I come to London pretty regularly and always walk by this shop and think "next time I'm going to go…read morein and check it out". Well, the next time finally happened and I went in and I can't believe I waited so long! They have an amazing selection of fabric at reasonable prices. I brought a few meters back to the states with me to make some unique pieces and I can't wait to visit them again soon!

Next to the mother Cloth House based at 98 Berwick Street, more towards Oxford Street you will find…read moreall the cottons and weave of Cloth House 47. The shop is fresh and bright and always has an original display. Unlike to the other Cloth House on Berwick street, there I am always nicely welcomed. Of course the prices are nothing comparable what you could bargain for in Shepherds Bush. However, you know exactly what content the fabric is and you have a deep as well as wide selection. If you wonder what the big brown paper bags with the art deco face on it is - the brand mark of Cloth House unmistakable!

This cute little fabric shop is undeniably at a very convenient spot in Islington. I am very fond…read moreof this place for the 'eco friendly' concept behind it. I adore their bamboo silk and fair trade cottons. However, what stops me from being really passionate about this place is their distinct limitation in both - their range and staff and owner's knowledge about their goods. Worse then this is, they do not like being asked. That happened to me several times already they simply snap at me for asking something basic like: 'Is this stitching hand made or machine made?' or 'Where is this fabric from?' Also shortly after this shop opened I just googled fair trade fabric in the UK and their supplier's website showed straight as a first option. Their supplier's range had nothing more and nothing less to Ray-Stitch offer. It spoilt my illusion about this shop being customised or special in any way as no one seems to be bothered with selecting the shop's range with love and trade knowledge. Now I see it more like empty concept and good shop to pop down to for a set of new threads or fancy ribbons.

This shop is pretty, but past that I don't think it's so great. The prices are really very high…read more(any place that sells Liberty fabrics for more than Liberty itself really puts me off). Apparently it used to have coffee, but that seems to not be there now. I saw a small section of Cotton & Steel (a popular fabric line) and, as I've been on the lookout for a specific print of theirs, asked if they had any more. The employee seemed really confused and pointed out their fabrics in cotton. I feel like not knowing the brands you carry - especially as an independent shop - isn't good salesmanship. They did have some nice fabrics, but their prices are just so high - even compared to other independent shops. Also, "Klona" instead of Kona - but at least as expensive? Nope. Not impressed.

I walked in with a friend because the window display said £5.00 for a scarf(men's only) and they…read morelooked of damn good quality. So two charming turkish men who run the shop were at our service. There were bundles of loose cloth on the cutting table and he picked up a black turkish wool scarf. They even showed him how to wear it and that service for a £5.00 is too good. They are not the Saville Row brand but are surely warm and friendly enough to help you buy something of good quality and choice. They also provide a basic tailoring service(I have not tested) including alterations.

This is one of 3 fabric shops left on Brick Lane - from many…read more As early as 5 years ago this used to be an area of fabric and trimmings shops catering to local factories. As this tradition has slowly died the fabric shops have also relocated or closed. However Z. Butt Textiles has survived.The shop has been there since the 1950's and is family run - now in its 3rd generation (4th ready to take over in 10 years!) They are so nice as well. Catering mainly to the theatre business now - its busiest selling time is pantamine season. And the fabrics reflect this -- no high end Berwick street here - They are pretty basic with alot of polyester satins and chiffons / some upholstery fabrics and odds and ends .Cheaper to buy more than less, a tarif is put on meters less than 10. If you just need some plain cottons , calico or canvas with trims -or perhaps feel inspired - and have a need for a litttle gold poly lurex with sequin foil print or perhaps a little dayglow chiffon - it is all here.

Literally cannot say enough about Mr Butt and his textile shoppe. The faux fur was fab and the…read moreservice was even better. As a Yank in unknown territory, I had mixed expectations for my former colonial overseer, but Mr Butt quickly turned my frown upside down. I went in to buy a Union Jack bandana and left with ten yards (meters for all you blokes out there) of fake fur. Next time I'm in London, I'll be sure to give Mr Butt a big "OY!"

