Bolts of fabric line the walls and cover almost all available floorspace. The further you walk back…read moreinto the store, the further it seems to go on like some strange space-bending time warp. Amongst the truly hideous polyesters and sequinned monstrosities there is a wide range of beautiful shot silks and weird Korean laces that make me wish I was a better stitcher. The staff were helpful, and the prices are reasonable, although having Kyle & Jackie O playing is a definite turn-off for me. There is no excuse for being force-fed Katie Perry under any circumstances. I half expect that next time I go back, the back wall of the shop will have extended further into some weird other dimension. I suspect lime-green sequins will not be cool there either.

I was recommended by a friend who is a dance student to come here for fabrics for my year 12 major…read moreproject. The staff members are very nice and honest, and they have a huge range of bridal fabrics! Much cheaper than Spotlight and better service. I personally like Kyle & Jackie O. A shop with music is better than an awkward one with none... but that's just me.

I love this place, and I don't even do patchwork. The shop is long, and you can enter from either…read moreend, the main entrance taking you past a few token crockery and decorative items and sewing machines for sale. Then you get to the vast array of beautiful materials lined up against the walls, and past the big tables used for classes and get togethers. I know you probably think patchwork - mmm, daggy 70's cotton handbags in pastel colours - but this shop carries some truly lovely materials including a big range of Japanese fabrics which I use for all kinds of things. The colours are beautiful and the prices here are really good, they always seem to have some sort of sale going on. The staff are very helpful and the shop clearly serves as a major stopping point for lots of local women. You see, while I'm trawling the bins for cheap fat eighths (sewing term, really) I overload on the gossip. This place is Gossip Central. Even if there isn't a class going on (and they have lots of them, call in and ask) there's always a bunch of women having a chat. I adore it. As an inveterate Student of the Human Condition (some may say eavesdropper) the conversations swirling around are fantastic. 'I won't have him in the house, I said.' 'And that was after I left my second husband...' Love it. Quilting as socially cohesive force. Truly.

The patchwork/quilting shops in the nearby Blue Mountains are so poorly run I find myself…read moretravelling to Penrith to this customer-friendly shop with great stock.

This place will have you screaming "YES YES YES" like Meg Ryan in When Harry Met Sally, you know…read morewhat scene I'm talking about. I looooove finding unique bespoke buttons and speaking with the fabulous and passionate staff. They are so informative, helpful and hypeful for your next project. I love these people!!

This is such a wonderful shop! The customer service was outstanding! Found what I wanted and…read morepleased with the friendliness of the staff

I initially came here to deliver boxes of random yarns. Not only did I get help bring ing the boxes…read morebut it was explained that there are many things I can bring in to recycle...including original patterns. AND then I walked into the store....not only was there well sorted recycled yarns, materials etc but new stuff as well

Nicest staff i've seen in a while. Has a very warm welcoming atmosphere with the cheapest prices on…read moresewing items. Sells vintage machine as well for a good price! A lot of vintage 70's-90's sewing patterns for only 2-5 dollars

Open a little less than a year, Sew Beautiful is a welcome addition to the local area. Light,…read morebright and welcoming, this lovely store stocks a range of necessaries and treats for the crafty. The selection is small, but chosen with care, patchwork fabric (mostly in lovely, modern colours), knitting wool, sewing notions (the bits and bobs everyone needs), ribbons and thread. Also available are a selection of locally crafted gift items including some drop dead cute kids clothes, stitched with care and a real eye for design. Opened by owner Yvette who clearly loves what she does and enjoys sharing the simple pleasures of creating with needle and thread. She offers a loyalty program, credit that goes towards fabric purchases and is ready with a smile and a chat anytime. There's obviously a real need for such community based shops as she tells me that the knitting and crochet classes she offers are booked up until next year, and plans are underway to add more workshops for kids next school holidays. Whether you need something specific or just want to pop in for some inspiration, craft is the new cool and this is just the place to get you started.

From the owner: Everyone item is individually made, and stitched with love.read more

"Properly practiced, knitting soothes the troubled spirit, and it doesn't hurt the untroubled…read morespirit either." - Elizabeth Zimmermann I imagine even unpracticed knitting would soothe spirits and warm fingers and hearts if done within the confines of this cosy shop. The rainbow of yarn tucked away in the shelves covering all six walls of the two rooms in this shop could only make me smile and pleased the obsessive compulsive within. The shop keeper was packing up after a crocheting class but was still very welcoming without being intrusive or pushy. They have a regular schedule of knitting, embroidery, crocheting and patchwork classes which is held at the large wooden table in their second room and appear to be accompanied with tea served in china cups and saucers. Nanna would be proud.

Without doubt this is the worst local business I have ever had to deal with. The owner Glen Ryan…read more knows nothing about customer service. Nor does he know how to return phone calls or keep his customer informed on the progress of their job. After waiting 2 weeks and hearing nothing from him I called him this morning whereupon he said he didn't like my b...y attitude and I could p..s off and take my business elsewhere. You have to be kidding me. His office is a total mess and I had warning signs even at that stage but thought perhaps I would give him the benefit of the doubt...how wrong I was. I hope no one else experiences the grief that I did. Please do yourself a favor and do your business with another upholsterer who knows how to treat their customers.

From the owner: Our specialty is to help you choose the fabric you want on either your existing furniture, or a new…read morepiece we can custom design for your home or business. Operating more than 50 years, our experience is your assurance. We can guarantee our workmanship for 10 years. Our new factory premises mean we can provide a quality and speedy service to commercial and residential customers alike.