This shop stocks all sewing and dressmaking needs from fabrcis threads and patterns tp the main…read morerequirement inspiration and advice. Husqvarna machies are stocked and all makes of machines are serviced and repaired. Alterations are also a speciality

Today I drove to Hereford intending to go to Doughty's, and ended up luckily parking in front of…read moreBadder Fabric, where I found everything I needed for my project. The staff were really helpful and gave a discount in view of a small mark on the fabric I needed. Upstairs there's also a remnants section worth checking out; I found a beautiful fabric on sale that I can't wait to use. The shop is a stone's throw from Hereford's pedestrian shopping area. I'm sure I'll be back at Badder sometime soon.

My oldest and most favourite fabric shop. It's actually attached to the fabric printing factory. In…read morefact it used to be called Treforest Textile printers. Unprepossessing from the outside unless you are a fan of industrial architecture but once through the doors it's glorious fabrics galore. There are sections of dressmaking fabric, including patterns, lots and lots of upholstery fabric, strange fluorescent furry stuff for making strange fluorescent furry things (aliens?), sheer voiles for curtains and more more more! In my time I've been here to buy things to refurbish furniture, make fancy dress for the kids and our latest purchase is the complete kit for stitching our own ball gown - Vivienne Westwood is looking to her laurels!

Not the largest range available from a fabric store but staff are always willing to help you find…read morethe material or accessory you require. Prices are very good which is always a nice thing! There is a large array of accessories to buy aswell as fabrics. These include buttons, ribbons, threads and patterns.

I only came across this place whilst working in Nechells and it's a hive of activity. If you are…read morelooking for furry fabrics, black out, sparkly vinyl or fun coloured net then you will surely find the colours you're after in here. KBT is a family run business that sell a lot of stock internationally, and because of the safe, high quality of their fabrics schools and education establishments buy a lot of stuff from them. If you live locally and work for a school or third sector organisation they do scrap bags of off cuts super cheap, which is always great for art projects. The guys here are really helpful at finding the fabric you are after or making suggestions with regards to price and alternatives. You can always take a swatch away with you which has all the pricing of the fabric you were looking at. They stock a wide range of spray and fabric paints as well as velcro and cutters. If you plan on visiting you can't access KBT directly off the round-a-bout it faces but via Nechells Place.

KBT is another great secret of mine. You wouldn't come here for dress fabric, or for luxurious…read morefabrics - but instead you'd come here to browse their giant bolts of blackout fabric, their rainbow colours of velvet and velour, their sparkly vinyl on the roll, the huge range of felt and netting, and then a range of 'fun' fabrics besides. A number of their regular clients are from education - schools and nurseries - who come to get fabrics suitable for kids to work with, or who need cheap fabric to create backdrops and costumes for school productions. Because of this, they sometimes sell special binbags full of offcuts for very little money which could be full of loveliness, or could be full of boring beige (one bag I bought had some lime green pleather in it - fab!) Alongside the practical fabrics they have a fair amount of upholstery fabric, and also a big range of fabric paints, spray paints and other textile-related products in cans and jars and pots. It's definitely worth having a mooch around!

This is an outstanding little shop in the beautiful surrounds of Tredegar House. They are a fabric…read moreshop which sell to people making quilts, bags and other arts and crafts. This means that if you want to make curtains, this is probably not the place to come to, as rarely will they have fabric in large enough quantities (unless you fancy quilted curtains?) Their ranges is outstandingly extensive and mindbogglingly beautiful. All of the fabrics are set out along the walls like books on a bookcase, and the colour combinations are just lovely and inspiring. The staff are exceptionally welcoming, and there are also classes and courses that can be attended here, so these people really know what they're on about. A truly lovely shop to visit; the most cosy and colourful place you'll ever go.

I have been using hillside textiles for the past 4 years for supplying fabrics to make costumes for…read morePantomime, I have always found them excellent value for money and extremely helpful when I have phoned through an order, which by the way has usually been delivered the next working day which is very helpful for "last minute panic" orders if I have miscalculated yardage required. The staff that answer the phone are usually very friendly and knowledgeable about their stock and have often advised me as to which fabric would be best for my needs if I have a query between 2 or more options. All in all an excellent company and thoroughly deserve ***** 5 stars. Kathy B

Tried this supplier on the understanding that they sold reasonably priced silk as I was looking for…read morea large quantity that didn't need imported to the UK. Last week they were merely being unhelpful, they responded, but refused to give me information on colours or prices. This week appear to be actually ignoring me, very odd behavior for a supplier.