Um. Where to begin? This place is not a warm and fuzzy welcoming place. Neither is the guy who…read moreworks there. I walked in and had to go to the back to get some help. I wondered if he was bit miffed that I disturbed him from listening to his radio show. Hmm...who knows. I came specifically for a tracing wheel but he didn't have any. Frankly, all the store had was bolts of okay-looking fabrics and a selection of buttons. That's about it. Might be worth coming to if you're in the area and can't be bothered to go elsewhere for some fabric.

If you are going to run a haberdashery, i want you to be gracious when i bring you my business. b/c…read morelets be honest who the hell uses a haberdashery anymore. I think the highlight of my experience at sew fantastic was just being able to say i was going to a haberdashery. (i love that word) haberdashery haberdashery.... back to the review. I am assuming that the man working behind the counter owns the place, and it would seem as though he has come to resent the store and it's clientele over the years. they have some fun fabrics and i went in there to order a pillow, but when talking to him about the necessary dimensions he didn't seem to have the foggiest idea about fabrics or pillows... and so i ordered the wrong pillow size. when I showed up and found that they didn't match my pillow cases he convinced me to buy them anyways b/c i forced him to order them. I think in the future i will take my haberdashery needs somewhere else thank you very much.... haberdashery, balderdashery.

I can;t fault this place…read more The staff have always been wonderful, whether I've been in there for business or just for me. They have such an extensive range of fabrics, cottons, synthetics, silks. I've come away with so many samples for clients in the past, because they have just so much choice. Rolls, and stands, and so so well organised. Upstairs they have trims, zips, all sorts, you can literally buy everything you need in a one stop shop sort of way, without being limited for options. They are also the sort of wonderful shop, that if they haven't got it (which is rare) they aren't scared to send you elsewhere, with knowledge and directions. Just lovely.

The shop is hiding in Poland Street just off of Oxford St. and saved the delusional Halloween quest…read morethat i throw myself into every year when i decide to make an awesome costume by myself. Usually i'd know where to go and be sorted suite easily, but since i moved from Paris to London i'm always lost when it comes to find good and affordable specialised shops. A quick look on Google and there i am, going to Macculloch & Wallis one day before said Halloween (wouldn't be fun it it weren't last minute). The shop seems quite small but only because it is full of fabric rolls from floor to ceiling. In the middle a staircase leads to the basement where you'll find the haberdashery. It is quite complete and i found everything i needed. Back to the street floor i ask the vendors for advice as i didn't want to lose time going threw everything myself. They were very helpful and sorted me in 10 minutes with every type of fabric i needed. They even took into account that i was making a Halloween costume and referred me affordable pieces of material that matched my desires. All in all, i had everything i needed 20 minutes after i walked in, and i REALLY appreciate efficiency. If you're looking for anything related to sewing and DIY clothing or accessories, this is the place and it is a very good place.

Owner was freaking awesome! Helped me pick out the perfect fabric at the perfect price even though…read moreit was just for a silly 20 pound Halloween costume he gave me the time of day. I really appreciate all your help, people all night loved the costume!!

You're kind of spoilt for choice when fabric shopping around this part of Soho - they are popping…read moreup everywhere, but if you ask me Borovik is the best. Firstly, the shop doesn't feel imposing or intimidating to enter, but neither does it feel like a chaotic heap of dirty fabric. I was quite content to wander around and browse/stroke the pretty fabrics without feeling I'll catch something, and without the staff hovering around me. When I was ready to make a purchase the gentleman who served me was very friendly and gave me sound advice on what direction the grain in my fabric went (so that I would know which way to cut it) and he was very accommodating to my specific requests. Also unique among the fabric shops around here, Bovorik has a decent basic haberdashery selection, with things like needles, ribbons, elastic, fabric dyes and all the other bits and pieces you might need.

This place is in the heart of petticoat lane and in amongst the African fabric shops that prevail…read more here . I think they have some of the best prints on the street -there are around 20 shops and alot carry the same fabrics but this one has a a good selection of really fine and delicate printing with sophisticated colours. It is a strange reality that classic African printed and waxed cottons are designed in Africa and made primarily made in Holland sent to the Uk and sold back to Africans ! The fabrics are amazing - normally sold in 5.5m long by 3.5m wide pier piece the prices range but are around £43.00. Designs range from geometric shaded sheres to camera and heart prints / jewellery and flowers - they have a whimsical quality and the waxed cottons feel good to the touch. If you need some bright prints to add some colour to your life - I recommend Sheraton Textiles.

