The reviewer below me is absolutely right... the range at Rathdowne is great. The prices are decent…read moreand the service is quite helpful. Think of it like Lincraft but with a more specific product selection, better quality and in a warehouse. I wouldn't say the prices are amazing, but they're not expensive either. The reason I don't rave about Rathdowne is that you sort of have to get lucky. I suppose it's like that with a lot of retail stores, but generally half the reason you're at a fabric shop in the first place is because you can't find what you want in a regular store. To put it simply, if you like browsing fabric shops this one has a gorgeous selection to look at. If you have your heart set on a particular kind of lace or type of wool jersey or whatever, then you're better of at a speciality store.

Love this shop walked in and was greeted by the friendly staff, Lesley the lady that helped me was…read moreamazing .When you first walk in it can be overwhelming with such a variety of fabric to look at , and their Remnant bins are unbelievable amazing bargains to be found here, if you are an avid sewer this is the place for you.....

Sorry went a little crazy on the pictures but they had such pretty fabric! Made my heart happy…read more Love that it was displayed in coordinating colors and loved the sewing sketches decorating the walls. Now that I'm back in the states, I really regret not buying that floral Liberty fabric. Darn it! Post-shopping regrets will kill you.

Ummmm Beautiful Fabric! I always go to this store with the best of intentions - buy exactly what I…read moreneed for a specific project... does this ever happen? No. With row upon row of beautiful fabric bolts to choose from, you can easily spend hours touch and looking at the choices on offer. The store is divided into sections, jersey, Linen, Wool, faux fur etc... So it's really easy to find your way around. there are also plenty of designer fabrics on offer (usually at knock down prices) from DKNY, Marc Jacobs and plenty of others. Top tip: sign up for the newsletter, you get exclusive deals like 30% off.

On Glen Huntly Road in Carnegie, just off 67 Tram, stop 61…read more Or Glen Huntly Train Station. Just followed up after a craft friend's recommendation to check out this shop. It is excellent. On the outside it looks clean but truly daggy with black and yellow paintwork. The inside it looks, and is, like an old style full service drapers shop. I was able to get everything I needed related to some specific cloth, to silver brooch clips, and I'm going back tomorrow morning for even more cloth, and I'm seriously thinking about that old fashioned cream crocheted collar on a stand near the desk. The range of fabrics is not humongous, but is excellent: from bamboo jerseys to cotton gingham and silks, to some really good lace, and amazing outrageously coloured tulle; and some of the on sale cloth is really worth a visit to ponder any possibilities. The service is knowledgable and helpful. And courteous and kind.

Don't be mislead by the name the prices may be cheap but the fabrics are not. They are good quality…read moreand they have a great range. They also have a fabulous range of ribbons, zippers, trims and notions. Seriously, wow the notions! Belt buckles, handles for handbags and so much more. They have patterns at reasonable prices. The staff and super helpful and honestly I could spend hours here! I never leave empty handed.

Needed a strap and buckle solution for my camera pouch and was wrapped that I went to Lincraft…read more Ashley was amazing and the guy that took my call and understood my needs was great too. I'll be back great friendly service good range.

Somehow in a space about the size of an apartment loungeroom a fabric shop manages to stock more…read moreenticing options than one would find if they spent four hours digging through a Spotlight warehouse. Each rolls seems to have been carefully selected to offer a range of dressmaking options; some kooky, some lacy, some simple and elegant, some perfect for really cute kids' pyjamas. The velvet hangs beautifully, the embroidered silk begs to be wrapped around an evening dress... I could go on, but I'd just start listing types of material and you'd be bored and not go. The lady who owns and runs this market stall has a lot of advice for burgeoning seamstresses and tailors and you can be sure that buying from here will likely guarantee a unique and luxury homemade item of clothing.

