Butterfly Fabrics claims to be 'unique in all aspects', and this is in the most part true.... They…read moreare a pretty special little shop that stocks some really gorgeous fabrics. This is hardly surprising considering how long they have been in business; established in 1989, they have been around for over twenty years, and it shows. What's interesting about this is that they opened up shop just before the previous global recession, and having weathered this, they possess the foresight and experience to get through the current one. Butterfly Fabrics is a more upmarket material shop and stocks designer fabrics such as Liberty and John Kaldor, quality silks from India and China, as well as stocking a wide range of craft fabrics for patchworking and quilting. Inevitably the sell all of the associated items to go with this, including patterns for clothes as well as patchworking, along with threads, needles, buttons etc etc... They also stock sewing machines, fabrics for fancy dress and a range of fashion accessories. This is a delightful little shop, (that actually isn't that little), and if you are looking to buy some special material I highly recommend it.

Butterfly is the most expensive fabric shop on city road. My general choice would be Terry's…read morefabrics for the range and lower prices. If you're a textile design student or a seam person you will appreciate the more ordered sorting and layout to Butterfly fabrics, the sorting starts at the books of patterns and continues to the wheels of fabrics. If your need a fancy dress or starting tailoring and fashion this is a must see store. Satin, Silk, cotton and various other materials in a multitude of patterns are available and in stock. They also sell all the craft accessories you could ever need with roles of thread and sewing equipment and supplies. The materials here are more stylised and meant for serious tailors and dressmakers, art people and design students. Invariably the shop is generally quite so you will have all the expert advice at hand from the staff.

Cardiff Fabrics & Curtains is a material supplier that is open to the public. With large inviting…read moresigns and front glass windows that show a large proportion of their stock. The store is set out like a DIY shop but the difference is they have made the effort of laying carpet. With a multitude of fabric choices any designer or student will be able to create some fantastic pieces from the material available. The place is also good if you are thinking of getting some throws for your sofas or just some semi transparent material for the walls or rooms to create a different atmosphere.

Good selection of items, always find what I'm looking for. Staff nice and helpful. Can get single…read moreitems when needed and not have to buy in bulk.

Crafty Sew and Sew has the dubious pleasure of being located directly next to the ultra pink adult…read moreshop Passion Online at the Newport Road end of City Road. Whilst this business has opted to carry a cheeky little name that may occasionally raise an eyebrow or two, they have definitely been upstaged, in the controversy stakes, by their immediate neighbours! In many other ways this is the ideal location for this old-style craft shop. It is surrounded by fabric stores, many of which are within a minutes walk from Crafty Sew and Sew, and with companies like Calico selling sewing machines, and Butterfly Fabrics carrying some fabulous materials, as well as some really large fabric stores with phenomenally extensive stock ranges like Fusion, Crafty Sew and Sew couldn't be in better company. All of these businesses support the fundamental drive behind Crafty Sew and Sew, offering patrons of the shop plentiful choice where fabrics are concerned. Crafty Sew and Sew offer a good range of craft items and ready-to-make kits of all descriptions. A visit to the shop is an inspiring experience, and the people that work there are only willing to help. If you are looking to take up a hobby, but are not sure of which direction to go in, I advise a trip to this little Pandora's Box of delights. The advice you will get will be invaluable, and the choices available are impressive, and cater to everyone's budgets.

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.

A fantastic place like an Aladdin's cave of fabrics and many other craft items. I can often spend…read morehours there and always want to sjpend a lot of money. The courses are very good too.

An amazing shop, like Aladdin's cave! They stock a massive range of fabrics, in almost any pattern…read moreyou could think of, including those for seasonal projects, uphostery, dress-making and child-themed fabrics. The prices seem ok to me not as cheap as I've seen (but then the quality is good) but in line with most other fabric stores I've visited and cheaper than some! I visited yesterday as every January they run a sale with 20% off, which makes the prices much more competitive. The staff at Hansons are knowledgable, friendly and helpful and don't treat you like an idiot (even when you feel like one, for asking 'silly' questions!) I bought my sewing machine from Hansons a couple of years ago and the lady in the sewing machine department was so helpful, showing me the different functions of the machines and really tailoring her suggestions to what she felt my need and experience was. I have since returned on a couple of occasions for fabric and sundries and I'm sure if it was closer to where I live, I'd be there all the time! My only criticism, which isn't even that really, is that they pack so much in there that one often has to tuck in for passing customers as the walkways are very narrow, often shoving rolls of fabric back in whilst they pass!

Calico is located at the Newport end of city road and close to many other competing fabric stores,…read morewhat set this store apart from the competition is the type of material available that Is more suitable for furniture upholstery and home décor such as curtains. There is a range of lighter materials but nothing close to the volume as Terry's or Butteryfly fabrics can offer. The shop also sells a range of furniture and this reflects the heavier materials on sale. The Calico sales people adds just the right amount of helpfulness to the shopping experience allowing you to browse, until you engage them with questions. As home improvement or curtain retailers go this ones got the smaller independent shop atmosphere providing the material for soft furnishings such as cushions, drapes, throws, upholstering etc.

Calico is a furniture shop but it is also a fabric shop. In case you hadn't yet realised I am a big…read morefabric shop fan. I couldn't make an outift for the life of me - unless it involved making holes in a bin bag, tying a belt round the middle and insisting I was creating garbage-bin-chic - but I do love to go and just look at and stroke fabrics. Is that weird? Regardless, this is the last of the fabric shops that we visited on City Road and it wasn't as much fun as either of the other two. The fabric was absolutely beautiful but it is more of a home improvement shop, than a fabric for dressing up shop. Having said that, it is beautiful and the prices are pretty good for what it is. The people who work there are friendly and I felt free to wander around for a while.

This shop is the perfect place to go for wannabe dress designers, parents who need to entertain…read moretheir children or anyone who is looking to spruce up their home. This tiny shop offers cheaper than cheaper fabrics in a range of colours and materials. What they get seems to change month on month so you never know what you're going to find in the treasure chest of fabrics. The lady who runs the shop is extremely friendly - so if you've got any questions about the materials she sells, or sewing in general, she'll be happy to help. A fun haberdashery if you're looking to get a bit creative!

Believe it or not, I've been here a fair few times with my former housemate, as she took great…read morepleasure in fashioning her own clothes and accessories like bags from the huge range of fabrics carried at this store just off the main drag in Bath. While in there, she would go up and speak to the hugely helpful staff about her latest project and asking them what they would recommend, while I would go around touching all the fury and other unusual fabrics. Once I bought a faux leopard skin bit of cloth to make a crazy notebook, which I still have. Recommended.

Fabric can be quite expensive. I don't know why but I always assumed that it would be cheaper to…read morebuy fabric and make up your own clothes but this seems not to be the case. I cannot, I hasten to add, make clothes. At all. I can do that thing where you use wool and hessian to make a little picture of a train (we all did that in primary school, yes?). But my housemate can. She made my Halloween costume; I went as Sally from The Nightmare Before Christmas. Anyway, she said that she liked to make clothes (and she is often making her own), so I thought I'd take a look around to see if there was any fabric I fancied. Boy, did I have a lot to choose from. The range was quite phenomenal. I mean, I've been in fabric shops before and it's always amazing how much they have. But this is just a tiny little stall! It is, as expected, a little expensive to buy enough fabric to make a whole outfit. But I may get some on a return trip to make up some curtains.

I've tried shopping here multiple times, the staff are always grumpy and unresponsive. they are…read moreincredibly rude every time I've tried to ask a question about some of the fabric or ask about prices. very expensive, won't ever be going here again

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.