There's a recession on apparently, so i'm trying to channel my inner thriftiness by making a lovely…read morecloth bag. I dusted off the sewing machine and headed out to Soho to purchase some fabric. There are a few fabric shops on Berwick street so shop around for the fabric you want at the price you want. I've never bought fabric from a shop before, i've always gone to the market, and this place was a bit pricey at £3/m for undyed cotton. The place is an Aladdin's cave of fabric and the staff were helpful and asked what weight fabric i wanted. I hadn't a clue but they had some good advice for me. They even climbed over mountains of other fabric to get me the cloth i wanted. I'm going to keep shopping around for somewhere cheaper, but will go back if i'm in the area.

This is a fabric store with lovely fabrics and a fantastic variety. However, not only is it…read moreoverpriced, (for ex. you can get the same metallic leatherette/coated fabric at Borovicks for £22.00 a meter instead of £35.00) the staff here are EXTREMELY rude. To be honest, most of the fabric stores on Berwick St. have grouchy and sullen employees, but this place is the worst. I have shopped at the fabric shops on Berwick Street since 2013 and the rotten attitude of the staff at this store (in my experience) has been consistent. It has not mattered who has worked there, that's the funny part, I am not even speaking about one person. Everyone I have ever encountered there is rude. About two years ago I mentioned how unpleasant the staff were to another salesperson at MacCulloch & Wallis and he told me that he used to work there, agreed that the staff were unfriendly and in particular worked a woman who customers always complained about. The negative vibes this store gives off has discouraged me from shopping there for about a year or more. But today I thought I would go in, because it does have a great selection. However, once again the Berwick Street Cloth Shop vibe was moody. Therefore I have finally decided to write this negative review because of my final horrible experience. I was looking at fabric bent down while a sales person was busy organizing the rolls of cloth across from me. She accidentally hit me in the face with the end of the fabric roll. I stammered "oh sorry" and as she turned around to glare at me, she aloofly said "what, did I hit you?" to which I replied "yes". She then very (surprise!) rudely responded "sorry". So I said "I am sorry I guess I am in the way" to which she said "no it's fine". LIKE OBVIOUSLY IT'S FINE I AM A CUSTOMER. It's absolutely okay to accidentally bump into someone or hit them in the face, but to do so and not react until the person who has been hit says sorry to which you then glare back is too much. Literally comical. There are so many shops on Berwick Street, for price and value go to my favorite shop there The Cloth Shop. The selection is varied and the staff are much much much more friendly. Fabric shops should be enjoyable to enter and explore. No one should feel intimidated to go and ask for help or buy stuff. Lastly I feel bad for anyone who works there that is nice, because I have not met you and this review is focused on everyone being glum. But in my experience I have only ever encountered mean spirited people. Two stars, one for beautiful goods and the other for the one nice employee who maybe exists there.

Frank is just fantastic. My husband and I have a large American sofa and we wanted to get it up…read morefrom our recent move from the ground floor flat to the top floor flat. It would be impossible to get it upstairs internally... and even upholsters near by said they wouldn't take it apart for us. I found sofaassist.com on a Google Search and contacted Frank immediately. I sent over some pics of the sofa and windows from both properties along with measurements. Frank responded to me with a quote and even gave us a plan B quote if the sofa indeed had to be taken apart. We were quite excited to know we'd have our sofa in our new flat! On the day Frank and his assistant completed everything within an hour... just amazing! Frank is so friendly and professional. So easy to work with! Would definitely recommend getting in touch if you need to get a sofa into your flat!

What to do when the movers depart and your sofa is on the front lawn? Call Frank at Sofa Assist…read more(aka the sofa magician, as I now refer to him when I share the story)! All of my belongings were delivered from the US but the tiny door frame of the living room proved too much for the moving crew. I didn't think my new neighbours would appreciate my sofa on the lawn, but I had no idea where to turn. Enter a most fortuitous Google search, 'London sofa won't fit' and a few hours later thanks to Frank's skills, I am sitting on my sofa. Inside. Sofa Assist is worth every penny and you couldn't ask for a nicer, more patient person than Frank (who must see many like me in a stressful state!). If you are in need of getting a sofa in or out of a tight space, don't delay - call Sofa Assist today!