Don't be confused by the name - yes, they sell silk - but SO MUCH MORE besides!…read more The shop, covering 4 floors, is like a cave made of fabric - with the walls almost boughing in under the weight of bolts and bolts of fabric - tweed, wool, silk, cotton, draperies, netting... anything you can imagine, they will have. It can feel overwhelming - particularly if you visit to get some inspiration, as you just don't know where to start! The staff are helpful and will try to figure out what it is you're after - even if you're not entirely sure yourself (as is so often the way with my amateur dreams of fashion grandeur..) though they don't have much in the way of notions - eg. threads, fixings etc. To be honest, you're only a few steps away from the rag market though so you can easily pop in there once you've grabbed your fabric haul.

This store has three floors of every type of fabric you can imagine, including some great…read moreretro/vintage fabric. Majority of the fabric is priced reasonably and the staff are happy to help. The store has its own library of Vogue designs which you can browse through for ideas - a great idea! Located ideally in the city centre, near the bullring and opposite the market, so convenient if you frequent the city. The store is somewhat crowded and even more so if there are more than 10 or so customers in the store. Some fabrics are pricey.

Patricia Ann is where I go to indulge my worrying ribbon addiction. It is also where I go to…read morerestore my faith in independent retail. I get easily bored with twee craft emporiums flogging over-priced tat with birds stuck on it. Patricia Ann is an oasis of unhip haberdashery. Let me explain: I walk in and see shelf-upon-shelf stacked with plastic storage boxes. To say that the place is cluttered is an understatement. But it all makes sense to Patricia. She is sitting at her chair, normally reading the bible or knitting. A gas heater blazes away in the corner, filling the space with a cosy heat and a smell that reminds me of camping. I ask for a bodkin and she smiles, she puts down her bible/knitting and locates the bodkin box. She then charges me some ridiculously low price, says "god bless" and I leave thinking "Woah, that was one cheap bodkin". This shop sells all sorts of knitting and sewing paraphernalia. I think it is wonderful, but I do tend to get excited about things that other people think are a bit rubbish (I once declared Gossip Girl the "definitive TV show of a generation"). Go there at Christmas to stock up on ribbon - it is ridiculously cheap and there is a huge choice.

I usually design my own Asian clothes, which can be as intricately planned as I wish thanks to a…read morefabulous haberdashery that never fails to offer amazing embroidery ideas - Khattak Textiles. They are the largest stockists I know of in the city that have Asian embroidery strips, buttons, iron-on readymade embroidery and decorative jewels for fabrics (sequins, diamante and beads). The shop was renovated not long ago, which is a welcome change! Previously it was difficult for more than three people to cram in to the congested and untidy shop. Now, it's been opened up so you could see the range of products they offer. They also have rolls of fabrics like satin or velvet, material for table covers, cushions and curtain accessories. The shop is now managed by the son of the owner, who seems to have developed a knack for customer service. He offers discount without you even asking and makes a concerted effort to find exactly what you're looking for!

First of all, this place has a really good website as well as a good shop so if, for some reason,…read moreyou can't find what you are looking for, definitely do go home and try to find it online. The site is really easy to navigate. The staff in the shop, to get back into the thing that I am actually meant to be reviewing, are lovely. They all seem to be quite passionate about art and crafts, though I realise that that seems to be an odd statement. They all seem to enjoy art and crafts greatly is perhaps better? The prices are really good and the range is just fantastic so you're almost certain to find what you need. I did, as it happens but the staff are so good that I'm sure they wouldn't mind helping you out if you were missing something,

Now I'm not at all a crafty individual, however I can't deny that this shop even touches an…read moreartistic part of my soul. They have a massive selection of craft items such as ribbons, lace, stickers, stamps, and the most beautiful, delicate paper. The staff here are friendly, and even better are willing to offer advice on how to create specific items using these products. In particular I'd recommend this place for those of you who are clever (and frugal) enough to make your own cards.