This business is located at stall 58 ( aisle B ) South Melbourne Market. Specializes in designer…read morefabrics, trims, fake furs including rugs and scarves. Anyone mentioning the Yelp website receives 10% discount on top of the already substantially discounted prices. Open, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

This retail and wholesale fabric store on Burgundy street does exactly as advertised. Provides…read morecustomers with, you guessed it. Darn. Cheap. Fabric. Questions? I have an embarrassing confession to make folks. I failed "Textiles" at school. Worse then that though, I failed after getting my Mum to help make my projects. Proving once and for all that sewing does not run in my family. So as someone who has no idea how to sew a hem that lasts more then 24 hours I can happily say that this store gave me what i needed. Access to cheap fabric to use in art projects without all that sewing lark. Well this shop is no-frills (pun totally intended) in atmosphere and is unsurprisingly packed with fabric and all the haberdashery and trimmings you need to turn your cloth into fashion. They have patterns and accessories to help you on your way too. Friendly folk and fabric. That is all.

Gorgeous swing store, the girls in here are so lovely and they stock a really amazing range of…read moremachines and accessories. I also love their fabrics, not that many places to buy fabric anymore. I would definitely recommend their classes

From the owner: We specialise in selling and repairing most brands of sewing machines, embroidery machines and…read moreoverlockers. We give a free lesson when you purchase your machine from us.

I am just learning to knit and the staff was so welcoming and helped me find all of the supplies I…read moreneeded.

Morris and Sons are a bit of a one-stop-shop for your yarn needs. They do have one of the most…read moreextensive ranges of Noro yarn around. The upsides of Morris and Sons: - great sales! You can get some real bargains - great membership program - knowledgeable staff The downsides: - city location doesn't have a cozy vibe - they can get super busy so you may need to wait for advice - some of the yarns are pretty pricey - wait for the sales! They have a new updated website that offers online shopping too!

As a child I was not allowed near scissors. Not even the plastic safety ones. Not because of the…read moredanger aspect, it was because I held them so awkwardly that it drove my Mum insane. "How is it that you were smart enough to read and write at 4 but still can't cut paper?!" she would lament. Ok...so I'm not crafty. I still can't cut or sew a straight line to save myself. I didn't get that gene passed down from Mum. So she's the real reason why I come here. This place is like craft-mum-crack. She can't get enough. Yarn, ribbons, thread - I see 10 types of string and Mum sees all the possibilities for the beautiful things she could make. For the grandkids that I also haven't produced for her (sorry Mum!) Still, I can see that the things here are beautiful and unique. Having been invited *cough* dragged *cough* to visit many a craft store in my day, none have been filled with so many vintage knick-knacks and girly delightful things. So if your Mum gave you the craft-gene or you're present shopping for something unique, navigate your way through the Nicholson Building and check out L'Uccello.

Where do I start? If you are in to any form of craft,…read moresewing, fabric or paper design - you need to pop in to this place. Head up the stairs in the Nicholson Building on Swanston, you will not be disappointed. L'uccello stock a huge range of goodies from Liberty, Winterwood, and real vintage Parisian markets / couture suppliers. Everything here is beautiful as well as useful, you will not leave empty handed - You have been warned!

So the range at Tyler's is fantastic, if you are looking for an exacting shade of ivory silk,…read morechiffon or similarly high end fabric in Melbourne THIS is the place to find it. Prices are also fair/ middle of the road for other retailers in Melbourne. It's the service from Michael that was so appalling. Never have I had treat someone treat me with such a condescending, rude approach. Yes Michael is very knowledgable about his silks, but when his firm assertions ( about colour) were shown to be incorrect, he started criticising my fabric knowledge, 'what would I know about fabric' and similar - I've never experienced such rudeness in a retail shop. The other staff members were lovely and very helpful, but once Michael took over serving, the interaction turned incredibly sour. I'm not the type to hold onto such things, but I was left frustrated and annoyed for at least a week afterwards! I was at pains to purchase the fabric from them, yes I had exhausted all other options in Melbourne and it WAS perfect, but the service was just so gobsmacking obnoxious! Avoid the owner if you must shop there!

As a bride to be - I went to Tyler's to purchase fabric for my dress. I have never been made to…read morefeel so unwelcome and stupid in a retail outlet and especially when I'm needing to buy something as special to me as fabric for my wedding dress! The young girl with red hair was awful! Even mocking my fabric choices and dancing around behind me making jokes about me ....while I wasn't looking. I am a small business owner and I will not be returning or recommending this store to anyone...ever!