Shiva Variety Fabrics sells women's South Asian fashions -saris and suits and a wide range of…read morebangles and costume jewellery. It is very eye-catching from the outside with a rainbow of bejeweled clothing displayed in the window below a bright red, blue and yellow sign and electric blue window frames. Anyone who loves to see a good splash of colour won't be able to stop themselves venturing over for a closer look. The shop is packed full of a huge range of fabrics, some thin and sheer and almost too delicate to touch and other thicker and more substantial cottons. It's the perfect place to buy fabric for a sari or suit but is also great for buying fabric for cushions or curtains or any other creative urge! The jewellery is very pretty and reasonably-priced and includes an array of metal bangles of different sizes and some large and colourful necklaces with matching earrings featuring vibrant glass gems.

This is probably the best-stocked fabric shop in the market with an extensive range of fabrics from…read morecotton, wool, acrylic, polyester and netting to lino and PVC for table cloths. B&M fabrics also earn bonus points for keeping their stock well organised and neatly displayed, which allows for easy browsing - other fabric shops in the market can have rolls of fabric stacked in slightly chaotic piles. Rather than just a counter you can actually step into the shop and browse the fabrics more closely enabling customers to get a good feel of all the fabrics on offer. The staff always seem to be very helpful but are also happy to allow you to browse. The prices here are probably about average for fabric shops in Leeds. If you don't find what you're looking for at B&M fabrics there are at least two other fabric shops nearby.

When I had grand ideas of making myself clothes with my recently inherited sewing machine I skipped…read morealong to the market to see what it had in store for me. I found B and M Fabrics with a great range of things, probably because they are providing fabric to people who can and do actually make their own clothes. I explained my idea to the fabric lady and she took the time to discuss and demonstrate how I could make a wrap-around skirt and how much material I would need to do this. So this was all really helpful but, alas, the skirt remains unmade. Aside from my grand plans, this fabric store has a wide range of fake-fur animal prints, and rolls of table cloth lino and lots of foam or wading.

The sign for Sharan Boutique has a delightfully retro style and has faded over time giving the look…read moreof a shop that has been there for a good while. It is probably one of the biggest Sari shops in the area selling a vast array of fabrics, suits and saris. They also sell similar jewellery to the other sari shops in the area - gold or brightly-coloured and shimmering. Anyone who loves fabrics could spend ages browsing through the range on display. If you're on the hunt for a sari or suit this shop probably has one of the widest varieties of the shops on Roundhay Road so I would make this a priority if you were limited time-wise.

To a vintage shop enthusiast such as myself, a well stocked haberdashery is essential. Samuel…read moreTaylor's more than fits that description. Where else would I go for eyelets to adapt a skirt, shoulder pads to customise a jacket or a selection of decorative buttons to transform a shirt. Oh, the buttons! There is a whole wall dedicated to displaying these shiny treasures. It brings out the child in me, definitely provoking a kind of kid in a sweet shop reaction. Downstairs, there is a large number of fabrics to buy off the roll. I recently made a cape out of some gorgeous electric blue material from their basement, the vibrancy of the colour is stunning. I am constantly mentally modifying and reshaping clothing whilst shopping, safe in the knowledge that Samuel Taylor will be able to help me.

I absolutely rely on this shop. Being a total crafty I am always nipping in and out of here to top…read moreup on bits of ribbon and whatever other bits of shiny that I might need. For a start, this shop has got crafts covered from every angle. Card making, dress making, jewellery, masks, glues - you name it and they have it, or can order it in for you. I was looking for peacock feathers one time and the lady even offered to make a special order just for me! The shop is literally bursting with exciting bits, full of potential energy, to make and do. I love it. I think the thing that sets it apart for me, from most other craft shops, is the staff though. Even though the stock prices a little more than other places, the staff are so friendly and helpful that they make it feel personal and independent. When you ask their advice you are not asking some disinterested minimum wage robot, you are asking the wealth of, dare I say it, over thirty year's (*ahem* maybe even more!) knowledge and advice, which is always given over with great care and attention to detail. They deserve every star, and satisfy all my creative crafty needs!

