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.

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!

Rudest, most ARROGANT owner (and staff) I've ever dealt with in any sphere. I went into the shop to…read morebuy something and was made to feel like a complete nuisance. While there I foolishly enquired about sewing classes as I've never owned a sewing machine before and was told he'd give me a lesson & I was to phone Thursday to make an appointment, which I did. On phone he gave me a date. When I asked for a time he said anytime but each time I suggested he said no, like I was an idiot, then said he'd only do 11! Very strange. Then he said he'd only give me one hour of his time , no more as he's busy, as if he was doing me a massive favour even though I was paying. Then he basically inferred I was stupid to need a lesson as it's a basic machine! All of this in an arrogant hectoring manner. Told him not to bother. Absolutely awful & abnormal behaviour. I must assume they're very successful and don't need to be polite, or even normal to new customers

The strapline of Avon Textiles is: for all fabrics. I spotted a very good selection of quality…read moresilks, satins, cottons, polyesters, fake fur, net ... I could go on. Part of the delightfully eclectic St Nicholas Market, this glorified market stall is bulging, not only with rolls of material, but also sewing accessories, needles, buttons, zips, velcro by the metre.. We have As an avid sewer of fancy dress costumes, I can often be found rummaging through the reels of stuff. Luckily much of it is less than a fiver a metre and the lady running the stall is as helpful-as-can-be. The stall is great for dress-making and home-furnishing as they've started stocking upholstery and curtain fabric too.

A gem of a fabric stall in St Nicholas Market, Avon Textiles is easiest to find if you go in from…read morethe side entrance on High Street, there you'll find a wealth of rolls stacked up against the wall opposite a late night takeaway stall. Avon Textiles stocks a surprisingly large range of materials, from dressmaking staples such as calico, to fake fur, neon stretch lycra and silk. The prices are relatively cheap too, which is always a bonus. The man that runs the stall is also fairly tolerant of students which is a blessing as this is often the destination of choice for those looking to make fancy dress costumes, particularly the animal kind as there are always several varieties of fake fur on the go at any one time. Rolls are stacked somewhat haphazardly so normally you just point to what you want and the man gets it for you. Whilst occasionally irritating, as you don't get to initially touch and feel the fabrics yourself, this is a blessing if you have butterfingers and are prone to Laurel & Hardy style mishaps when handling 3m long polls!

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.

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.

A great little shop full of everything you need for knitting, crocheting, sewing and general…read morecrafting. Phasepatch's friendly owners stock everything from safety pins to embroidery skeins. They've just opened another premises that sells fabric too. A great addition to Chippenham's high street.