This is the best place to go in edinburgh if you are looking for any type of fabric. They have a…read morehuge selection of upholstry and curtain / soft furnishing materials with a range going from budget up to ridiculously priced designer fabric. If your skint or just fancy an experiment they have loads of dress patterns and the full range of materials to flex your creative fashionista. Or if you just want some knicker elastic then this is your place

If you're in the least bit crafty then The Cloth Shop will get you really excited. Here you can…read morebuy: Buttons Ribbons Fabrics (including gorgeous Liberty fabrics) Wool Sewing materials DIY craft kids Being here got me really excited to start getting that little bit more crafty; starting small and hopefully moving on up to bigger and more challenging ventures with help from a seriously crafty friend. The Cloth Shop has an expansive range of fabrics and that's really their speciality but that's only just the beginning. The other departments are also really well stocked and with great variety too. There's a table and chairs upstairs along with some sewing pattern books with designs of varying levels of difficulty. This is a really good source of inspiration and helpful for beginners. It got me really excited to get learning and creating. I'm so looking forward to buying some pretty fabrics from The Cloth Shop soon and making a start on some personal projects!

I don't normally post reviews but had to comment on the fantastic service provided by Edinburgh…read moreFabrics. I wanted a length of navy elastic but was struggling to find anywhere but an online marketplace at exorbitant prices, so I was really pleased to find a range of widths, very reasonably priced with this store. I placed my order, the online invoicing was prompt and seamless, and gave lots of security reassurances. Postage was not included but was reasonable again. That all happened yesterday, and I received my items today. Really high quality materials. I cannot commend this company enough and will certainly buy from them again. Just wish I lived closer to visit in person!

This was a smaller fabric shop as compared to USA but there was so many types of fabrics. I stayed…read morein Edinburgh for ten days and for so many days I was on bus tours to many other cities so I was always checking for fabric shops. I never found what I was looking for until I called up this shop on one of my non travel days. It is down the hill going away from the Royal mile towards the library. I called first before going and they had what I needed! The team was so helpful. Thank you Scotland and thank you Edinburgh fabrics!

It's impossible to describe this place adequately…read more All three of the branches in Edinburgh (also on the Royal Mile and in the Grassmarket) are tiny and absolutely crammed with any type of trinket you could ever imagine. The kinds things that you see when you're in Morocco, South America or Thailand and would love to buy but know there's no point even trying to get it back the the UK in one piece. They have drapes, throws, incense, jewellery, handmade notebooks, hanging masks/purses/bags/just about anything you can think of to hand-make... but the best thing is the prices. The kind of ethnic-looking jewellery or homeware you'd happily pay loads for in a department store can be snapped up here for pennies. Don't miss... the pashminas. The amount of times people have stroked whichever of Lokaah's pashminas from my extensive collection that I'm wearing that day and asked where I got it from, and told me how they bet it had cost a bomb, has to be some kind of indicator! What's more, you can bag yourself one for as little as £2. My description of this place doesn't do it justice - you have to go and see for yourself.

Lokaah stocks traditional Indian handicrafts specially imported to Edinburgh and London stores…read more Lokaah assures us of its ethical trading standards, and regardless of whether these claims hold any water or not, the fact remains that this shop sells you the genuine article at bargain prices. Definitely come here if you're into harem pants, incense, and saris. In my opinion Lokaah is a cut above other similar shops that tend to be incredibly expensive. In particular Lokaah stocks a range of amazing hand-carved wooden figures and chests that make ideal gifts. They even accept Euros here, so stop by to unload unwanted shrapnel on lovely trinkets.

What a lovely little cozy shop. The shop owner is so very sweet. She had yarn from local hand dyers…read morethat was beautiful. Left with three skeins for a project. Forgot to take pictures, sorry, but worth a stop.

Visiting from California and conveniently just about finished w small project I had brought to work…read moreon so needed some new yarn. This small shop is an amazing jumble of fantastic yarns- many not or barely available in the States. She stocks many UK yarns and some further flung but all really beautiful. The shop owner was incredibly helpful in figuring out weight and yardage I needed for a pattern. The website gives an idea of some of the selection but of course seeing them in person is always the best way to know what calls to you.

I went in to enquire about knitting classes as advertised on window. The woman took my details and…read moreI was to get a phone call to let me know when I could join. I knew I wouldn't hear from her as she clearly looked down her nose at me. If you want to join a knitting group full of snobs this is the place for you. Just don't expect friendliness or warmth.

Great local shop with nice selection. Had a great time shopping while on vacation. There was…read morelocal wool available, as well as a selection of knitting, crochet and sewing materials.

This quirky little fabric shop is another little shop I passed on many occasions that I had that…read moremental note to pop in and explore. Why did I leave this for so long? Just WHY!! Lovely lady - who helped me choose a lovely fabric with macarons on it for a top that I will be making! Perfect customer service, impeccable. This will be going on my blog on the sewing tab to recommend to others! The shelves are full of lovely dress fabrics. I'm pretty sure I will be back as i saw a couple of other fabrics that sparkled at me - they didn't have sparkles but they did sparkle and wink at me for future projects!

A haberdashery come soft furnishing come clothing store, which specialises in Ethnic style fabrics…read more The name reads alarmingly like part of the female anatomy, which made me do a bit of a double take upon spotting it. Now that would have been an interesting experience to Yelp about. This place is great for fabrics to make your own clothes, and you can pick up some great styles for very reasonable prices, and the staff here are very helpful with measurements and advice.

Not been in for fabric.. but stopped in earlier in the week to get my brows & upper lip done in…read morepreparation for 'party season' coming up.. £7 to get brown & upper lip threaded which seems to be the going rate on Leith Walk. I walked in and was seen to straight away, although two others came while I was 'in the chair' and were seated and had to wait. I felt like she was a bit rushed with two people waiting. Although she was still pretty thorough and much more gentle than the other place I went to a few weeks back. Would def go back. Pretty sure they're cash only, so come prepared!

Lovely shop with a beautiful selection of hand dyed yarns. Super friendly clerk. A must stop for a…read moreyarn lover

A more perfectly formed yarn shop can not possibly exist! Everything about Ginger Twist Studio is…read morecarefully thought out to maximise the space in the tiny little shop. The owner, Jess, dyes her own yarn by hand, and her waterfall of 'Ginger's Hand Dyed' is a sight to behold, almost every colour you could imagine is on the wall and it's a real challenge not to bring one home every time you visit! Not only hand dyed, there is a range of yarns, patterns, needles and notions to suit all budgets and abilities. Jess is always happy to answer questions, make suggestions, or put the kettle on for a wee cup of tea and a chat over some yarny pursuits. The shop has regular classes too where you can learn to knit or crochet as a complete beginner, or develop more complex skills and techniques. Ginger Twist Studio really does stand out in the craft scene in Edinburgh and if you're visiting the city you'd be mad not to visit this little hidden gem!

Despite some other reviews, I wanted to check this place out. I was greeted by one of the owners…read moreshortly after entering and had a pleasant conversation with her and the student who is working there while at uni. They had a nice selection of Shetland yarn that I can not get in the US. They truly were a pleasure. So glad I stopped in.

I went to this store during a recent visit to Edinburgh, despite the nasty reviews on Yelp. How bad…read morecan it be, right? Well, it was not bad at all. The ladies in there were very nice and helpful, Thank you! To all the haters out there, back off! I will be back.