Being a fashion student, this place is so useful for picking bits for pattern cutting and dressmaking. Although I'm not always in London, I try and pop in when in the area so I don't have to pay their relatively high delivery rates (they have a minimum order). I also like the fact you can get a student discount, making the ingenious Patternmaster £19 (cheaper than my uni shop), though you can't get the discount on everything in store so remember to check first. You can also buy shop fittings, and stationary if you have a boutique, but it may be cheaper to go elsewhere at times.
I didn't find the staff particularly helpful here, and when I asked them where things were, they kept pointing in a vague direction and carrying on chatting amongst themselves. I feel like they expect you to know what you want all the time, and with such a large selection, it can't always be the case. You must also remember that they add VAT on at the till, so your purchases may be more than you expect. read more