Found this on google after a wasted day searching for fabric shops…read more Lovely lady owner. She even gave me some fabric for free! Lovely choice of craft and cotton fabric by the metre plus others. Absolutely love my choices and will be back this weekend Thanks you!

This shop is all about curtains, selling a wide range of curtain fabrics, ready-made curtains,…read moreblinds, curtain tracks and poles. They also sell a range of wallpaper and upholstery fabrics. The style here is quite pretty and tasteful with vintage-inspired patterns given a modern twist, with many floral and leafy designs featuring cool and calm up to date colours. Blinds also have a modern feel with mainly neutral colours and simple design. Prices here are very reasonable, so for anyone looking to spruce up their home with some pretty curtains or upholstery, you could certainly do worse than a trip to E.G. Interior Fabrics. A huge bonus in my mind is that this shop also provides a sewing machine repair service with no call out charge...and with the repairer having had 25 years experience you know your sewing machine is in safe hands!

According to this stall in Leeds Kirkgate market, size is not comparable to worth. It has the…read moremarket stall equivalent of 'small man syndrome', frantically trying to compensate for its diminutive statue by selling a world of haberdashery related goods. I defy anybody to fail to uncover the required item to remedy a sewing situation. First to seize my wandering attention span, was the range of cowboy hats sitting nonchalantly above the stall. Should you require fur trimmed or otherwise, this should be your first port of call. A zealous display of zips, a luxurious array of lace, a bounty of bows and buttons and copious amounts of cotton and curtain wire satisfy both my haberdashery and alliterative demands. Although I usually visit the more established Samuel Taylor's to stock up on supplies, there is an economic fragility about this stall. During these insecure and perturbing times, I will continue to financially support this asset to the market.

This lovely little haberdashery is in the lower market hall. I only found it recently and I love…read moreit! It sells thread, buttons, velcro, ribbon, pre-made bows, fabric dyes, lace, zips, needles, many other sewing supplies and, oddly, an assortment of cowboy hats! I love it because it is so adorably small, but manages to sell such a good range of stuff. It uses every available inch of space with many a roll of lace or ribbon hanging from the ceiling. They have loads of buttons and amongst them some very unusual and pretty ones. Their selection of lace is also impressive with many coloured pieces and lace with unusual detailing. Next time I'm on a mission to town for a haberdashery stock up I'll definitely be popping by this stall, and despite their reasonble prices, I imagine I will probably spend more than I intend to!

The best fabrics shop in Leeds! I always come here to get my yarn and the service is always warm…read moreand welcoming! I definitely recommend this stall if you're looking to get super soft, great quality yarn.

M K Fabrics is one of the slightly more chaotic fabric shops in the market with rolls of fabric…read morepiled so high you can't quite imagine how some of them will ever come to be purchased. This shop has some quite fun fabrics with fluffy animal print, neon chunky fur, gingham, spots, stripes and a large stack of net in a rainbow of colours. M K Fabrics also has a neat little wool section with a room of its own tucked away at the side. Fabrics aren't really organised into types so a browse around this shop may require a bit of a dedicated rummage, but prices are reasonable and the staff are very helpful.

Jacks Fabrics is one of several fabric shops in Leeds Market that, together with the others…read moresatisfies a wide range of fabric needs. Their offering includes a range of cottons, wools, acrylics and net. There are a variety of colours and prints and some shimmery sheer fabrics and lace. They also sell clothes patterns and have a section dedicated to curtain fabrics and a range of net curtains. Most of the prices are reasonable, some rather cheap and most are clearly indicated with neon tags...helpful when rooting through loads! The staff are friendly and helpful and happy to let you browse for as long as you need. I wouldn't say Jacks is my favourite fabric shop in the market but it is definitely worth a look!