.

There's a recession on apparently, so i'm trying to channel my inner thriftiness by making a lovely…read morecloth bag. I dusted off the sewing machine and headed out to Soho to purchase some fabric. There are a few fabric shops on Berwick street so shop around for the fabric you want at the price you want. I've never bought fabric from a shop before, i've always gone to the market, and this place was a bit pricey at £3/m for undyed cotton. The place is an Aladdin's cave of fabric and the staff were helpful and asked what weight fabric i wanted. I hadn't a clue but they had some good advice for me. They even climbed over mountains of other fabric to get me the cloth i wanted. I'm going to keep shopping around for somewhere cheaper, but will go back if i'm in the area.

This is a fabric store with lovely fabrics and a fantastic variety. However, not only is it…read moreoverpriced, (for ex. you can get the same metallic leatherette/coated fabric at Borovicks for £22.00 a meter instead of £35.00) the staff here are EXTREMELY rude. To be honest, most of the fabric stores on Berwick St. have grouchy and sullen employees, but this place is the worst. I have shopped at the fabric shops on Berwick Street since 2013 and the rotten attitude of the staff at this store (in my experience) has been consistent. It has not mattered who has worked there, that's the funny part, I am not even speaking about one person. Everyone I have ever encountered there is rude. About two years ago I mentioned how unpleasant the staff were to another salesperson at MacCulloch & Wallis and he told me that he used to work there, agreed that the staff were unfriendly and in particular worked a woman who customers always complained about. The negative vibes this store gives off has discouraged me from shopping there for about a year or more. But today I thought I would go in, because it does have a great selection. However, once again the Berwick Street Cloth Shop vibe was moody. Therefore I have finally decided to write this negative review because of my final horrible experience. I was looking at fabric bent down while a sales person was busy organizing the rolls of cloth across from me. She accidentally hit me in the face with the end of the fabric roll. I stammered "oh sorry" and as she turned around to glare at me, she aloofly said "what, did I hit you?" to which I replied "yes". She then very (surprise!) rudely responded "sorry". So I said "I am sorry I guess I am in the way" to which she said "no it's fine". LIKE OBVIOUSLY IT'S FINE I AM A CUSTOMER. It's absolutely okay to accidentally bump into someone or hit them in the face, but to do so and not react until the person who has been hit says sorry to which you then glare back is too much. Literally comical. There are so many shops on Berwick Street, for price and value go to my favorite shop there The Cloth Shop. The selection is varied and the staff are much much much more friendly. Fabric shops should be enjoyable to enter and explore. No one should feel intimidated to go and ask for help or buy stuff. Lastly I feel bad for anyone who works there that is nice, because I have not met you and this review is focused on everyone being glum. But in my experience I have only ever encountered mean spirited people. Two stars, one for beautiful goods and the other for the one nice employee who maybe exists there.

When you're looking for a special gift for a traditionalist, with animal-loving or botanical…read moretendencies, this packed shop is worth a peek. There's a huge range of hand-embroidered cushions here, in a variety of shapes and sizes. Their floral (and fauna) selection is very pretty. The canine choice offers a wide range of breeds; the Cocker Spaniel example was particularly appealing for my two friends who own the pets. The rose cushions would win over many English garden fans; the 'tree of life with birds' design would add an elegant flourish to most neutral décors. The cushions are expensive (unsurprisingly) but will add enduring heritage style and, if you visit at sale time, you can pick-up a time-honoured treasure for an unbeatable price.

I love Northcote Road Market for it's diversity, it's food and it's casual atmosphere. I was a…read morelocal to SW11 a few years back and my boyfriend and I used to visit the market for fresh bread or homemade taramasalata, whatever was on offer on any given weekend. There are a number of different stalls from antiques and and odds n ends to all sorts freshly baked and prepared food. There is a huge selection of Italian bread, dips, cakes and biscuits. The market is not that big but it's the perfect size in my opinion. I hate markets that are too huge, you can never decide what to buy but Northcote Road Market is small but perfectly formed offering you everything you need for your Sunday lunch to something nice to put on the mantelpiece at home.

I think there is a real diversity to Northcote Road! Some cute novelty shops, and high street…read morenames, mixed with the weekend Market Traders that offer special baked goods, clothing products, handmade goods, household antiques and even a vintage bicycle stall that fixes your bike if you roll up! It is neatly laid out, and a good people watching area while you sip a cuppa' or if you venture back to the common to walk your dog, or catch some sun. Situated 'between the commons' so you get the best of both worlds with Clapham and Wandsworth Common lifestyle(s) and the closest station is Clapham Junction. The only down side is not all the traders are there from week to week so best to check out this market on a sunny day, or Saturdays when its more active. I did stumble across a Facebook page recently, which showcased the market traders and their current products/services. This should help those who are thinking about visiting. http://www.facebook.com/NorthcoteRoadMarket